CIS brings community partners like health care providers, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and more to schools to make a meaningful difference in students' lives. Our Site Coordinators work with students and educators to identify solutions—from tutoring to eye exams to resources for unhoused families—and our community partners step in to provide those critical services students need to succeed in school and achieve in life.
The model of CIS is so effective because we bring a community of support directly inside the school building to help students succeed, removing barriers to access and opportunity.
-Kathryn Medina, Director of Strategic Partnerships, CIS of Houston
Communities In Schools has established successful licensed partnerships with state education agencies, school districts, and community-based organizations across the country, enhancing support systems for students. One notable partnership is with Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) in Shreveport, La., which dates back to 2013 and remains CIS' longest-standing licensed partnership.
Stories | July 22, 2024 Read more of Communities In Schools and Volunteers of America North Louisiana Celebrate Long-Standing Partnership
Communities In Schools of Cape Fear is no stranger to preparing students to return to school. Last year, their site coordinators provided programming and support to nearly 35,000 students.
Stories | Aug. 29, 2024 Read more of Investing in Back-to-School Readiness at All Levels
Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA) activated an innovative partnership with York College eight years ago that targets younger students, connecting them with mentors and helping them gain exposure to the college experience.
Stories | Sept. 18, 2023 Read more of CIS of Pennsylvania and York College Team Up to Create College Pathways
In the 2022-2023 school year, Communities In Schools of Houston began work at Clemente Martinez Elementary School, a Title I school where 99 percent of students are considered economically disadvantaged and 73 percent are considered “at-risk.”
Stories | Feb. 29, 2024 Read more of Deepening Our Work Community-Wide: A CIS Success StoryLearn how you can bring the CIS model of integrated student supports to your school district.
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