Communities In Schools of Delaware

1. Communities In Schools of Delaware Empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life

2. The CIS Model of Integrated Student Services

3. Integrated Student Services: A Critical Element of Successful Public Education In the classroom Education Management Successful Public Education Integrated Student Services

4. Grad Nation Continuum Communities In Schools Plays a Vital Role in Empowering Students Communities In Schools Impact Communities In Schools has proven results in 4th and 8th grade math and reading scores, promotion, high school graduation, and keeping kids in school. Affiliates across the country also support students throughout the cradle to career pipeline. National Indicators of Academic Achievement and Youth Success Health Care Access, Preschool Enrollment 4th Grade Reading, Common Core Standards Transition Support, 8th Grade Math & Science, Out-Of-School Time Participation Transition Support, Promotion from 9th to 10th Grade, High School Graduation, Youth Service Minimum 2 Years Post-secondary, Youth Service

5. CIS Network Theory of Change Strategy CIS Model Outcomes Impact Supports And Convenes Key Stakeholders (Power, Authority, Community) CIS Network Widely accessible prevention and intervention services Positive outcomes for school Coordinate services and resources in public school setting guided by the “Five Basics” Permanent institutional change The CIS Model Appropriately balanced and integrated for maximum effectiveness Evidence-Based Integrated Student Services based on assessed student and school needs Significant reduction in dropout rates Sustainable nonprofit organizations with expertise in providing integrated students support services Targeted and sustained individual student interventions Positive student outcomes

6. Students Served by CIS of Delaware CISDE Students • 10,000 students • 7,500 Level I • 960 Level II • 84% racial minorities • More than 60% Free and Reduced Lunch

7. CIS Brokered and Provided Services

8. CIS is Proven Successful STUDENT GOAL IMPROVEMENTS • 70% met attendance goals • 80% met behavior improvement goals • 70% met academic improvement goals • 86% met improvement in educational commitment goals • STUDENT IMPROVEMENTS • 85% were promoted to the next grade • 99% Stayed in School • 96% of seniors graduated • 81% of seniors went on to postsecondary education COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • 75 Community Partners • 605 Volunteers • 7,995 Volunteer Hours 2012-2013 End of the Year Reportport

9. The Impact of CIS of DE: The Results CIS Is a Uniquely Beneficial Investment • The present net value of Communities in Schools of DE is $20,562,089. • The average annual rate of return to society is 19.6%.Imagine earning this kind of return on your personal savings account! • The benefit cost (B/C) ratio is 12.5, meaning that every $1 invested in CIS of DE creates $12.50 of economic benefit for the community. • Graduates will, on average, have returned the investment made in them by the time they are 26 years old, and will be net contributors to the economy for the rest of their working lives.

10. History of Public & Private Support Delaware General Assembly Grant In Aid 10

11. The Big Picture Providing / Brokering Quality Youth Programming Service Marketing and Public Relations Managing and Developing CIS Sites Data Collection, Evaluation and Reporting Community and Partnership Resource Development • Operating in 3 counties • 2 affiliates (Wilmington, State of Delaware) • 7 school districts • 14 Schools • 75 partners • Return on Investment study yielded very positive results • AT&T Aspire Reward of $300,000 to go deeper in our work • CIS listed in Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “Social Impact 100 Index” • Joint Americorp grant with Connecting Generations to support School mentoring • Served 14 Schools: • 2 elementary schools • 2middle schools • 6high schools • 2 combined schools • 2 Afterschool Programs • CISDE generated $1.6 million dollars in support from public and private sector • 605 volunteers served 7,995 hours (valued over $200,000) • 17 full time employed and repositioned staff • 5 AmeriCorps and Public Allies • OJJDP Federal Grant • Access to10,000 students 960 of these with intensive supports) • Engaged 900 parents and guardians • Service Learning • Mentoring • College Readiness • Life Skills • Basic Needs • Physical and Mental Health • 96% of monitored seniors graduated • Of 960 students monitored: • 99% stayed in school • 70% increased academically • 80% were promoted to the next grade • 80% behaved better after services • 70% met attendance goals • 86% met Attitude commitment goals