Current trends in public schools are deeply troubling: enrollment declines of more than one million students, chronic absenteeism levels of almost 15 million students, engagement levels at all-time lows, and more. But at CIS, these trends only strengthen our resolve to deepen our impact through our proven model of integrated student supports (ISS). The evidence is clear: with ISS, students improve their engagement, attendance, behavior, well-being and graduation rates.
Communities In Schools surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.
DID YOU KNOW?
Communities In Schools is the nation's largest dropout prevention program. We love helping the kids of our country reach their full potential.
- Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest provider of integrated student supports, serving more than 1.6 million students each year.
- Students supported by a CIS site coordinator are more likely to stay in school, improve academically, and graduate on time.
- Every dollar invested in CIS generates more than $11 in economic benefit through increased graduation rates and reduced dropout-related costs.
Testimonal
“CIS programs were really helpful, especially in the way they focused on helping you figure out who you are as a person. The resources they provide, along with the people you can talk to and connect with, made a big difference. Thank you for all your help, support, and everything that got me through school.”
-Alexis W., Cobb Horizon Graduate c/o 2024
