Communities in Schools of North Texas (CISNT)

Case Management programs are designed to address the academic and social serviceneeds of students identified as at-risk of dropping out of school at 53 school campuses across Denton, Cooke and Wise counties. Students are referred to the program based on need and CISNT school-based Site Coordinators develop an individualized case management plan for each student and their family. The plan incorporates access to intensive services necessary to eliminate barriers to academic success. CISNT Site Coordinators office at the school campuses and utilize a research based,six-component service model which includes: 1. Supportive guidance and counseling; 2. Health and human services; 3. Parental and family involvement; 4. Career Awareness; 5. Enrichment activities; and 6. Educational enhancements. Of the 5,205 students served, 99.9% stayed in school, 98.9% promoted to the next grade level, and 96.9% graduated.

After school programs through the ACE 21st Century Community Learning Center, Cycle10 Grant offer students an additional 15 hours of academic enrichment afterschool for 29 weeks throughout the school year as well as 20 hours of academic enrichment for 6 weeks during the summer period. In order to promote student achievement, theseprograms provide academic assistance activities that include homework completion andtutoring, enrichment activities including mentoring and team building, familyengagement activities that increase parental involvement in their childs education,and college and workforce readiness activities. During the 2022-2023 fiscal year,1,215 students were served (enrolled) and 893 qualified (participated 45 days ormore in program) in Denton ISD and Lewisville ISD.Additionally, Communities In Schools of North Texas Afterschool Programs offer students an additional 15 hours of academic enrichment after-school throughout the school year at 2 campuses: one elementary in Denton ISD and one secondary in Lewisville ISD. In order to promote student achievement, these programs provide academic assistance activities that include homework completion, enrichment activities, college and workforce readiness, parent involvement, mentoring, and executive functioning skills activities. During the 2022-2023 school year, 162 students were served in the 2 CISNT after-school programs.