CIS focuses on 4 school outcomes related to helping young people learn and stay in school:
- improved attendance
- improved behavior
- fewer suspensions and,
- improved academic achievement
CIS of Alaska has proven that this integrative student support services model is effective and cost-efficient.
CIS of Alaska 2007-2008 Program Outcomes
The network served 5,279 children and youth across the state
- Of the CIS students tracked for attendance - 86% improved in attendance
- Of the CIS students tracked for behavior - 83% improved in behavior
- Of the CIS students tracked for academic improvement - 80% improved academically
- Of the CIS students tracked for promotion - 95% promoted to the next level
- Of the CIS eligible seniors tracked (targeted to graduate) - 94% graduated on time.
- 134 students, primarily from rural areas, participated in career exploration and readiness activities through the CEO program.
- As a result of support by CIS of Alaska, an additional 2,372 children are enrolled in new Imagination Library programs in Fairbanks and Wainwright in addition to the 875 children participating through Nome and Juneau Affiliate hosted IL programs, totaling 3,247 Alaskan children! Mat-Su and Mountain View are developing IL programs.
(Note: These outcomes are not reflective of the total of youth served as not all sites and programs tracked the same measures.)
Representing the local/community level, CIS Affiliates had 102 community partnerships, 222 local volunteers and 51 locally engaged board members whom provided 3781 volunteer hours. Additionally, the State Office, CIS of Alaska, benefited greatly by and expanded our impact through the support of over 50 local, state and national partnerships.
Click here to view the CIS National Evaluation Policy.
Click here to view the 2007 CIS National Report.