Publications : Communities In Schools

Publications

Whether providing inspiration or research, news or data, our publications offer a wealth of information on the work that Communities in Schools does, how we do it, and evidence of how that work translates into student success.

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2010

Provides an overview of the organization's work for fiscal year 2010.

Annual Report 2009

Provides an overview of the organization's work for fiscal year 2009.

Annual Report 2008

Provides an overview of the organization's work for fiscal year 2008.

Annual Report 2007

Provides an overview of the organization's work for fiscal year 2007.

Annual Report 2006

Provides an overview of the organization's work for fiscal year 2006.

Annual Report 2005

Provides an overview of the organization's work for fiscal year 2005.

Best Practices

2009-2010 Baldwin Fellows Executive Summaries

A synopsis of the 2009-2010 Baldwin Fellows reports.

Health Report

A report sponsored by Communities In Schools focuses on the connection between physical heath-based programs and academic outcomes.

Books

The Last Dropout: Stop The Epidemic!

Written by Communities In Schools Founder Bill Milliken this book is essential for anyone who cares about the future of America and its children.

Fact Sheets

Bill Milliken: A 50-Year Commitment to Children

A brief look at the life of Bill Milliken, founder and vice chairman of Communities In Schools.

Communities In Schools and The Five Basics

At Communities In Schools, everything we do is guided by the “Five Basics.”

Communities In Schools: The Nation’s Leading Dropout Prevention Organization

A look at our mission statement, the scope of our work, our model for success and results.

The Communities In Schools Network At a Glance

During the 2009-2010 academic year, Communities In Schools affiliates across the country delivered human, financial and community resources as outlined in this document.

The Dropout Problem

Every 26 seconds, a young person drops out of school. This fact sheet frames the American dropout crisis and why it matters to everyone.

General Information

How Communities In Schools Works

Featuring the Communities In Schools model and our latest statistics, this one-page document illustrates exactly how our organization makes a difference in the lives of students across America.

National Evaluation

The Economic Impact of Communities In Schools

An economic impact quantifying the costs and benefits of Communities In Schools model.

Five-Year National Evaluation Executive Summary

A comprehensive analysis of the findings on the impact of Communities In Schools.

Five-Year National Evaluation Summary Report

A comprehensive analysis of the findings on the impact of Communities In Schools.

Five-Year National Evaluation, Volume 1: School Level Report

This is the technical report of the School Level Quasi‐Experimental Study conducted as part of the five-year national evaluation.

Five-Year National Evaluation, Volume 2: Case Studies

This study examined the perspectives of a wide range of key stakeholders connected with Communities In Schools as well as data on demographics, staff and partner roles and responsibilities, student and parent perceptions of the Communities In Schools program, and other attributes.

Five-Year National Evaluation, Volume 4: Jacksonville Randomized Controlled Trial

This report contains the results of the Randomized Controlled Trial conducted within Communities In Schools of Jacksonville partner schools as part of the five-year national evaluation.

Five-Year National Evaluation, Volume 5: Austin Randomized Controlled Trial

This report contains the results of the Randomized Controlled Trial conducted within Communities In Schools of Central Texas (Austin) partner schools as part of the five-year national evaluation.

Five-Year National Evaluation, Volume 6: Wichita Randomized Controlled Trial

This report contains the results of a replication of the high school-level Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT).

The Communities In Schools Teacher Support Survey

During case studies conducted for the Communities In Schools National Evaluation in Spring 2008, the ICF International evaluation team compiled data indicating that a Communities In Schools presence in schools improved teacher effectiveness.