May is #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, and it's more important than ever that every caring adult gets involved in what the Surgeon General has called an 'all-of-society effort' to support our youth's mental wellbeing.
In an op-ed published in today's Chicago Sun-Times, our Chief Innovation and Communications Officer Bart St. John reflects on his work as a certified Youth Mental Heath First Aid instructor and offers insights into how we can enlist even more people to be protective factors in the lives of our students.
One important step anyone can take to get involved is by signing up for a Youth Mental Health First Aid Course. CIS of Chicago has two upcoming trainings open to the public on May 17 and June 11. Visit www.cisofchicago.org/mhfa/ to sign up.
We can’t wait to gather with friends and supporters this week to build brighter futures for Chicago’s young people. Special thanks to one of our media sponsors, Massive Mission, for helping us develop a unique video for the occasion! 🎥 ... See MoreSee Less
This week, 2023 Chicago Ambassador for the National Campaign to Stop Violence - Do the Write Thing challenge had her voice heard by some of our nation’s leaders! Summer Bell from Eberhart Elementary School shared her award-winning essay with the Attorneys General from across the United States as part of the annual Symposium of the National Association of Attorneys General, held in Chicago this year. Our very own Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul got a chance to congratulate Summer and her mom. Summer also proudly shared the stage with Attorney General Schwalb from Washington, D.C., and Attorney General Yost from Ohio.
Communities In Schools of Chicago is proud to support Do the Write Thing and amplify the voices of young people as they share their thoughts on youth violence, its causes, and the solutions. Students write; we listen. ... See MoreSee Less
S/O to the team at Massive Mission for helping us bring our story to life for a special video project! We can’t wait to share the final product 🎥 ... See MoreSee Less
Meet Maria, our Director of Institutional Giving! Maria loves listening to live music, exploring new art, hiking, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.
What's her favorite part of the job? "Sharing my enthusiasm for advancing education equity for young people," Maria said, "and being able to build relationships with individuals who are invested in supporting our mission and impact."
We're happy to have you on the team, Maria! ... See MoreSee Less
With a presence at more than a third of Chicago Public Schools, our impact is city-wide — and we love when we can provide 1:1 support to young people throughout their entire educational journey.
Today, two of our high school Supports Managers, Katie and Arnetra, visited a CIS elementary school and spoke with eighth graders attending their schools next year about what to expect and the types of support they provide.
Students were so engaged and asked a lot of questions, said Supports Manager Juanita. ... See MoreSee Less
Mrs. Shlinda Greer is invested in the future of Chicago’s young people.
For the past eight years, she has worked in Chicago Public Schools — this year on the South Side teaching a college and career readiness seminar. She coaches high school volleyball and basketball. She just completed her principalship certification from Clark Atlanta University. And she’s currently working on her PhD.
When Mrs. Greer was looking for more ways to build her college and career curriculum this year and give students opportunities to connect with resources in their city, she reached out to the team at Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago.
Not only did Mrs. Greer have a personal connection to CIS — her daughter, Shontierra, serves as CIS’ Academic Enrichment Partnership Specialist — she also had a CIS Student Supports Manager embedded in her school community.
Learn more about how Mrs. Greer leaned on CIS of Chicago to create brighter futures for her students. ... See MoreSee Less
For the past eight years, she has worked in Chicago Public Schools – this year on the South Side teaching a college and career readiness seminar. She coaches
Our Tech Operations Coordinator Sheila has been with CIS of Chicago for a little over a year, and the positive impact of her work is felt across the organization! We asked her what her favorite part of the job is, and she shared, "Finding solutions to issues that arise, meeting all my coworkers, and being able to walk to work." We appreciate you, Sheila! ... See MoreSee Less
Our Senior Director of Intensive Student Supports Shipra Panicker leads a team of nearly 40 individuals. One tool she has leaned on in her role as a supervisor is the Search Institute’s framework for Developmental Relationships.
The Search Institute defines developmental relationships as close connections through which young people “discover who they are, gain abilities to shape their own lives, and learn how to interact with and contribute to the world around them” through five key elements.
"I would make the case that the five elements of developmental relationships – express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power, and expand possibilities – are not just important tools for young people," Shipra said. "They can also be used by managers, particularly those in schools, to empower their team members to succeed."
Learn more about how she uses Developmental Relationships in her role here: ... See MoreSee Less
May is #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, and it's more important than ever that every caring adult gets involved in what the Surgeon General has called an 'all-of-society effort' to support our youth's mental wellbeing.
In an op-ed published in today's Chicago Sun-Times, our Chief Innovation and Communications Officer Bart St. John reflects on his work as a certified Youth Mental Heath First Aid instructor and offers insights into how we can enlist even more people to be protective factors in the lives of our students.
One important step anyone can take to get involved is by signing up for a Youth Mental Health First Aid Course. CIS of Chicago has two upcoming trainings open to the public on May 17 and June 11. Visit www.cisofchicago.org/mhfa/ to sign up.
And read his op-ed here: ... See MoreSee Less
Too many kids and teens struggle with mental health crises. Adults can do more to help them cope.
chicago.suntimes.com
One in five adolescents experiences a major depressive episode each year. Adults must understand how to get kids help, according to the CDC.Do you have the tools you need to recognize and respond to youth experiencing a mental health crisis?
Sign up for our Youth Mental Health First Aid training at the link below! We’re offering sessions on May 17 and June 11.
#allinforkids #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
www.cisofchicago.org/mhfa/ ... See MoreSee Less
We can’t wait to gather with friends and supporters this week to build brighter futures for Chicago’s young people. Special thanks to one of our media sponsors, Massive Mission, for helping us develop a unique video for the occasion! 🎥 ... See MoreSee Less
This week, 2023 Chicago Ambassador for the National Campaign to Stop Violence - Do the Write Thing challenge had her voice heard by some of our nation’s leaders! Summer Bell from Eberhart Elementary School shared her award-winning essay with the Attorneys General from across the United States as part of the annual Symposium of the National Association of Attorneys General, held in Chicago this year. Our very own Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul got a chance to congratulate Summer and her mom. Summer also proudly shared the stage with Attorney General Schwalb from Washington, D.C., and Attorney General Yost from Ohio.
Communities In Schools of Chicago is proud to support Do the Write Thing and amplify the voices of young people as they share their thoughts on youth violence, its causes, and the solutions. Students write; we listen. ... See MoreSee Less
S/O to the team at Massive Mission for helping us bring our story to life for a special video project! We can’t wait to share the final product 🎥 ... See MoreSee Less
Meet Maria, our Director of Institutional Giving! Maria loves listening to live music, exploring new art, hiking, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.
What's her favorite part of the job? "Sharing my enthusiasm for advancing education equity for young people," Maria said, "and being able to build relationships with individuals who are invested in supporting our mission and impact."
We're happy to have you on the team, Maria! ... See MoreSee Less
With a presence at more than a third of Chicago Public Schools, our impact is city-wide — and we love when we can provide 1:1 support to young people throughout their entire educational journey.
Today, two of our high school Supports Managers, Katie and Arnetra, visited a CIS elementary school and spoke with eighth graders attending their schools next year about what to expect and the types of support they provide.
Students were so engaged and asked a lot of questions, said Supports Manager Juanita. ... See MoreSee Less
Mrs. Shlinda Greer is invested in the future of Chicago’s young people.
For the past eight years, she has worked in Chicago Public Schools — this year on the South Side teaching a college and career readiness seminar. She coaches high school volleyball and basketball. She just completed her principalship certification from Clark Atlanta University. And she’s currently working on her PhD.
When Mrs. Greer was looking for more ways to build her college and career curriculum this year and give students opportunities to connect with resources in their city, she reached out to the team at Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago.
Not only did Mrs. Greer have a personal connection to CIS — her daughter, Shontierra, serves as CIS’ Academic Enrichment Partnership Specialist — she also had a CIS Student Supports Manager embedded in her school community.
Learn more about how Mrs. Greer leaned on CIS of Chicago to create brighter futures for her students. ... See MoreSee Less
Mother and Daughter Invested in Community Impact - Communities In Schools of Chicago
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For the past eight years, she has worked in Chicago Public Schools – this year on the South Side teaching a college and career readiness seminar. She coachesSolar eclipse viewing today from CIS HQ! ☀️🌑 ... See MoreSee Less
Our Tech Operations Coordinator Sheila has been with CIS of Chicago for a little over a year, and the positive impact of her work is felt across the organization! We asked her what her favorite part of the job is, and she shared, "Finding solutions to issues that arise, meeting all my coworkers, and being able to walk to work." We appreciate you, Sheila! ... See MoreSee Less
Our Senior Director of Intensive Student Supports Shipra Panicker leads a team of nearly 40 individuals. One tool she has leaned on in her role as a supervisor is the Search Institute’s framework for Developmental Relationships.
The Search Institute defines developmental relationships as close connections through which young people “discover who they are, gain abilities to shape their own lives, and learn how to interact with and contribute to the world around them” through five key elements.
"I would make the case that the five elements of developmental relationships – express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power, and expand possibilities – are not just important tools for young people," Shipra said. "They can also be used by managers, particularly those in schools, to empower their team members to succeed."
Learn more about how she uses Developmental Relationships in her role here: ... See MoreSee Less
Using the Developmental Relationships Framework as a Tool for Managers - Communities In Schools of Chicago
www.cisofchicago.org
By Shipra Panicker, Senior Director of Intensive Student Supports, Communities In Schools of ChicagoCIS community partner Girls in the Game hosted a Free Game Day at UIC College Prep, A Noble School, complete with volleyball drills 🏐, goal-setting activities, conversations around self-care, and opportunities to connect. Thanks, Girls in the Game, for a great day! ... See MoreSee Less