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Community Partners

As a community school, we know it takes a village to raise a child. That's why we work with a diverse group of partners who share our mission of supporting scholars for success.

Below are just a few of the Community Partner organizations we work with

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As part of our Receivership Continuous Improvement Plan, one of our key indicators focuses on strengthening and fully implementing the Community School Model at Dr. Iris J. Banister School 33. A new strategy to advance this work is the development of a comprehensive Community School Staff and Partnerships Directory. This directory will centralize information about school-based staff, community partners, services, and referral processes to ensure consistent access to integrated student supports.

By formalizing and documenting these partnerships, we strengthen sustainability, improve collaboration, and increase staff capacity to effectively connect students and families to needed resources.

This Staff and Partnerships directory is a living document and is subject to regular updates.

Center For Youth

School 33: 21st CCLC Program Overview

As part of ongoing program evaluation, a certified external evaluator conducts bi-annual observations of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) programs implemented by the Center for Youth (CFY). These observations examine program quality, student engagement, and alignment to targeted goals, and contribute to an annual report submitted to the state to support continued funding.

At School 33, the 21st CCLC program provides a welcoming and supportive environment where students are encouraged to build positive relationships and develop social-emotional skills. CFY staff are embedded throughout the school day, offering supports such as help zones, mediations, and individualized check-ins to help students navigate challenges and build self-regulation and communication skills. Staff create a calm and inclusive climate that promotes respect, teamwork, and student voice.

The afterschool component further enhances the program by offering students opportunities for enrichment, choice-based activities, and social interaction in a safe and engaging environment. These experiences support relationship-building and provide meaningful opportunities for students to practice collaboration and problem-solving.

Opportunities for continued growth include increasing the balance between student-choice activities and more structured academic and skill-building experiences. Strengthening this balance will further enhance student engagement and provide additional opportunities for targeted learning. Overall, School 33’s program reflects a strong foundation in relationship-centered practice and student engagement.