PCSD provides charter school partners the expertise and support necessary to navigate the complex school facilities development process. PCSD is a nonprofit, full-service real estate development firm that manages all aspects of a facilities project - from site search to design to construction to financing and everything in between. In addition, PCSD has raised a pool of philanthropic equity, which allows the organization to invest low-cost capital to help qualified charter schools sustain funding while their schools grow and stabilize. PCSD also provides strategic facilities planning services for partners, working collaboratively to help align the short and long-term facility needs with their business and growth plans. By proactively identifying potential obstacles, PCSD is able to identify creative solutions and opportunities in pursuit of partners' long-term facility goals.
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We’re thrilled to have supported Envision Education in securing their forever home at 1515 Webster in Oakland! This historic building will now serve the community for generations as a place of learning and growth. 🎉 #PCSD #EducationMatters #CommunityImpact #CharterSchools #CharterSchoolFacilities
Oakland’s historic YWCA building has a new owner who happens to already be an occupant of the downtown building.
🎒📚 **Back to School Season is Here!** 📚🎒 We're excited to celebrate the start of a new school year with our amazing charter school partners! Together, we're creating safe, innovative, and inspiring spaces for students to learn and thrive. At [PCSD], our mission goes beyond buildings – we're proud to support educational opportunities in under-resourced communities, giving every student a place to grow, dream, and succeed. 🌟 Here's to a great year ahead for all students, teachers, and school leaders. Let's make it one to remember! 🎉 #PCSD #BackToSchool #CharterSchools #EducationForAll #FacilitiesThatInspire #EquityInEducation #CommunityImpact
🐾 Celebrating National Dog Day with the PCSD pups! 🐶✨ These dogs bring so much joy and energy to our team, reminding us to take breaks, stay active, and enjoy the little things. From Zoom cameos to office visits, they make every day brighter! Check out our #PCSDDogs and show some love for our furry friends who keep us going strong. 💙🐕 #NationalDogDay #PCSDTeam #WorkLifeBalance #DogsOfLinkedIn
🎉 We were thrilled to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Education for Change Public Schools Achieve Academy in the heart of Oakland's Fruitvale! After completing a three-phase renovation, the campus now offers a vibrant space for TK-5 students, featuring new and newly remodeled classrooms, a soccer field, basketball and tetherball courts, and a playground. The finishing touch? Stunning murals by the Bay Area Mural Program Inc. that bring the campus to life! The campus reflects the culture of student community and their vision of themselves as Dreamers. 🌟 We had the privilege of hearing from three incredible students about how the new campus is making a difference in their daily lives. Their excitement and pride are a testament to the impact this space will have on the Fruitvale community for years to come. Congratulations to everyone involved in this transformative project! 🎈🏫 Overaa Construction Artik Art & Architecture Noll & Tam Architects #PCSD #CharterSchools #CharterSchoolFacilities #CommunityImpact #EducationForChange #OaklandSchools #AchieveAcademy #RibbonCutting #BuildingBrighterFutures
🎉 **Celebrating Our Summer Interns!** 🎉 Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of witnessing our incredible summer interns deliver their final presentations. They shared insights from their hands-on experiences at PCSD, showcasing everything they learned—from networking with industry professionals to understanding the intricacies of school development. One of the standout moments was a quote that truly captured the spirit of their journey: “Networking was one of the greatest things I learned this summer and am so grateful for.” This summer, they didn’t just build skills—they built connections that will last a lifetime. From site visits to construction projects, our interns soaked up knowledge, asked questions, and brought fresh energy to our team. We’re so proud of their growth and the passion they brought to every task. To our interns—Camilla, Anthony, Gerardo, Natalia, Stephanie, and Anthony "Antoine"—thank you for making this summer unforgettable. We can’t wait to see where your journeys take you next! 🚀 You can view their final presentation here: 📹 https://lnkd.in/gZKbz9jA #PCSD #PCSDTeam #Internship2024 #FutureLeaders #PCSD #Networking #RealEstateDevelopment #CharterSchools
In late July, our interns had an inspiring day packed with career wisdom and industry insights! 🚀 They kicked things off with a meeting with PCSD board member and UCLA professor, Eric Sussman, who shared invaluable advice on both career and life. Later, they enjoyed a lunch and learn session with the commercial lending team from City National Bank, featuring Dena Harte, Cindy Cindrich, and Simon Wu. For more on their day, check out Anthony Ortega’s blog, “Real Estate Lending and Pathways.” 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gsy29rBt #PCSD #PCSDTeam #PCSDInterns #InternshipExperience #FutureLeaders #Education #RealEstateDevelopment #CharterSchools #CharterSchoolFacilities
We're thrilled to have hosted ten talented Construction Industry Workforce Initiative (CIWI) interns for the fourth consecutive year! These future industry leaders, currently studying various fields within construction, joined us at Education for Change Public Schools' Achieve Academy and Bay Area Technology School (BayTech). They got a close look at our ongoing projects and learned about the challenges and triumphs of school construction. Excited to see how they'll shape the future of the industry! Thanks to Monte Wilson for organizing a great group of college interns. Read more about their day here by Mary Grace Houlihan, PE, LS, Project Director, Northern California: 🔗https://lnkd.in/gAsWcPYW #PCSD #PCSDTeam #Internships #ConstructionIndustry #FutureLeaders #Education #CIWI
Sharing a spotlight on Catalyst Public Schools, one of our Washington Charter School Development (WCSD) charter school partners. They were recently featured in The Seattle Times for their commitment and dedication to students. WCSD worked on two facility projects for Catalyst in 2020 and 2022. You can read more about them here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gHwbqeHs #WCSD #CharterSchools #CharterSchoolFacilities
#SchoolSpotlight: Catalyst Public Schools Bremerton was featured in an op-ed in The Seattle Times for its commitment and dedication to students. Penned by parent advocate and independent education researcher Ashley Jochim, this piece highlights families seeking - and at Catalyst: Bremerton – finding the public school that was the right fit for their student! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkydq_62 #CharterPublicSchools #PublicSchools #WAedu
Our summer interns had an exciting day connecting with the PCSD team and learning about the ins and outs of charter school development last month! 🌟 The day kicked off with a virtual Meet & Greet where the interns met our fantastic staff from the Bay Area and Washington state offices. They also had the chance to chat with Akil Manley, who walked them through the process of finding the perfect site for a charter school. The day wrapped up with a delicious lunch in DTLA, hosted by John Sun and Stephanie Guerrero. Curious to learn more? Check out Gerardo Vasquez blog, “Meeting More of the PCSD Team." 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQ8b_pmc #PCSD #PCSDTeam #PCSDInterns #InternshipExperience #FutureLeaders #Education #RealEstateDevelopment #CharterSchools #CharterSchoolFacilities
Check out the August issue of our monthly newsletter: ✔️Featured: PCSD Says Goodbye to Our Summer Interns ✔️School Highlights: Navigator Schools in Construction ✔️Our People: Dan Fishman Joins PCSD/TCSD Boards, PCSD Hosts Construction Industry Workforce Initiative (CIWI) Interns 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gqbruT6S Washington Charter School Development (WCSD) Texas Charter School Development (TCSD) #pcsd #wcsd #tcsd #newsletters #charterschools #charterschoolfacilities