Events & Resources

"Oppressed groups are frequently placed in the situation of being listened to only if we frame our ideas in the language that is familiar to and comfortable for a dominant group. This requirement often changes the meaning of our ideas and works to elevate the ideas of dominant groups." -Patricia Hill Collins Community Systems Statewide Supports (CS3)   The Community-to-Community Mentorship Program launched its third year on August 18th. read more

"The best gatherings learn to cultivate good controversy by creating the conditions for it because human connection is just as threatened by unhealthy peace as by unhealthy conflict." - Priya Parker Community Systems Statewide Supports (CS3)   On July 14, 2021, CS3 hosted an orientation for the Partner Plan Act Collaboration Institute’s fourth cohort of communities. The event marked the start of a year-long commitment to working with read more

"When you're engaged with society and trying to make it a better society, you're an optimist." -George Takei Community Systems Statewide Supports (CS3) Our annual conference Equity from the Start: Reimagining the Early Childhood System took place June 8-10, 2021. We were joined by early childhood stakeholders all around the state to convene, learn, and grow. Thanks to everyone who participated and supported the event! Session read more

“The more you benefit from supremacy, the more responsible you have to be to dismantle it.” - Brittany Packnett Cunningham   Community Systems Statewide Supports (CS3) The fourth cohort of the Partner Plan Act Collaboration Institute launches in July 2021. Communities can apply as teams to receive coaching, consultation, and training over the course of a year from our CS3 coaches and trainers. Deepen your collective and individual read more

“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.” - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Community Systems Statewide Supports (CS3) Register now for the Partner Plan Act Virtual Summit - June 8 -10, 2021! Registration is now live for the Partner Plan Act Virtual Summit (June 8-10, 2021)! The conference theme is read more