Challenges 1 Who We Are Communities In Schools History THEN - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Building a Community Response to Out of School Challenges 1

Who We Are

Communities In Schools History THEN • Started 40 years ago in NYC • Focus on bringing resources into schools NOW • Nationally CIS serves 1.5 million youth in 26 states • CIS of Mid-America serves a five state area in the Midwest 3

CIS Mid-America Key Results School Year 16-17 Stayed in School 99% K-11 Promotion Rate 94% Seniors Graduated 93% Improved Attendance 81% Improved Behavior 83% Improved Academics 78%

How We Work

The Communities In Schools Model 6

School Wide Needs Assessment Needs Assessment: • Completed annually • Identifies school wide goal • Leverages resources to meet existing needs • Drives School Support Plan 7

Student Case Management Student Case Management includes: • One-on-One supports • Individualized Student Needs Assessment • Development of a Student Support Plan • Plan outlines goals and services • Parent consent form required 8

Our Tiered Services of Support Under the Communities In Schools model, the Site Coordinator provides services three ways:

Kansas City Partnership

Kansas City As Priority Area 11

Kansas City Growth Funding CIS Program Funding Partners CIS National SSKC, KCPS, KCNA, Frontier Schools, Crossroads, Guadalupe Schools 50% 50% 12

CIS Programs in Kansas City, MO School Partners: • East High • Northeast High • Central Academy • Northeast Middle • Central Middle • B. Banneker Elementary • G. Melcher Elementary • Frontier School of Innovation Projecting to serve 729 case • Alta Vista High managed students and about 4300 • Kansas City students through school wide Neighborhood Academy services this school year • Crossroads Academy 13

Community Partnerships ➢ City Year ➢ Mattie Rhodes ➢ Harvesters ➢ FDIC ➢ Missouri Care ➢ LINC ➢ Synergy Services ➢ Children’s Mercy ➢ MOCSA ➢ El Centro 14

Initial Assessment Findings

School and Community Risks Identified *11 Kansas City Schools Assessed 16

Case Managed Student Demographics 17

Common Reasons for Referrals in KC • Chronic truancy • Severe discipline/behavior issues • Homelessness/unaccompanied minor • Exposure/experience with gangs/violence/trauma • Lack of access to medical/dental/mental health services • Lack of motivation/interest in school • Substance Abuse 18

Family Risk Factors of Case Managed Students 35% 30% 32% 25% 20% 15% 10% 11% 11% 8% 5% 5% 5% 0% *Data includes preliminary self reported information 19

Student Risk Factors of Case Managed Students 45% 40% 38% 35% 34% 30% 27% 25% 23% 23% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Family Emotional / Mental Poor Social Skills Aggressive / No extracurricular disruption/stress Health Concerns Violent Behavior activities *Data includes preliminary self reported information 20

School Resources Areas of Need 100% Area of Need 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 21

Impact Without Intervention 22

Top Priorities and Recommendations Address student • Trauma support physical and • Conflict resolution social well being Consistent rules • Behavior modification and sanctions for • Discipline intervention students • Alternative learning environments Enhanced access • Career development/enrichment to resources Improved service • Provisions of basic needs coordination • Mentoring/Role models for youth among providers 23

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