Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) strives to be the leader of the community school implementation throughout the Pittsburgh Region, ensuring an equitable education experience for ALL students.
We work side by side with schools in the Pittsburgh area as analysts, developers, facilitators, managers, and trainers to deliver improved student success. We improve student outcomes, increase parent and community engagement, provide active and coordinated resources, and more. PACS empowers every student to have a genuine opportunity to achieve academically.
PACS implements the FSCS model in all of the school districts we work in:
- Aliquippa School District
- Burrell School District
- Clairton School District
- Duquesne School District
- East Allegheny School District
- Greensburg Salem School District
- New Kensington Arnold School District
- Sto-Rox School District
4 Pillars of a Full-Service Community School
1
Integrated Student Supports
A dedicated staff member(s) coordinates support programs to address out-of-school learning barriers for students and families.
2
Expanded and Enriched Learning Opportunities
Enrichment activities emphasize real-world learning and community problem solving. During / after-school, weekend, and summer programs provide academic instruction and individualized support.
3
Active Family and Community Engagement
Promoting interaction among families, administration, and teachers helps families to be more involved in the decisions about their children’s education. Schools function as neighborhood hubs. There are educational opportunities for adults, and family members can share their stories and serve as equal partners in promoting student success.
4
Collaborative Leadership
Parents, students, teachers, principals, and community partners build a culture of professional learning, collective trust, and shared responsibility using strategies such as site-based leadership teams and teacher learning communities.
