This resource provides guidance on establishing and strengthening coalition effectiveness once a coalition is formed. It outlines practical strategies for setting clear goals, developing shared vision and action plans, defining member roles and responsibilities, establishing decision-making and communication processes, and monitoring progress to support sustained collaboration and measurable community impact.
Source: Colorado State University Implementation Toolbox
Special Service Providers: The Impact of Special Service Providers on a Positive School Climate
This resource describes how special service providers (such as counselors, psychologists, and behavioral health specialists) contribute to a positive school climate by offering supports that enhance students’ social-emotional well-being and academic success. It outlines practical roles and strategies—such as using data to identify needs, facilitating evidence-based interventions, collaborating with teachers and families, and supporting inclusive, trauma-responsive practices—that help strengthen students’ sense of safety, connection, and engagement within the school community.
Coalitions Part 3: Evaluating success and effectiveness
This resource explains how to evaluate the functioning and impact of community coalitions by identifying meaningful evaluation questions, selecting appropriate indicators and data collection methods, and using findings to improve coalition processes and outcomes. It covers both process evaluation (such as member participation, activities completed, and partnership functioning) and outcome evaluation (such as changes in community conditions or targeted behaviors), with an emphasis on using evaluation results for continuous learning, accountability, and strategic planning.
Sustaining Positive School Climate and Culture in Schools and Districts
This resource outlines key strategies for sustaining supportive and inclusive school environments over time by embedding effective practices into school systems, culture, and everyday routines. It emphasizes using data for continuous improvement, aligning policies and procedures with school climate improvement efforts, building leadership capacity, engaging families and community partners, and maintaining shared ownership so that positive conditions for students and staff persist beyond initial implementation.