Welcome to Communities In Schools of Georgia

1. Welcome to Communities In Schools of Georgia

2. Did you know that nationwide… 1,260,000 students dropout of school every year / 180 (days in a school year) = 7,000 students dropout of school every day / 28800) (seconds in a school day) = student drops out of school every 26 seconds 1 http://www.cisnet.net/index.asp?bid=633

3. …meaning 1 in 4 students are not graduating Sources: http://www.boostup.org/en http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/figures/figure-scr-1.asp

4. National Graduation Rates http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/figures/figure-scr-1.asp

5. Did you know that in Georgia Students Not Graduating on time 67% = more than 42,657 Georgia students* Source: http://archives.gadoe.org/ReportingFW.aspx?PageReq=102&StateId=ALL&T=1&FY=2011

6. Education and Crime http://www.all4ed.org/files/SavingFutures.pdf

7. Education vs. Crime State prison inmates without a high school diploma and those with a GED were more likely to be repeat offenders than those with a diploma. $22,600 $9,644 Average Spending on Education/Child/Year Average Spending on Crime/Inmate/Year http://www.all4ed.org/files/SavingFutures.pdf

8. Education and Earnings

10. If half of Georgia’s 2010 dropouts had stayed in school & earned a high school diploma… The benefits in the would be great http://www.all4ed.org/publication_material/GradDropout_Rates

11. Why Students Drop Out • Community issues: • Availability of drugs and firearms; • Transitions and mobility; • Economic deprivation • Family issues: • Family dysfunction • Low expectations • Poverty • Unemployment • Family members are not high school graduates

12. Why Students Drop Out • School issues: • Academic failure • Behavior problems • Lack of commitment to school • Unsafe and ill-equipped buildings • Individual issues: • Negative peer pressure • Psychological conflicts • Low self-esteem

13. How CIS Can Help

14. How CIS Can Help

15. How CIS Can Help

16. Mission, Mission Critical Focus and Georgia Plan • Surround studentswith a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. • Mission • Lead the nation in creating and supporting sustainable Communities In Schools Affiliates that meet all Total Quality Standards, including implementing the CIS model with high fidelity. • Focus • To develop fifty CIS local affiliates strategically • locatedthroughout the state • Plan

17. WHAT is Communities In Schools? Vision All children succeeding in school and in life Mission We are a nationwide network of passionate professionals working in public schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

18. Education Reform: elements of change Pedagogy  Curriculum,  Teacher quality,  Standards,  Testing Governance Leadership,  Board of Education,  Building/Classroom design,  Schedule,  Teacher-to-Student ratio,  Central Office ,  Physical resources,  Evaluation,  Funding Students Pre K - 12 • COMMUNITY • Parents (family and extended family) Private Sector Human Service Professionals Faith Laders Students Government and Community Leaders

19. Education Reform: elements of change Pedagogy  Curriculum,  Teacher quality,  Standards,  Testing Governance Leadership,  Board of Education,  Building/Classroom design,  Schedule,  Teacher-to-Student ratio,  Central Office ,  Physical resources,  Evaluation,  Funding Students Pre K - 12 • COMMUNITY • Parents (family and extended family) Private Sector Human Service Professionals Faith Laders Students Government and Community Leaders

20. Vision Pedagogy  Curriculum,  Teacher quality,  Standards,  Testing Governance Leadership,  Board of Education,  Building/Classroom design,  Schedule,  Teacher-to-Student ratio,  Central Office ,  Physical resources,  Evaluation,  Funding Students 1/3 still dropout

21. Schools Cannot Succeed Apart From Their Communities Communities Cannot Succeed Apart From Their Schools

22. What does CIS Believe? Providing all kids with the five basics will prevent students from dropping out one on one relationship with a caring adult

23. CIS Believes in the 5 Basics a safe place to learn and grow a healthy start, a healthy future

24. CIS Believes in the 5 Basics a marketable skill to use upon graduation A chance to give back to peers and community

25. National Study of the CIS Model CIS is proven to keep kids in school. CIS is the only dropout prevention program in the nation with research to prove that it increases graduation rates. Effective implementation of the CIS Model correlates more strongly with positive school-level outcomes than does the uncoordinated provision of services alone. When implemented with high fidelity, the CIS model results in a higher percent of students reaching proficiency in 4th & 8th grade reading and math.

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

27. How is Communities In Schools Organized? Decentralized structure allows for customization of programming at the local level Local Affiliates State Office National Office

28. The Communities In Schools Network National, state and local CIS offices work together to serve children and families in 27 states and the District of Columbia. National Office State Offices 1.3 Million Kids Local Offices

29. What does Communities In Schools Local Office do? Assess needs of children within the community and designs plans for meeting those needs • Provide programs such as: • Parent Involvement • Service Partnerships • Performance Learning Centers • Incentive Programs • Family Support • Case Management • Career and College Preparation

30. CIS Approach Positive Results for all children • Attendance……………….. • Academic Achievement... • Graduates………………... • Violence and disruptions.. • Parent Support…..……....

31. CIS of Georgia Network Produces Results Among Students served by CIS of Georgia • 62.7% showed improvement in their attendance • 61.4% of students with a history of disciplinary problems improved their behavior • 89.7% elementary school students were promoted • 81% middle school students were promoted • 81.0% high school students remained in school and did not dropout These are interim numbers and are subject to change based on summer results

32. Basic structure of a CIS affiliate Board of Directors Executive Director Agency Coordinator AdministrativeAssistant Site Coordinator (reassigned/repositioned/hired) Mentors/ Tutors Employment Services Human Services Enrichment Opportunities Student/Family Needs Health Services Business Partners Recreation

33. Basic Structure of a Local Affiliate

34. The CIS Model In Action: Wrapping around the Student

35. The Communities In Schools Model (Implemented in Schools)

37. Role of Communities In Schools National Office Builds effective state CIS organizations to strengthen & expand local CIS initiatives Increases awareness, brand building, and out reach efforts Leads evaluation activities to identify and promote best-practice models Plans to sustain Communities In Schools for the long run

38. Role of Communities In Schools State Office Supports developing CIS programs and services to address the dropout epidemic and replicate the CIS model in Georgia • Provide technical support including: • CIS Program initiation and development • Community Development • Building school & community alliances • Implementing proven strategies • Performance Learning Center Development • Training and Conferences • Resource Development • Program Evaluation • Public Relations Supports the work for local affiliates, performance learning centers and other statewide initiative and build a statewide awareness of the CIS brand

39. CIS of Georgia Mission Critical Focus The CIS of Georgia State Office will lead the nation in creating and supportingsustainable Communities In Schools affiliates that meet all TQS standards, including implementing the CIS model with high fidelity

40. Core Functions of a State Office  State Network Management & Development  Training and Technical Assistance  Data Collection and Evaluation  Marketing and Communications  Resource Development  State-wide Advocacy & Productive Government Relations  Statewide Partnerships  Governance and Board Development  Administrative and Business Management         

41. Total Quality Standards Total Quality System (TQS) is a comprehensive set of integrated policies and standards, based on the CIS Theory of Change. They are designed to reinforce our commitment to evidence-based practice and accountability throughout the network.  Ensure network uniformity in business & program practices Increase fidelity to CIS Theory of Change Model Set Expectation for Adherence to Best Practices for Non Profit Businesses Ensure evidence based marketability of the organization

42. CIS GeorgiaInitiatives Performance Learning Centers are small, non-traditional high schools geared toward students who are not succeeding in the traditional school setting.  Using a self-paced curriculum, PLCs are academically rigorous and college preparatory, targeting young people who have not succeeded in a traditional learning environment 21 PLCs in Georgia Parent Information and Resource Center supports parents and other family members as active participants in their children’s education through development of partnerships with schools, social service agencies and others.

43. CIS GeorgiaInitiatives AmeriCorps*VISTA Mentoring Project addresses the needs of children and families in poverty and develops the capacity for CIS sites to better serve youth, families and schools. VISTAs are located in Berrien, Candler, Chatham, Dodge, Glascock, Hart, Towns, Troup, Union, and White Counties. AmeriCorps Mentoring is an early intervention strategy to help students become better readers, graduate to the next grade level and from school 2012 Participating affiliates: Bleckley, Burke, Candler, Dodge, Fitzgerald/Ben Hill, Glascock, Hart, Central Georgia and Stephens

44. CIS GeorgiaInitiatives College Success Corps is a new mentoring initiative connecting college students and for high school juniors and seniors.  College students serve as mentors for groups of scholars and help them to get on track for high school graduation and college enrollment.  College Access Challenge is designed to encourage student communities to pursue post-secondary education.  Initiative include a host of college access events throughout the state for students in grades 6-12 and their parents.  Students attending these events are exposed to college and career opportunities, speakers, and more.

45. CIS GeorgiaInitiatives Reading is Fundamental is a federally funded family literacy program designed to encourage and engage students and parents in motivational reading activities. 2011 results: ~23,000 free books distributed to 9,000 kids

46. CIS Georgia Network Impact: 2011 – 2012 • 41 CIS Local Affiliates • 279 Schools and community based sites • Over 124,900 students in Georgia served • Over 14,539 received intensive sustained services – Level 2 • Over 123,229 received Level 1 services • Over 40,000 parents were served • 11,560+ received direct services such as parent education • 2,189 other adults received other services • Over 6,245 volunteers providing over 82,900 hours of community support

47. CAC: College Access Challenge CBISS: Community Based Integrated Student Services CNCS: Corporation for National Community Service CSC: College Success Corps DOE: Department of Education ED: Executive Director ESEA: Elementary and Secondary Education Act PIRC: Parental Information Resource Centers PLC: Performance Learning Center RIF: Reading Is Fundamental RT3: Race to the Top TQS: Total Quality Standards SAM: Student Achievement Month VISTA: Volunteers In Service To America Commonly Used Abbreviations

48. CIS of Georgia’s Board Structure

49. Board of Directors • Purpose: Duly constituted governing body for the business and affairs of CIS of Georgia • Roles: Pursue attainment of Board objectives: • Setting Direction • Ensuring Resources • Providing Oversight • Membership Composition: • 15-35 members elected by majority vote • Prominent individuals representing diversity • Individuals committed to achieving the CIS Mission and who will work to achieve the Board Priorities

50. Executive Committee • Purpose: Exercises all powers of the Board between Board meetings with limitations to commit on behalf of the Board in certain areas • Roles • Meets and takes actions needed in lieu of board • Prepares agenda for board of directors meetings • Recommends items to full board for action • Membership Composition • Board chair, Immediate past chair, Vice chair – chair elect • Secretary/Treasurer • President • Committee chairs