What the Four Pillars Look Like in Action

Pillar 1 - Integrated Student Supports

• Mental and physical health services support student success.

Pillar 2 - Expanded and Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities

• After-school, weekend, and summer programs provide academic instruction and individualized support.
  
• Enrichment activities emphasize real-world learning and community problem solving.
  

Pillar 3 - Active Family and Community Engagement

• Promoting interaction among families, administration, and teachers helps families to be more involved in the decisions about their children’s education.
• Schools function as neighborhood hubs. There are educational opportunities for adults, and family members can share their stories and serve as equal partners in promoting student success.

Pillar 4 - Collaborative Leadership and Practice

• Parents, students, teachers, principals, and community partners build a culture of professional learning, collective trust, and shared responsibility using strategies such as site-based leadership teams and teacher learning communities.

Information courtesy of Learning Policy Institute