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Multi-cohort program. Cohort 10 closed April 27, 2026. Watch CDE LCSSP page for Cohort 11 RFA.
Learning Communities for School Success Program is a grant from the California Department of Education that funds evidence-based, non-punitive programs and practices to improve school climate and keep vulnerable students in school.
Established through Proposition 47 (the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act), the program supports K-12 initiatives such as restorative practices, positive behavioral interventions, and other school climate improvements aligned with local control and accountability plans. Technical assistance is provided by WestEd to support grantee implementation.
Eligible applicants are California Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools. Grant amounts vary by cohort. The current application deadline is April 27, 2026.
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The California Department of Education (CDE) – in collaboration with WestEd – shall provide technical assistance to grantees to support their implementation of evidence-based, non-punitive programs and practices aligned with the goals for students indicated in each of the grantee's local control and accountability plans. Please direct questions about reporting and technical assistance to LCSSP@wested. org .
Frequently Asked Questions These Frequently Asked Questions will further help local educational agencies (LEAs) with the completion of their RFA aimed at supporting evidence-based, non-punitive programs and practices to keep the state’s most vulnerable students in school. Links to CDE and other relevant resources to improve school climate and enhance student achievement.
Webinar information will be posted here as it becomes available. The Learning Communities for School Success Program (LCSSP) is authorized by California Education Code ( EC ) sections 33430–33436 for the coordination and administration of grants and assistance to LEAs in the implementation of the K–12 education portion of Proposition 47. Text for this education code and other pertinent legislation can be accessed at the links below.
The Learning Communities for School Success Program (Article 10 added by States. 2016, Ch. 397, Sec.
2.) Passed by California voters in 2014, Proposition 47 also is known as the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. This legislation is a co-joined bill that established the LCSSP.
This legislation is a co-joined bill that established the LCSSP. LCSSP Legislative Report (DOCX) The Legislative Report describes findings from the implementation evaluation of the LCSSP. Teri Alves at talves@cde.
ca. gov or at 916-322-0374 Allegra Alessandri at LCSSP@cde. ca.
gov or at 916-319-0669 High School Innovations and Initiatives Office | LCSSP@cde. ca. gov Last Reviewed: Friday, April 25, 2025 Information regarding the importance of positive school climate and resources to improve school climate.
Provides training, resources and technical assistance to establish a school/community environment which is physically and emotionally safe, well disciplined, and conducive to learning. Unsafe School Choice Option Provisions Information regarding the Unsafe School Choice Option (USCO) provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Learning Communities for School Success Program is funded by California Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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