Community Schools
A community school represents a set of partnerships between the school and community resources that support students and families in and beyond the classroom. The goal of a Community School is to integrate academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement, to improve to increase student academic achievement and ensure family well-being.
LAYC operates three Community School Programs
Public Charter Schools
LAYC founded the YouthBuild Public Charter School and the LAYC Career Academy.
For more information about these schools, contact:
George Garcia
Director of Education & Workforce
george@layc-dc.org
(202) 768-7800
Cardozo & Coolidge High Schools
For more information about programs at the Cardozo Education Campus and Calvin Coolidge High School contact:
Jacobo Larios,
Community Schools Coordinator
jacobo@layc-dc.org
MMYC and Buck Lodge Middle School
For more information about programs at Buck Lodge Middle School contact:
Elenilson Ayala,
Community School Program Manager
elenilson@layc-dc.org
(202) 640-3983