Binghamton University offers the nation’s only advanced online certification program to help you become a community schools coordinator. Gain new and critical skills while learning from experienced faculty in a nationally ranked university. The program has been developed and launched in partnership with the National Center for Community Schools at Children’s Aid, the nation’s leading training center for community schools. You’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned in your school or organization.
The online certification program is designed for school professionals from across disciplines, community-based service providers and anyone who has a passion for education and equity for children, families and communities.
Community Schools build bridges between community resources, placing the school at the core of the community, to support youth, families and neighborhoods within and beyond the doors of the classroom. Through integrating community resources, community schools combat intergenerational poverty and create a more equitable school environment leading to increased student success and stronger communities.
The plan of study for Community Schools provides students and advisors with a form to guide students through the requirements.
"The Children's Aid National Center for Community Schools is proud and pleased to partner with Binghamton University in developing the nation's first on-line certificate program on community schools—an effort to combine solid scholarship with on-the-ground experience and to prepare professionals from multiple disciplines to organize school and community resources around student success."
—Jane Quinn, prior vice president and director, National Center for Community Schools
*Fees may be waived according to the current fee waiver policy and are subject to change. For the most accurate tuition and fee rates, review Student Accounts' website.
Note: Enrolling in another program may adjust the tuition and fee rates. Bills are adjusted after the add/drop deadline.