We are the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization because we do whatever it takes. Our unique model positions site coordinators inside schools to assess the needs of students and to provide them resources that will help them stay in school and succeed in life. We partner with local businesses, social service agencies, [...]

Communities In Schools of San Antonio (CIS-SA) is changing the picture of education for nearly 45,000 students and their families every year. We do that by working with the most vulnerable students in kindergarten through the senior year of high school by operating inside school districts in some of the most challenged communities within Bexar, [...]

Communities In Schools’ site coordinators are each assigned a school. They serve on the management team of the school and collaborate with staff to identify students at risk of dropping out. In addition, the site coordinators forge community partnerships that bring programs and funding to the school in order to benefit students. Every year, Communities [...]

A site coordinator is a paid staff member positioned inside a Communities In Schools’ partner school. He or she fills a pivotal role as the single point of contact working within a school to provide integrated student supports. Site coordinators connect students and families with community resources that address both academic and nonacademic needs. They [...]

The training and experience of Communities In Schools site coordinators varies throughout the network, although most have extensive experience and educational background in youth development. Many of our site coordinators are former teachers and school staff, social workers, AmeriCorps members, or lifelong mentors and volunteers. All are dedicated to making a positive difference in the [...]

As an agency, the average number of direct hours given to a case-managed student is up to 21 hours during the school year.

One-on-on counseling focusing on anger management, grief, self-esteem, positive choices, social skills, etc. Group activities that help with self-esteem, homework, reading skills, writing, leadership, life skills, etc. Space and Robotics after-school programs University and college tours Meeting with community mentors each week Service Learning Projects/Community Service Job shadows at local companies Providing students with basic [...]

School supplies Food packs so students have something to eat during the weekend Eye glasses Hygiene packs (tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant, soap, shampoo/conditioner, etc) Uniforms Bus passes Help in obtaining prescription medications New and clean undergarments for elementary students Shoes Holiday gifts and meals Baby gifts/essentials for teen parents We also bring resources to [...]

We measure our performance methodically, carefully evaluate all aspects of our programs and use this knowledge to constantly improve. In the 2016-2017 school year, 95 percent of students were promoted to the next grade, 97 percent of eligible students graduated and 99 percent of students remained in school. To learn more about this data and [...]

Communities In Schools of San Antonio partners with several school districts to be placed within many campuses from K-12. To view a list of our current campuses, click here. If you do not see your school on the list or would like more information, please email cissa@cissa.org