Our Student Supports Manager Ms. Jarrett made a beautiful tree for her Zen Garden this year! The Zen Garden is a calm space in her classroom for students to unwind and regroup. ...
School may be well underway, but we're still thinking about that new track and soccer field at one of our partner schools, DuBois Elementary!
Our School Partnership Specialist Kimberly attended the Back-to-School Bash there, shared information about CIS, and was able to witness the unveiling. ⚽ 👟 ...
For students who need to decompress midday, Ms. Diamond offers a Coloring & Coping group where she comes into the lunch room and provides a space for them to create art, socialize, and play games! Ms. Diamond is hoping to make a mural from the students' artwork by the end of the year. ...
Our network of community partners create opportunities for students to learn new skills, gain real-world experience, and reflect on their long-term goals!
Here are a few partner spotlights:
💡 Over the summer, Kode With Klossy hosted 2-week coding-intensive camps in web development, data science, and machine learning.
💡 One of our students had her artwork featured in an exhibition with residency artist Cheuk (Cherry) Yan Tungof at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art.
💡 The Gray Matter Experience hosted a pitch competition where students pitched their business ideas for a share of over $30,000 in seed funding and resources. ...
From connecting with students and families at the back-to-school bash to creating a comfortable, safe space, CIS Student Supports Manager Ms. Haley is ensuring that her high school students have access to resources and opportunities that support their growth. ...
Last week, our Chief Partnership Engagement Officer Robin and Health Partnership Specialist Lakia delivered Mental Health First Aid training to our friends at Youth Guidance!
Interested in learning more about this certification course and the skills it provides? Visit our website at www.cisofchicago.org/mhfa/...
Where can students find Ms. Johnson and Mr. Dorantes if they need support -- or simply someone to talk to? Check out their newly redecorated office door and colorful CIS signage in the school they serve! ...
Proud to represent CIS at Mount Vernon Elementary School's back-to-school event! Here is our Site Coordinator there, Ms. Coleman, with our School Partnership Specialist Sarah. ...
Building relationships with teachers and school leaders is critical to our work supporting students.
Recently, our Student Support Manager, Ms. Sarah, presented to staff at her school and shared information about student needs, how she provides support, and how data informs our work at CIS.
One staff member mentioned they have never been in a school with a community partner like ours and is very excited to be working with CIS! ...
In August, members of our Community Partnership Team attended the opening of Austin HOPE Center, which offers clinical care, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, and mental health support for adults.
With eight of our partner schools located in Austin, the HOPE Center creates opportunities for CIS students and families to access resources and services within their own community.
Our Health Partnership Specialist Lakia and Behavioral and Mental Health Partnership Specialist Ben connected with partners there and strengthened our relationship with accessible, community-based resources. ...
From decorating the hallways and creating comfortable student spaces to participating in back-to-school bashes, our team members are active, engaged members in their school communities.
Here are some photos from back-to-school festivities at one of our West Side schools, where Ms. Meredith Awalt serves as Student Supports Manager: ...
Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Our Student Supports Manager Ms. Jarrett made a beautiful tree for her Zen Garden this year! The Zen Garden is a calm space in her classroom for students to unwind and regroup. ...
School may be well underway, but we're still thinking about that new track and soccer field at one of our partner schools, DuBois Elementary!
Our School Partnership Specialist Kimberly attended the Back-to-School Bash there, shared information about CIS, and was able to witness the unveiling. ⚽ 👟 ...
For students who need to decompress midday, Ms. Diamond offers a Coloring & Coping group where she comes into the lunch room and provides a space for them to create art, socialize, and play games! Ms. Diamond is hoping to make a mural from the students' artwork by the end of the year. ...
Our network of community partners create opportunities for students to learn new skills, gain real-world experience, and reflect on their long-term goals!
Here are a few partner spotlights:
💡 Over the summer, Kode With Klossy hosted 2-week coding-intensive camps in web development, data science, and machine learning.
💡 One of our students had her artwork featured in an exhibition with residency artist Cheuk (Cherry) Yan Tungof at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art.
💡 The Gray Matter Experience hosted a pitch competition where students pitched their business ideas for a share of over $30,000 in seed funding and resources. ...
From connecting with students and families at the back-to-school bash to creating a comfortable, safe space, CIS Student Supports Manager Ms. Haley is ensuring that her high school students have access to resources and opportunities that support their growth. ...
Last week, our Chief Partnership Engagement Officer Robin and Health Partnership Specialist Lakia delivered Mental Health First Aid training to our friends at Youth Guidance!
Interested in learning more about this certification course and the skills it provides? Visit our website at www.cisofchicago.org/mhfa/ ...
'It's okay to... ask for help... express your thoughts... change... make a mistake.'
'Progress not perfection.'
'I'm so glad you're here.'
These words greet students at one of our Southwest Side schools each day, where Ms. Rodriguez supports young people.
Which words resonate most with you today? ...
Where can students find Ms. Johnson and Mr. Dorantes if they need support -- or simply someone to talk to? Check out their newly redecorated office door and colorful CIS signage in the school they serve! ...
Proud to represent CIS at Mount Vernon Elementary School's back-to-school event! Here is our Site Coordinator there, Ms. Coleman, with our School Partnership Specialist Sarah. ...
Building relationships with teachers and school leaders is critical to our work supporting students.
Recently, our Student Support Manager, Ms. Sarah, presented to staff at her school and shared information about student needs, how she provides support, and how data informs our work at CIS.
One staff member mentioned they have never been in a school with a community partner like ours and is very excited to be working with CIS! ...
In August, members of our Community Partnership Team attended the opening of Austin HOPE Center, which offers clinical care, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, and mental health support for adults.
With eight of our partner schools located in Austin, the HOPE Center creates opportunities for CIS students and families to access resources and services within their own community.
Our Health Partnership Specialist Lakia and Behavioral and Mental Health Partnership Specialist Ben connected with partners there and strengthened our relationship with accessible, community-based resources. ...
From decorating the hallways and creating comfortable student spaces to participating in back-to-school bashes, our team members are active, engaged members in their school communities.
Here are some photos from back-to-school festivities at one of our West Side schools, where Ms. Meredith Awalt serves as Student Supports Manager: ...