Strategic Plan
As the school year began in September of 2024, Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region hosted stakeholders from across the community, to listen to local educational leaders (Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendant of Dallas ISD; Miguel Solis, President of The Commit Partnership; and Adam Powell, President and CEO of Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region) discuss pressing topics in public education. Alanna Quillen of NBC DFW moderated a thoughtful discussion on how to best care for student needs.
“It is necessary that we invest in our children, our future leaders.” – Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendant of Dallas ISD
“Be present… get involved, get engaged. Be present in your child’s educational journey.” – Adam Powell, President and CEO of Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region
“Be aware of the key points in a kid’s life. Stick with them on the path.” – Miguel Solis, President of The Commit Partnership
“Right now, about half of the students that we serve have identified as having some kind of mental health challenge. ” – Adam Powell, President and CEO of Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region
From the discussion, CIS Dallas then reviewed its new five-year strategic plan and program focus areas we are committed to supporting. The below document showcases these deepened program areas, and the resources and support it will take to provide them to our students.
Family Engagement
Our team works directly with parents and caregivers of CIS case-managed students, through parent workshops, home visits, and basic need referral services.
- $85 provides one family engagement session at a CIS-supported school.
- $380 provides home visits for an entire semester, to engage with families and learn how we can support student and family needs.
- $27,000 provides the support of a Family Engagement Director across CIS schools for one semester.
Post Secondary Success
Our team supports hundreds of high school seniors annually, this expanded work will ensure 100 students will graduate and leave school with an action plan for life.
- $500 provides one college tour or vocational visit, to a group of CIS students from one campus.
- $1,700 provides five students to receive support in developing a CIS post-secondary success plan.
- $23,000 provides the support of a Manager of Post-Secondary Success, serving high school students for one semester.
Expanded Mental Health
Our team provides critical mental health services to students in crisis or
those who are dealing with complex issues at home or at school. Expanding our services allows us to serve additional students with care, so they are poised to succeed in school and beyond.
- $620 provides one series of mental health interventions (8-12 sessions) to a student in need.
- $1,000 provides one eight-hour mental health training course for staff or for community partners.
- $24,000 provides one mental health counselor, providing oversight to two school districts for one semester.
Supporting Our Greatest Need
Our program services at over 100 campuses rely upon a diversified revenue mix–to serve more students we need the help of our community.
- $350 supports one student for an entire year, on a CIS campus with support in academics, attendance, and behavior interventions.
- $35,000 supports one CIS campus of students, which includes academic, attendance, and behavior interventions, schoolwide service supports, and basic needs referrals.