Rome Alliance for Education

The Community Schools model exists to make sure every student and family has the resources and support they need to be successful. Connected Community Schools, which started as Rome Community Schools in 2017. Bellamy Elementary in the Rome City School District was the first pilot school to run an array of programs and activities which engaged, educated and assisted students, teachers and families. An initial needs assessment identified priority areas such as food insecurity, housing instability, employment, after school and school break activities, and access to mental health and healthcare services. Since then, the initiative has grown to cover all schools in the Rome district as well three additional districts: Waterville, Dolgeville, and Town of Webb. This initiative will continue to grow and bring forth meaningful collaborations, resources and educational opportunities until a true "connection of community" is developed. The vision is that each and every struggle that any student will be successful, productive and healthy.