NSCC Supports

• What is School Climate and why is it important? - Helpful information about school climate, includes FAQs.

• What is the CSCI?

• School Climate Matters - Sign up to NSCC's quarterly e-newsletter to stay informed on school climate news and NSCC's work nation-wide

• NSCC Professional Develop Workshops and Trainings

• The School Climate Challenge: A White Paper presented by the NSCC - Click to download the PDF

• School Climate Blog - Designed to promote dialogue about the importance and influence of school climate in K-12 education, NSCC staff and colleagues talk about assessment, best practices, funding opportunities and everything in between

• BullyBust and Partner Schools Program - BullyBust is NSCC's awareness campaign designed to reduce bullying and promote upstander behavior (as opposed to passive bystander behavior) in schools. The website has activities designed to help educators and administrators launch bully prevention efforts in the classroom and at the school-wide level, and a vast assortment of resources. 

Funding Supports

• 21st Center Community Learning Center Grants - these grants support the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment for children during non-school hours. The program helps students meet standards in core academic subjects and offers enrichment activities that can complement regular academic programs.

• Safe Schools Healthy Initiatives - this federal grant-making program is designed to support schools preventing violence and substance abuse among schools.

• State Grant Opportunities - search for grant opportunities by your state.

• Sign up for grant email alerts grant.gov - great source of information on all federal grants.

• Education World Grants Newsletter - these email alerts contain thorough updates of grant money available for your school throughout the year.

• George Lucas Educational Foundation Grant Resources - keep connected to more grant opportunities through this helpful list of resources.

Resource-rich Websites

• Center for Social and Emotional Education

• Character Education Partnership

• Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

• UCLA School Mental Health Project

Communities

• NSCC on YouTube - Watch NSCC videos and other recommended videos.

• TeacherTube.com - This video-sharing website is YouTube for teachers.

• NSCC's Facebook Discussion Group

• NSCC on Change.org - Join Change.org to support your favorite nonprofits and charities, and raise money for your own causes.