Learning Communities for School Success Program
This program was established following the passage of Proposition 47, the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act (SNSA).Program Information
Program Description
Information on grant background, including program purpose and eligibility results.
Funding and Fiscal Management
Request for Applications (RFA), revisions, forms, and funding results.
Technical Assistance
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.
Resources
Links to CDE and other relevant resources to improve school climate and enhance student achievement.
Webinar Information
Webinar information will be posted here as it becomes available.
Legal Authority
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.
EC sections 33430–33436 
The Learning Communities for School Success Program (Article 10 added by States. 2016, Ch. 397, Sec. 2.)
Proposition 47
(PDF)
Passed by California voters in 2014, Proposition 47 also is known as the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act.
AB 1014
This legislation is a co-joined bill that established the LCSSP.
SB 527
This legislation is a co-joined bill that established the LCSSP.
Legislative Report
LCSSP Legislative Report (DOCX)
The Legislative Report describes findings from the implementation evaluation of the LCSSP.
Contact Information
- Teri Alves at talves@cde.ca.gov or at 916-322-0374
- Allegra Alessandri at LCSSP@cde.ca.gov or at 916-319-0669