Who are Communities In Schools® (CIS®) site coordinators?
A. Trained, caring adults
B. Partners inside 3,571 schools nationwide
C. Collaborators with school leadership, teachers, community partners, families, and students
D. Advocates for the success of every student in school and beyond
E. All of the above
Answer: E. All of the above. Communities In Schools® (CIS®) site coordinators are trained, caring adults who provide students with wraparound support so they can stay in school, remain on track to graduate, and succeed in life.
CIS site coordinators are unique in that they work directly inside schools. They build deep, lasting relationships with students, family members, teachers, administrators, and community partners to make the biggest impact. They understand each student’s needs and challenges and work with them to set goals and track their progress. On any given day, a site coordinator might help students with …
- Basic needs like food, housing, healthcare, and transportation
- Mental health support
- Life skills and social skills development
- College and career prep
- Motivation and mentorship
- Family engagement
- And so much more!
When you give to CIS, you make it possible for site coordinators to be inside 3,571 schools nationwide helping students achieve success in school and beyond. We cannot do it with you – will you give today?
What are some of the ways CIS site coordinators show up for students?
A. With compassion and a listening ear
B. With connections to resources like food, shelter, and transportation
C. With motivation, inspiration, encouragement
D. With a snack
E. All of the above
Answer: E. All of the above. When students need someone to show up for them, CIS site coordinators are there.
There is no typical day in the life of a site coordinator. As students’ needs change from day to day – if not hour to hour – so does a site coordinator’s job. Here’s a snapshot of one busy elementary school site coordinator’s calendar:
CIS site coordinators are mentors, friends, event planners, organizers, listeners, cheerleaders, and more. No matter what roles they play, they’re irreplaceable every day.
So is your support! Your generosity connects millions of students to site coordinators who equip them with what they need to thrive. Give now!
“CIS gave me more than just the confidence to walk the graduation stage. It gave me a caring adult, a safe space to grow, real-world skills, and the opportunity to pay it forward. That kind of investment in a young person changes everything.” – Brianna, CIS alumna
How do students get connected to CIS site coordinators?
Answer: Students are connected to CIS in a variety of ways. Site coordinators review student data to identify those who might benefit from support, including students who are chronically absent, struggling academically, or experiencing behavioral challenges. Students also can be referred to CIS by school faculty. Some students even refer themselves after learning about CIS through school events or their peers.
No matter how a student comes to us, your kindness ensures they will receive the material, social, and emotional supports they need.
How does my support really make a difference?
Answer: When you give to CIS, you stand with students and show up for them in a way that supports their future. You make all our work possible. Last year, because of you …
- CIS was inside 3,571 schools, serving students every day.
- 96% of CIS seniors graduated or earned their GED.
- 99% of CIS students showed up at school, ready to learn.
We do amazing things together, but 15 million students still aren’t making it to class. Your support today will help us reach more young people and change more lives.
Every dollar you give helps place site coordinators in schools, where they make sure students have what they need to succeed in school and beyond.
$50 gives site coordinators the tools to help more students make it to Graduation Day.
$96 celebrates the 96% of our seniors who graduate or receive a GED with help from our site coordinators.
$99 helps site coordinators ensure that 99% of our students show up at school each day, ready to learn.
