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Collaborate PASadena is a structure based on Collective Impact research that supports resource alignment, community partnerships, improved communication, and shared accountability for student success. Join us in our mission to create a safe and supportive environment for children in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre.
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Collaborate PASadena Lisa Cavelier Director Collaborate PASadena
Collaborate PASadena The children of Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre all grow up in a safe, stable, and supportive environment that prepares them for success in school and life.
Collaborate PASadena What we are A structure, based on Collective Impact research, that: • Supports the alignment of resources • Develops and nurtures new community partnerships • Establishes better working relationships • Improves communication between partners and stakeholders • Shares accountability for results • Allows for meaningful participation of diverse stakeholders
Collaborate PASadena Work Groups Student Success Early Learning Parent Engagement Supportive Communities Healthy Families
Collaborate PASadena Mary Donnelly-Crocker Executive Director Young & Healthy
Collaborate PASadena 1) Trauma Informed Care
Collaborate PASadena 1) Trauma Informed Care 2) Peoria Place
Collaborate PASadena 1) Trauma Informed Care 2) Peoria Place 3) Early Education Water Cooler Conference
Collaborate PASadena 1) Trauma Informed Care 2) Peoria Place 3) Early Education Water Cooler Conference 4) Project Wrap-Around/System of Care
Collaborate PASadena Laura Zachar Executive Director Reading Partners
Collaborate PASadena 1) Volunteer engagement 2) Deepening Partnerships and Impact 3) Student Example
Collaborate PASadena Mid-Year Assessment Results • Over 75% of students are on track to reach end of year literacy goals • 67% of students doubled their rate of learning
Collaborate PASadena Gloria Sanyika Council Member Altadena Town Council
Collaborate PASadena Lisa Cavelier Director Collaborate PASadena
Collaborate PASadena 2016 Accomplishments • Trauma Informed Care involvement and trainings • Peoria Place connections • Library books placed in Young & Healthy venues • Young & Healthy giving library cards to program participants • Public Health Department to conduct wrap-around care training • Planned and implemented 3 “Parents with a Voice” events • Help deepen relationships around parent engagement, for example PUSD Family Center, Lake Avenue Community Foundation, Altadena Town Council, Young & Healthy, PTS’s and others • Improved access for parents, including help with volunteer parking at school sites • Jackson Afterschool Reading Project/Reading Partners • Identified volunteers for other Reading Partners Sites
Collaborate PASadena 2016 Accomplishments • Connected Reading Partners with Lake Avenue Community Foundation • Second grade book drive • Connected Student Success Work Group with Healthy Families Work Group • 1st Annual Realtors Read Across Pasadena event • Math at “Kids Reading to Succeed” • Community service hours for PUSD students • Caltech RISE Program and Muir HS • Connection to Pasadena Fire Department for volunteers • Development of “Walk to Read” concept • Relationship with John Aaroe Group
Collaborate PASadena 2016 Accomplishments • Relationship between PEF’s Community Engagement Committee and Student Success Work Group • Helped organizations operate more efficiently in the community because of relationships formed via CP • Broadened connections for No Future Café, including Battle of the Bands with PEF • Connected residents to the Pasadena Neighborhood Leadership Institute • Inspired neighborhood clean-up effort on Harkness Avenue • Identified local businesses that support the community • Brought organizations together to explore joint funding possibilities
Collaborate PASadena Opportunities Join a Work Group Attend Feb. 21 Listening Session/Focus Group Connect constituents to CP Continue to build partnerships Be an advocate of CP Believe in the potential that CP has to help families
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