CIS of Western Nevada Brochure

In Schools to Help Kids Stay in School Wherever They Are, Whatever It Takes.

A Joint Message From Our CEO & Affiliate Executive Director At Communities In Schools, we do whatever it takes to remove barriers to student success.

With at least one full-time professional in 81 schools across the state, we prioritize building trusting relationships with the students and families we serve.

We know that education is more than just school. For our children to thrive, they require a comprehensive approach to their development. By working to address their basic, social-emotional, and academic needs, we unlock individual potential ensuring our students stay in school and graduate.

In Nevada, more than 60 percent of students and families are experiencing poverty and other adverse circumstances. At CIS we currently reach 1 in 5 Title I

schools in the state. While we have made significant progress over our 18 years of service, we know there’s a long way to go with thousands of students still in need of additional support.

We won’t rest until we fulfill our vision of ensuring every child has what they need to succeed. We thank our current supporters for helping us realize that vision. We invite you to connect with us to learn more by emailing us today.

Yours, in service,

Tami Hance-Lehr CEO & State Director tamih@cisnevada.org

Nicole Willis-Grimes Western Nevada Executive Director nicolew@cisnevada.org Communities In Schools of Nevada | 2

96%

of students case-managed live near the federal poverty line

80,000+

Students Served

1:1

Establishing 1:1 Relationships

An Evidence-Based Strategy for Equity & School Improvement Whether in schools, at home, online or in neighborhoods, we stand ready to support our students wherever they are.

With an adaptable model, a dedicated team, and successful outcomes spanning decades, Communities In Schools is a guaranteed investment for student success. For schools looking to achieve equity, close opportunity gaps, and increase graduation rates, our model of integrated student supports is a critical piece of a comprehensive strategy.

120+

Partner Organizations

92%

of seniors graduated or received a GED

81

Kindergarten - 12th Grade Schools Across Nevada: 52 Elementary Schools, 15 Middle Schools &

*Data throughout this brochure reflects the 2020-2021 school year.

14 High Schools

Creating a Community of Support Communities In Schools supports schools and the community by using a versatile integrated student supports model that is designed to meet the unique needs of every student.

Our Unique Model Communities In Schools of Nevada

Site Coordinators

Collaborative Partners

Hire and train coordinators, bring the Communities In Schools model to schools in need and mobilize partners to provide resources.

Trained professionals who work with school administrators to assess needs, develop a plan and build a team to provide support to schools and students.

Schools, businesses and community agencies all work together with Site Coordinators to deliver support to students and families.

Needs Assessment Analyze multiple sources of data to identify the key needs of the school and individual students.

STEP 05

STEP 04

STEP 03

STEP 02

Evaluation Continuous asessment of partners by Communities In Schools to demonstrate results and improve practice.

Monitoring & Adjusting Site Coordinator continuously monitor students and school progress and adjusts support to optimize results.

Integrated Student Supports Site Coordinator and community partners deliver tiers of support to the school, students and their families.

Planning Site Coordinator leads their school support team to develop a plan to prioritize support that addresses academic and non-academic needs.

STEP 06 Proven Success Increase graduation rates, reduce dropout and improve attendance.

Tier 1: School-Wide Services

Tier 2: Targeted Programs

STEP 01

Tier 3: Individualized Support

Academic Assistance

Basic Needs

Behavioral Interventions

College & Career Prep

Community & Service Learning

Academic Enrichment

Family Engagement

Life Skills

Mental Health

Physical Health

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Student Success Stories Transformative relationships are key to unlocking a student’s potential.

Every Communities In Schools success story starts with the relationship between student and Site Coordinator. Site Coordinators are caring adults

who serve full-time on school campuses to connect students and families to community resources, acting as guides for students traveling the path to graduation.

AJ and Site Coordinator Libby Rianda Lena Juniper Elementary School Washoe County School District

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Re-engaging students in their education amidst unsettling change. AJ’s personality did a 180 after returning to school from distance learning. His bright, engaging personality, and desire to connect with others, was dimmed and it was affecting his academic performance. Juniper Elementary School Site Coordinator, Libby Rianda, invited AJ’s family to enroll him in the afterschool homework club.

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Ms. Rianda helps me do good in school and is always there for me.

-AJ, Elementary School Student

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Having been enrolled in the CIS program for a year, the family agreed that this new intervention would be helpful.

With Ms. Rianda’s support, AJ’s overall demeanor came back to life — with major improvements for his social emotional wellbeing and his academics. He’s done so well that he’s earning a prize each quarter for going above and beyond his goals!

Jayda and Site Coordinator Belinda Foster F.W. Traner Middle School Washoe County School District Bolstering student self esteem and providing wraparound supports to families. Jayda was struggling with very low self esteem after being taunted for her looks.

When she came to site coordinator Belinda Foster, she opened up about her vulnerabilities and found an adult on campus who was there for her. Their connection was healing for Jayda who’s gone on to grow in confidence, in her school attendance, and grades.

Having worked with Ms. Foster for four years in elementary and middle school, Communities In Schools has been a steady companion for Jayda and her family. The program has supported them when times were tough with housing support, food assistance, and school supplies. Now, Jayda will be the first in her family to ever leave Nevada — and fly to Washington D.C. — growing in her leadership outside the classroom.

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Ms. Foster taught me how to let my confidence shine. Now, I can do things I never thought I could.

-Jayda, Middle School Student

Student Kendra and Site Coordinator Robert Hug High School Washoe County School District

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Doing whatever it takes to ensure postsecondary success. Kendra knew that after high school she would need a certificate in cosmetology to make her dream of owning her own beauty shop come true. Standing in the way were the resources needed to pay for her training.

Her CIS Site Coordinator, Robert, was by her side the whole time, doing whatever it took to find the financial aid applications that would allow her to lift off.

I was able to talk to Mr. Ramirez about real personal trauma that I thought I could never share with anyone. He never gave up on me.

-Kendra, High School Student

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The steady support of Robert provided a safe space for Kendra to talk about her struggles while also offering specific solutions to overcoming them, like getting bus rides between home and school when she wasn’t able to get a ride. Kendra credits their care and focus as instrumental in getting across the finish line and graduating from Hug High School.

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86%

of students case-managed are students of color

82%

of students improved attendance

94%

of students improved their career readiness

97%

of students were promoted to the next grade level

90%

of students improved their college readiness

77%

of students improved behavior

*Data throughout this brochure reflects the 2020-2021 school year.

Meeting the Needs of the Whole Child.

For a student to succeed academically, they must show For a student to succeed academically, they must show up ready to learn every day. And yet, for many families, persistent and systemic barriers exist and stand in the way.

By bringing the community into the school, we mobilize resources and leverage community partnerships to meet the needs of the whole child. Whether it is hunger, transportation, housing instability, healthcare, and everything in between, our Site Coordinators connect families to solutions with compassion and diligence.

We reach students wherever they are — in schools, at home, online and in communities — to ensure they have what they need to succeed in school and achieve in life.

By bringing the community into the school, our Site Coordinators mobilize resources and leverage community partnerships to focus on developing the whole child.

Graduation Rate Comparison for CIS’ Case-Managed Students Graduation Rates Comparison for Communities In Schools of Nevada

BASIC NEEDS Food, clothing, hygiene, housing assistance, healthcare, after school programming.

Hispanic/Latino (+15%) Black (+20%) Multi-Racial (+10%) White (-1%) 0

25

CIS Case-Managed Cohort Graduation Rate

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

50

75

100

State of Nevada’s Graduation Rate

A Highlight of Our 120+ Partners

Relationships, mental health support, a safe space, wellness checks, behavioral interventions, mindfulness and wellness practices, group meetings, civic and community engagement.

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Tutoring, distance learning and technology, academic materials, school supplies, college and career prep, literacy interventions, English Language Learners.

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H U M BO L D T ELKO WA S H O E

Schools in Southern Nevada - Clark County School District

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Schools in Northeastern Nevada - Elko & Humboldt County School Districts

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C L A RK

Schools in Western Nevada - Washoe County School District

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Communities In Schools of Nevada serves 1 in 5 Title I schools across the state. With more than 60 percent of our students living near the federal poverty line, we still have so much unmet need. Our team stands ready to partner with every high-needs school in Nevada—breaking down barriers to student success.

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In Schools to Help Kids Stay in School

CIS of Nevada

CIS of Western Nevada

Las Vegas, NV 89119

Reno, NV 89502

CIS of Southern Nevada

CIS of Northeastern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV 89119

Spring Creek, NV 89815

2080 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 225

2080 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 219

560 Mill Street, Suite 204

711 Boyd- Kennedy Rd Unit #6

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