Community Schools Fundamentals Conference 2026

The Community Schools Fundamentals Conference 2026 is an essential gathering for community school practitioners and leaders. This in-person event, taking place at The Riverside Church in New York City, is focused on providing foundational knowledge and practical strategies for implementing community school initiatives. It offers learning and networking opportunities for community school practitioners in the first few years of their role. The conference will attract educators from diverse backgrounds, including participants from Canada, Ghana, Uganda, the UK, and the USA. Attendees will engage in informative sessions, including workshops such as 'Cultivating Champions: Engaging Local Elected Officials to Advance Your Community School Initiative' and a 'Community Schools Coordinator Boot Camp'. With over 30 years of experience, the National Center for Community Schools, a division of Children's Aid, will lead the programming, ensuring participants gain valuable insights to transform their schools. The two-day conference, with optional community school site visits on day three, also features networking opportunities to foster collaboration and support within the community school movement.