What We Do

Ensuring student success is everyone’s job: schools, parents, communities.
network.mapIn over 200 communities across 27 states, we work closely with schools, social services, businesses and thousands of volunteers to get young people the things they need to learn and grow: mentors and tutors, after-school help, family services to stabilize the home.

Getting kids what they need – when they need it.

Children are individuals with very individualized needs. Our school-site coordinators respond quickly, on a case-by-case basis to get kids what they need — when they need it. Help can be as simple as providing eyeglasses to a child in need or as intensive as after-school tutoring; it all depends on the child.

Proven, Evidence-based Strategy

Communities In Schools: the only dropout prevention program in the nation proven to increase graduation rates.

Recent third-party findings confirm: Of the many organizations working to improve student outcomes, Communities In Schools, through coordination of services, is proven to be more effective, and results in higher graduation rates, and higher percentages of students reaching proficiency in math and reading.*
Download the policy brief and ICF Executive Summary.

* ICF International, April 2008. Communities In Schools National Evaluation School-Level Report. Vol. 2. Fairfax, VA: IFC International.

Join us! Be a part of the solution.

People powered. For every one paid staff we marshal the time, talent and energies of 37 volunteers and supporters. We’d love for you to be one of them. Find out how.

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2 Comments

  • Kelly
    July 31, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I am a case manager in Tacoma, WA. I have several families interested in attending a Love & Logic parenting class; are you aware of any that are scheduled in the near future? Thank You!

  • ciswashingtonnews
    August 3, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Hi Kelly,

    Laurel at Communities In Schools of Peninsula runs the parenting classes. Give her a call at 253-884-5733 or email her at laurelcisp@centurytel.net.

    Communities In Schools of Tacoma runs family fun nights that help parents become more engaged in their kids’ schools. Contact Terry LeRud at 253-571-4296.

    Thanks for checking in!
    Dennis


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