Provide services and activities that increase the participation of parents in their students’ educational experience.
Providing support in all educational areas as needed to encourage student achievement and success in their school experience.
Services that promote the increase of physical/mental health and hygiene and coordinate the delivery of social services such as medical and dental care, school supplies and clothing, and other basic needs.
One-on-one and/or group services that address individualize students’ needs. Areas of focus may include attendance, attitude and behavior, mentoring, peer mediation and violence-prevention groups.
Services planned and conducted to promote career awareness, college and application processes, financial aid and connections to campus guidance.
Services that provide positive social, cultural, recreational and interpersonal experiences to broaden and expand students’ life understanding. Activities may include after-school clubs, computer technology camps, field trips, multicultural programs and social skills training
76% are living in poverty
46% have limited English proficiency
39% are reading below grade level
30% failed statewide benchmark tests
18% failed core level course the previous year
45 students are in gifted and talented courses
48 have an incarcerated parent
111 are teen parents or pregnant
204 have a history of alternative education placement
380 are homeless
447 are experiencing severe family crises
535 students were held back at least one grade level
The parent/guardian of every child served by CISDR completes a permission slip, informed consent and release of information, which allows CISDR to access their child’s academic record. Following an assessment of the child’s academic, attendance, behavioral and social service needs, a baseline is created and progress is measured every 6 or 9 weeks (depending on the district).
In the 2018-19 school year, more than 50,000 students had access to CISDR help on their campus every day (supplies, food, clothing, etc.) 7,535 K-12 students benefited from individualized CISDR support (tutoring, counseling, home visits, parent intervention, etc.) Of these students:
85% improved in academics, behavior and/or attendance
98% were promoted to the next grade
98% of eligible seniors graduated
99% stayed in school