An integral part of the UC Davis School of Education, the Center for Cooperative Research and Extension Services for Schools (CRESS) bridges the worlds of research and practice and builds the capacity of teachers, leaders, schools and communities to meet the needs of California’s diverse student body.

CRESS is home to a group of educators and researchers who share a common goal of closing opportunity gaps for children and youth and tackling the effects that the inequalities of race, class, language and gender can have on student achievement. CRESS programs are offered through on-site workshops, off-site institutes and seminars, and they can be customized to meet the needs of our clients.

Headed by Director Renee Newton, the Center for Community School Partnerships is a diverse team of professionals invested in strengthening community school partnerships through direct work with youth and community-based leaders, technical assistance and advice to a statewide network of after school program providers and Healthy Start service providers.