Educational Video Series
The North Star RTAC has produced a series of short videos that highlight how rural Northern California schools are embracing the community school approach- strengthening student success through deep partnerships, whole-child supports, and innovative local solutions. These videos aim to raise awareness, increase understanding, and showcase rural schools as leaders in the community school movement. We are excited to share these videos with you and welcome you to utilize the videos in trainings, staff meetings, or share with partners to help deepen understanding and spark conversations.
Rural Schools are Community Schools
Target Audience
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General public
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New Community School Coordinators and team members (staff, PTA/PTSO)
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Administrators
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Community partners
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Explaining what Community Schools/coordinators do
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Building trust, interest, or buy-in (fundraising, outreach)
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Showing rural schools as resource-rich
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Driving home the “we say yes to community needs” message
Ways to Share
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Staff or site council meetings
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PTA/PTSO meetings
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Community partner meetings/outreach
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COE internal meetings
Central Role of Educators in Community Schools
Target Audience
- Teachers, administrators, and all school staff (including support staff)
- New teachers
- COE staff in other departments
- Business/community partners
- Staff PD days, trainings, or onboarding
- Staff meetings/events
- Showing donors or partners how it all comes together
- With partners connected to food pantry initiatives
- For teachers/staff to see their role in Community Schools
Ways to Share
- Onboarding sessions
- Staff training or PD
- Staff meetings
Family and Community Engagement in Community Schools
Target Audience
- Community partners, grant leads, and volunteers
- Classified staff
- Parents/families
- School staff and leadership (to build buy-in)
- Beginning-of-year kickoff with grantees
- PTA/PTSO, ELAC/DELAC meetings
- Strategic planning sessions
- Advisory board meetings
- Back-to-School Night or community events
- With community partners and donors (esp. family engagement efforts)
Ways to Share
- Open house and parent events
- On school/COE websites
Community Schools Respond to Local Needs
Target Audience
- Broad community audience
- Students and parents (to share needs and perspectives)
- School leadership and administrators
- Before teaching about the pillars
- Promotional or group settings
- Onboarding (new staff, admin, or community partners)
- Annual CCSPP board report
- Parent advisory meetings
Ways to Share
- Classrooms and site visits
- Back-to-School Night or parent events
- Site councils, guiding coalitions, advisory groups
- School board workshops/meetings
- Social media or Local media
North Star RTAC Community Schools- 1.5 minutes
Target Audience
- Students
- Parents (including PTO recruitment)
- Community members
- With committee requests (e.g., via text/email)
- On district home page or office TV loop
- Before school starts (implementation kickoff)
- As a conversation starter
- For recruitment (PTO, parent, or community involvement)
Ways to Share
- Newsletters
- Social media
North Star RTAC Community Schools- 30 Seconds
Target Audience
- Community members
- Before school starts (implementation kickoff)
- For recruitment and community involvement
- When schools are identifying their 3 goals or focus areas
Ways to Share
- Social media
The Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) has created two short videos showcasing their recent Student Voice event. Take a few minutes to watch and hear directly from students as they share thoughtful insights and perspectives on their educational experiences.
BCOE Student Voice Event 2025- 3-minutes
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BCOE Student Voice Short Form- 30 Seconds
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