Issue #10 August 2026

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

R-TAC

Professional Learnings

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  • 12th - RTAC Community Meeting


We are excited to welcome Erica Lingrell and Jennifer Hanks from the Placer County Office of Education to the Capitol Area R-TAC team. Visit our Team Page to learn more about them.



As we begin a new year, we look forward to continuing this journey with all of you and sharing new opportunities, resources, and learning experiences throughout the year ahead.

News & Updates

California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP)

The California Department of Education (CDE) and the S-TAC have released a new informational flyer outlining the CCSPP Apportionment Information, including eligibility, funding, important timelines, and next steps for LEAs. An informational webinar is scheduled for September 23, 2026, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. View the flyer and register for the webinar to learn more.


2026 Annual Progress Report (APR) Reminder

The California Department of Education (CDE) has notified grantees that one or more Annual Progress Reports (APRs) may still be outstanding for some LEAs. Completion of all required school site and LEA APR submissions is a condition for the release of future CCSPP funding. LEAs are encouraged to review the CCSPP APR Tracker and submit any outstanding reports as soon as possible. For questions or assistance, contact CDE at CCSPP@cde.ca.gov.


Annual Expenditure Report

The Annual Expenditure Report is due September 11. CDE will host Office Hours on August 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Register for Office Hours



State Transformational Assistance Center (S-TAC)

Statewide Student Advisory (SSA)

The Statewide Student Advisory (SSA) Cohort 5 is now accepting applications from students in grades 8-11. Applications are due August 31. Apply to SSA Cohort 5

SSA Fact Sheet 



Regional Transformational Assistance Center (R-TAC)

Explore our updated professional learning offerings for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you are new to community schools or looking to deepen your implementation efforts, our team can help identify the sessions that best meet your needs. Review the flyer for details and reach out to learn more.


Explore the Statewide System of Support Toolkit — a one-stop hub connecting educators to statewide tools, resources, and professional learning supports designed to improve student outcomes across California.

Does your school have a garden or would you like to start one?

Learn About Ag with the California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom offers several lessons about agriculture, which includes gardening on their website for free. They also offer several grants for starting a school garden, sustaining one, as well as other grants to support learning. Take a peek at their website. LearnAboutAg.org to learn more. 



CS Forward Framework

Download the full Framework: Essentials for Community School Transformation document.

SCOE/PCOE Community Schools Related Professional Learnings

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