BACK TO TOP LEADERSHIP PANELS

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SESSION TITLE

DESCRIPTION

LENGTH

LP1

Toward a Nation without Dropouts: Solutions to the Graduation Crisis

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations.

The convergence of public policy, federal funding, innovative services, and a growing body of research provides fertile ground for cultivating solutions to the graduation crisis. The nature of the problem requires a comprehensive and integrated approach to student support services and coordinated school reform strategies. Scholars, researchers, and policy makers will present solutions to the graduation crisis by discussing national models and policy shifts that are vital to support institutional change in educating students.

1.5 hrs.

LP2

Painting the Landscape for Workforce Development and the Future of Education

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations.

Leaders and scholars on educating America’s workforce will discuss changes on the horizon as public education faces an elevated role in preparing the nation’s future workforce, including preparing for post-secondary education. To have a focused impact, providers of student support services must share an understanding of where public education is and needs to go. Trends in educational reform and redesign will be discussed, including the unique role of student support services in facilitating this transition.

1.5 hrs.

LP3

Foundation Funders Panel

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations.

Representatives from foundations will provide perspective on grantor/grantee relationship building and give tips on how to approach potential funders. This session will provide a forum for student support service providers to dialogue with foundation funding representatives.

1.5 hrs.

LP4

Federal Government Funders Panel

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations.

Federal government officials will provide perspective on building relationships with federal agencies and will discuss available resources, including funding, technical assistance and research. Audience members will have a chance for dialogue with funders.

1.5 hrs.

LP5

Non Profit Business Administration: The Appeal of a More Corporate Model

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations

Nonprofit MBA faculty and experts will address the recent shift in nonprofit management toward more corporate approaches and the resulting increase of private sector interest in investments in infrastructure, capacity building, evaluation and expansion efforts.

1.5 hrs.

LP6

Evidence Based Practices and Bringing Research to Practice

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations.

Scholars and researchers will explain how the results of their studies have influenced changes in practice. This session will highlight the movement to incorporate evidence based practice in youth services as the most efficient and effective path to positive youth outcomes.

1.5 hrs.

LP7

Achievement Gap

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations.

The “achievement gap” in academics persists between minority and disadvantaged students and their white counterparts. Expert panelists will explore the history of institutionalized racism, cultural carriers, and summarize what we have learned about successfully addressing this gap.

1.5 hrs.

LP8

Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations.

Policy experts will discuss implications of reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 at the federal, state, and local levels. The unique opportunities to promote success through student support services will be explored. Audience members will be expected to develop thoughtful questions and to participate in the discussion.

1.5 hrs.

LP9

Corporation Funders Panel

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations.

Corporate investors in student support services will provide perspectives on grantor/grantee relationship building and give tips on how to approach potential funders. This session will provide a forum for student support service providers to dialogue with corporate funders.

1.5 hrs.

LP10

Racial Equity and Youth Development Leadership Project

Target audience: Veteran leaders from CIS affiliates, state offices and leaders from partner organizations.

CIS Leadership and The Aspen Institute Roundtable on Community Change will describe a new partnership to facilitate CIS's efforts to incorporate a racial equity agenda into its program operations. During this session the Roundtable's structural racism framework will be shared along with CIS's preliminary action plan and begin what will be an ongoing discussion within the CIS network.

1.5 hrs.

BACK TO TOPBEST PRACTICES WORKSHOPS

CODE

SESSION TITLE

DESCRIPTION

LENGTH

BP01

Overview of the Collaborative Research Study on Dropout Prevention

Session participants will receive a broad overview of a comprehensive study conducted by the National Dropout Prevention Center and Communities In Schools on Dropout Risk Factors and Best Practices in Dropout Prevention.   

1.5 hrs.

BP02

What are the Significant Risk Factors that Increase the Likelihood of Dropping Out of School?  

Session participants will learn the latest research on risk factors that predict an increased likelihood of dropping out of school. Risk factors are presented across two broad domains: 1-family and individuals and 2- school levels. The information will have implications for conducting needs assessments and selecting or designing programs to mitigate risks.

1.5 hrs.

BP03

Exemplary Programs in Dropout Prevention: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Participants will learn about Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring, an exemplary program identified for its effectiveness in mitigating multiple dropout risk factors. Discuss the results of the recently completed BBBS School-Based Mentoring Study. What are the impacts? What steps will be taken to extend the impacts? 

1.5 hrs.

BP04

Exemplary Programs in Dropout Prevention: Across Ages

Participants will learn about Across Ages, an exemplary program identified for its effectiveness in mitigating multiple dropout risk factors. The unique feature of Across Ages is pairing a vulnerable youth with an older adult mentor (age 50+). In addition, youth engage in community service activities, participate in life skills training and enjoy activities that involve family members.     

1.5 hrs.

BP05

Exemplary Programs in Dropout Prevention: CASASTART
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Participants will learn about CASASTART, an exemplary program identified for its effectiveness in mitigating multiple dropout factors. CASASTARTsm is a school-centered collaborative approach to help high-risk 8 to 13-year-olds succeed by using a comprehensive service menu and youth development strategies.    

1.5 hrs.

BP06

Exemplary Programs in Dropout Prevention: Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program

Participants will learn about the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program a cross-aged tutoring program in which secondary school students who are at risk of dropping out of school tutor younger elementary students. The program reduces dropout rates, enhances students’ basic academic skills and perception of self and school, decreases student truancy and disciplinary referrals.

1.5 hrs.

BP07

Exemplary Programs in Dropout Prevention: Teen Outreach Program

Participants will learn about the Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP), a national best practice identified for its effectiveness in reducing school drop-out and teen pregnancy. The Wyman TOP serves youth, ages 12-17, through comprehensive youth development and community service learning. Programs are held within school, after-school or in community- based settings.      

1.5 hrs.

BP08

Exemplary Programs in Dropout Prevention: Career Academy

Participants will learn about Families and Schools Together (FAST), an exemplary program identified for its effectiveness in mitigating multiple dropout risk factors. FAST is a collaborative prevention and parent involvement program designed to build social and family relationships and protective factors.

1.5 hrs.

BP09

Exemplary Programs in Dropout Prevention: FAST

Participants will learn about Families and Schools Together (FAST), an exemplary program identified for its effectiveness in mitigating multiple dropout risk factors. FAST is a collaborative prevention and parent involvement program designed to build social and family relationships and protective factors.

1.5 hrs.

BP10

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements of Best Practice for After School Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practice for after school strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective after school strategies. 

3 hrs.

BP19

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements of Best Practice for Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practice for cognitive-behavioral intervention strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective cognitive-behavioral intervention strategies. 

3 hrs.

BP20

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements of Best Practice for Conflict Resolution Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practices for conflict resolution strategies. This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective conflict resolution strategies. 

3 hrs.

BP21

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements for Best Practice for Family Engagement Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practices for family engagement strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective (family engagement strategies). 

3 hrs.

BP22

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements of Best Practice for Family Strengthening Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practices for family strengthening strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective family strengthening strategies. 

3 hrs.

BP23

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements of Best Practice for Mentoring Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practices for mentoring strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective mentoring strategies. 

3 hrs.

BP24

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements of Best Practice for Service Learning Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practices for service learning strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective service learning strategies. 

3 hrs.

BP25

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements of Best Practice for Social Skills   Training Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practices for social skills training strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective social skills training strategies. 

3 hrs.

BP26

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements of Best Practice for Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practices for substance abuse prevention strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective substance abuse prevention strategies. 

3 hrs.

BP27

Understanding and Applying the Critical Elements of Best Practice for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practices for teen pregnancy prevention strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective teen pregnancy prevention strategies. 

3 hrs.

BP28

Understanding and Applying Critical Elements of Best Practice for Tutoring Strategies

Target Audience: All Conference attendees

Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and have the opportunity to apply the critical elements of best practice for tutoring strategies.  This information will facilitate use of an evidence-based approach for selecting, designing and implementing effective tutoring strategies. 

3 hrs.

BACK TO TOPCIS COURSES

CODE

SESSION TITLE

DESCRIPTION

LENGTH

CIS1

TQS Orientation

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff as well as CIS site leaders and teams.

This course will provide an overview of the new CIS Total Quality System (TQS), a comprehensive and integrated system of standards, policies and procedures that guide the business and site operations of CIS affiliates.  TQS will go into effect July 1, 2008 and replace the CIS Quality and Standards process.

1.5 hrs.

CIS2

CIS Orientation

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff as well as CIS site leaders and teams, volunteers and partners.

This course presents a thorough orientation to Communities In Schools and its processes.   It is designed for staff members, volunteers, board members or other community members who have recently been introduced to CIS and wish to learn more about it. Participants will also receive a brief introduction to the tools on the CIS intranet.

1.5 hrs.

CIS3

Starting a CIS Community

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

This course explains the Total Quality System local affiliate policies and procedures that outline the step-by-step process for developing a new CIS community.   

3 hrs.

CIS4

CIS Identity Basics

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

Consistent use of the CIS mission statement, logo, mark and other identity items is critical for network cohesion and branding. This course is designed to familiarize participants with general branding standards and provide them with the tools to promote CIS in a way that is consistent with the network. It will also provide guidelines on the development of CIS printed and web-based materials including stationary and promotional items, as well as a review the CIS Graphics Guide.

1.5 hrs.

CIS5

Starting a Nonprofit  

Target Audience: CIS affiliate, state leadership and their staff.

This course is designed to define and explain the 501 (c) (3) incorporation process as it applies to new affiliates of a non-profit federation. Articles of incorporation, by-laws and forming a board are some of the topics that will be addressed.

1.5 hrs.

CIS6

The Executive Director’s Role  

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

This course will provide an overview of the various roles and responsibilities of the executive director. It will cover the relationship of the executive director to the board as well as the annual performance review process.

3 hrs.

CIS7

Building a Successful Board of Directors

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

This course will describe the fundamental steps required in building a successful Board of Directors including board composition, recruitment strategies and orientation.

1.5 hrs.

CIS8

Ensuring Successful Board Operations

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

This course will help participants ensure that the board of directors operates professionally and conscientiously in setting sound policy, especially in personnel and fiscal matters. Board meeting policies and procedures will also be discussed.

3 hrs.

CIS9

Preparing for Strategic Planning  

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

This course will discuss how to prepare your organization for strategic planning. Topics discussed will include knowing when your organization is ready for planning based on the organization’s level of development, resources, time and board members’ commitment and availability. Hiring outside consultants will also be discussed.

1.5 hrs.

CIS10

Crafting a Strategic Plan

Target Audience: CIS affiliate, state leadership and their staff.

This course will outline the steps involved in devising a strategic plan based on the core functions of a CIS affiliate. The process for periodically reviewing and revising the plan will be discussed, as well as the relationship of the strategic plan to the annual operations plan.

3 hrs.

CIS11

Crafting an Annual Operations Plan

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff as well as CIS Site Leaders and Teams.

This course will outline the steps involved in creating an annual operations plan.   Topics will include the core plan components and it s relationship to the strategic plan, site plans and employee work plans.

3 hrs.

CIS12

Planning for School and Community Partnerships

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff as well as CIS site leaders and teams

Learn about the key elements required to successfully form and maintain school and community partnerships. Course participants will explore the ins and outs of written agreements, identify key school and agency personnel that need to be involved and discuss the benefits of strategic partnerships.  

1.5 hrs.

CIS13

Understanding Resource Development  

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

This course will focus on the fundamental elements of a resource development plan including assessing organizational needs, identifying responsible staff and board members and defining the process and timeline.  

1.5 hrs.

CIS14

Planning and Executing a Successful Marketing Program

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

course will focus on the fundamental elements of a marketing plan including identification of key markets and targeted audiences. Participants will discuss tactics for cause-related marketing, advertising, development of collateral material and maintaining a presence at key events, including conferences and trade shows.

1.5 hrs.

CIS15

Planning for Expansion of CIS Sites

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff as well as CIS site leaders and teams.

This course will consider strategies for managing, expanding and developing sites.   Participants will discuss goal setting for growth, roles and responsibilities, appropriate timelines and methods for evaluating success at a CIS site.

1.5 hrs.

CIS16

Planning for Quality Youth Programming and Services

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff as well as CIS site leaders and teams.

This course will discuss goal setting for youth programming. Session participants will explore various methods and key considerations in determining the best strategies for youth programming and services.  

1.5 hrs.

CIS17

The Basics of Program and Evaluation Design

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

This course will review the basics of program design planning, including the development of vision statements, goals, objectives and strategies.   Participants will also learn the basics of program evaluation, including the formulation of evaluation questions and how to use evaluation data to improve programming.

1.5 hrs.

CIS18

The Basics of Data Collection Planning

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

This course will review the concepts of data collection and reporting as they relate to program and evaluation design. This session will provide participants with the basics of data collection planning, such as determining what data to collect, how to collect it, and how to analyze it to make programmatic decisions.  

1.5 hrs.

CIS19

Achieving Your School and Community Partnership Goals

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

Effective partnerships are not guaranteed with the signing of a written agreement. Partnerships require effective collaboration, negotiation and at times conflict resolution skills. This course will provide tips and advice on how to make the most of your school and community partnerships, as well as how to evaluate their success.  

1.5 hrs.

CIS20

Setting and Achieving Your Resource Development Goals

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership and their staff.

This course will explore the various resource development options available to nonprofit organizations as well as the factors to consider when selecting which options are best for your CIS affiliate.

3 hrs.

CIS21

Building Visibility Through Public Relations and Media Relations

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership and their staff.

This course will explore the most effective methods of generating publicity. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss strategies for message development, crisis communications, media relations and publications.

1.5 hrs.

CIS22

Achieving Your Managing and Developing CIS Sites Goals

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff, state office staff as well as CIS site leaders and their teams.

This course will focus on the process of managing existing CIS sites as well as developing additional site and additional services at existing sites. Topics will include managing the six steps to the CIS process, gaining school and stakeholder buy-in and barriers to success.

3 hrs.

CIS23

Data Management and Reporting Using the GNC – Office Level

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership and their staff.

This course will provide hands on training that will review the elements of the as it relates to data collection, reporting and data usage for program improvement and fund raising.   Participants will learn about navigating the GNC to ensure that data entered generates required reports, using data to improve communication and decision making and dealing with the challenges that may arise in this process.

3 hrs.

CIS24

Employee Policies and Procedures

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff, CIS site leaders and teams and partners.

Course participants will learn about the policies and procedures recommended when hiring, employing and firing employees.   Topics will include criminal background checks, confidentiality issues and general policies and procedures that are necessary for risk reduction.  

3 hrs.

CIS25

Preparing Staff and Volunteers: Providing the Knowledge and Tools They Need

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff as well as CIS site leaders and teams.

Learn about the various options for providing orientation and job training to staff members and volunteers.   Participants will review the latest in CIS- specific training materials and discuss options for ensuring that all staff and volunteers are well prepared and receive continued professional development.

1.5 hrs.

CIS26

Enhancing Staff Performance Using   Work Plans and Periodic Reviews

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

This course will provide information on developing staff work plans and performance reviews aligned to the goals and objectives of the annual operations plan. Participants will explore the legal and ethical concerns in conducting employee evaluations, and ways of addressing conflicts during the employee review process.  

3 hrs.

CIS27

Volunteer Management

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams and their partners.

Volunteers are essential to the work we do. This course will provide an overview to effective recruitment, training and management of volunteers.   

3 hrs.

CIS28

Fiscal Management Basics

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

Course participants will learn about the fundamental concepts of fiscal management, including adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).   They will also learn about the elements of a budget, basic financial reporting and about the roles and responsibilities of staff and board members.

1.5 hrs.

CIS29

Budget Design

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

This course will teach participants how to design a budget based on their annual operations plan.    They will also learn how to use the annual operations plan to project revenue and expenses based on program initiatives, fundraising, and administrative costs.   

1.5 hrs.

CIS30

Introduction to Financial Risk Management

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

Participants will learn about:

•  applicable laws and regulations including the Sarbanes Oxley Act;

•  how to incorporate processes to protect the organization from risk including fraud, embezzlement and bankruptcy, and;

•  the importance of implementing a system of internal fiscal control procedures that adequately safeguard and manage the organization’s assets.

1.5 hrs.

CIS31

Understanding Your Audit

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff and partners.

Course participants, through the audit process, discuss the importance of an annual audit or limited review and look at common issues faced by nonprofits undergoing an audit.

1.5 hrs.

CIS32

Assessing Needs at the School

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

Needs assessments are key to the development of an effective Annual Site Operations Plan.   This course will walk participant through the steps necessary to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment through gathering and analyzing relevant data.

1.5 hrs.

CIS33

Annual Site Operations Planning and the CIS Theory of Change

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

The Annual Site Operations Plan for Comprehensive Sites, or the Annual Service Plan, in the case of Developing Sites, provides a blueprint for the services provided at a site. This course will utilize the CIS Theory of Change in the development of a the site operations plan that incorporates both Levels I and Level II services.  

3 hrs.

CIS34

Selecting and Preparing Site Coordinators to Deliver Services

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

This session will help staff prepare for service delivery at a school site. Ensuring that site coordinators have the tools and support necessary to successfully implement the Annual Site Operations plan is vital to the success of a site. Well written job descriptions for site staff, negotiating for space, essential work tools, access to data, resources and support for site coordinators with school leadership are necessary before services are provide.

1.5 hrs.

CIS35

Partnerships and Written Agreements at the Site Level

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

Effective implementation of services and resources at the school site requires successful community partnerships. Participants will learn about the key elements required to form and maintain successful community partnerships and explore the ins and outs of written agreements.

1.5 hrs.

CIS36

Effective Site Coordination and Level I Service Implementation

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

This course will provide CIS site coordinators and staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the CIS Annual Site Operations Plan most effectively.  Topics will include: building relationships with school staff and service providers; implementing Level 1 Prevention Services to meet school-wide needs; monitoring, evaluating and adjusting the Annual Site Operations Plan; and reporting progress to school and CIS leadership.  TQS requirements for Comprehensive Sites will also be discussed.  Although Level 2 services will be mentioned briefly in this course, a more detailed discussion of Level 2 service implementation is included in the course, "Planning and Coordinating Level 2 Intervention Services .  

3 hrs.

CIS37

Effective Level II Service Implementation

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

Level II resources and services are intervention services targeted for specific students with identified risk factors such as poor academic performance, poor attendance, or frequent misbehavior. This course will guide participants through the planning and implementation of Level II services based on the Annual Site Operations Plan.   Participants will learn about case management, the referral process, developing and monitoring individual student plans, confidentiality, and parent relationships.   TQS requirements for Comprehensive Sites will also be discussed.   Basic Site Coordination and Level I services and resources are discussed in the course “Basic Site Coordination and Including Level I Prevention Services.

3 hrs.

CIS38

Data Management and Reporting Using the GNC – Site Level

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

This course will review how the Site Level GNC Data Management Tools aid in the collection, reporting and use of data for site coordination, Level 1 service tracking, staff and volunteer management, and reporting.  Participants in this hands-on session will practice using the site administration, staff/volunteer tracking, and reporting functions of the GNC Data Management Tools. This will build participants’ skill levels to use these tools effectively at their school sites and to maximize the benefit of the GNC for the site coordinator.

3 hrs.

CIS39

Data Management and Reporting Using the GNC – Case Level

Target Audience: CIS affiliate staff as well as site leaders and teams.

This course will review how the Case Level GNC Data Management Tools aid in the collection, reporting and use of data for case management, Level 2 service tracking, student outcome tracking, and reporting.  Participants in this hands-on session will practice using the data entry and reporting functions of the GNC Data Management Tools. This will build participants’ skill levels to use these tools effectively at their school sites and to maximize the benefit of the GNC for the case manager. 

3 hrs.

CIS40

Community Partnerships Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

A forum for executive directors and board members to exchange ideas, strategies and tools on providing leadership in the core function of community partnerships. The difficult challenges faced by local leaders get focused attention in this open exchange on what works.

1.5 hrs.

CIS41

Resource Development Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

A forum for executive directors and board members to exchange ideas, strategies and tools on providing leadership in the core function of Resource Development. The hard challenges faced by local leaders get focused attention in this open exchange of what works.

1.5 hrs.

CIS42

Marketing and Public Relations   Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

A forum for executive directors and board members to exchange ideas, strategies and tools on providing leadership in the core function of marketing and public relations. The difficult challenges faced by local leaders get focused attention in this open exchange on what works.

1.5 hrs.

CIS43

Managing and Developing CIS Sites Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

A forum for executive directors and board members to exchange ideas, strategies and tools on providing leadership in the core function of expanding and developing CIS sites. The difficult challenges faced by local leaders get focused attention in this open exchange on what works.

1.5 hrs.

CIS44

Data Collection and Evaluation Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

A forum for executive directors and board members to exchange ideas, strategies and tools on providing leadership in the core function of data collection and evaluation. The difficult challenges faced by local leaders get focused attention in this open exchange on what works.

1.5 hrs.

CIS45

Strategic and Annual Operations Planning Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

A forum for executive directors and board members to exchange ideas, strategies and tools on providing leadership in long-term strategic and annual operations planning. The difficult challenges faced by local leaders get focused attention in this open exchange on what works.

1.5 hrs.

CIS46

Nonprofit Governance Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

A forum for executive directors and board members to exchange ideas, strategies and tools on effective governance and leadership. The difficult challenges faced by local leaders get focused attention in this open exchange on what works.

1.5 hrs.

CIS47

Financial Management   Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

A forum for executive directors and board members to exchange ideas, strategies and tools on providing leadership in financial management. The hard challenges faced by local leaders get focused attention in this open exchange on what works.

1.5 hrs.

CIS48

Staff Development Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state leadership.

A forum for executive directors and board members to exchange ideas, strategies and tools on providing leadership in staff development. The hard challenges faced by local leaders get focused attention in this open exchange on what works.

1.5 hrs.

CIS49

Performance Learning Centers (PLC): CIS Small Schools Model Promoting Graduation and College Readiness

Target Audience: CIS affiliate leadership, state office leadership and staff as well as CIS site leaders and teams.

The Performance Learning Center (PLC) is a small, non-traditional high school geared toward students who are not succeeding in a traditional school setting. The pillars of our framework include: professional training environment; self-managed performance track; positive school climate; high tech/high touch curriculum; post-graduate preparation; and community engagement. Learn more about the model developed in Georgia now serving more than 3,000 students in four states and the expansion possibilities throughout the CIS network.

1.5 hrs.

CIS50

College Students as Volunteers Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state office leadership as well as partners.

An interactive leadership exchange for executives and board members, led by a 2007 CIS National Baldwin Fellow, on issues, strategies, and effective practices in recruiting colleges students as CIS program and site volunteers. Results of the Fellow’s research project will be presented as a springboard for discussion.

1.5 hrs.

CIS51

Family Engagement/Family Strengthening Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state office leadership as well as partners.

An interactive leadership exchange for executives and board members, led by a 2007 CIS National Baldwin Fellow, on issues, strategies and effective practices in family strengthening and family engagement. Results of the Fellow’s research project will be presented as a springboard for discussion.

1.5 hrs.

CIS52

Racial Equity and Representation in CIS Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state office leadership as well as partners.

An interactive leadership exchange for executives and board members, led by a 2007 CIS National Baldwin Fellow, on issues of racial equity and representation in the CIS network. Results of the Fellow’s research project will be presented as a springboard for discussion.

1.5 hrs.

CIS53

College Preparation and Career Awareness Executive Exchange

Target Audience: CIS affiliate and state office leadership as well as partners.

An interactive leadership exchange for executives and board members, led by a 2007 CIS National Baldwin Fellow, on issues and effective practices in college readiness and career awareness as dropout-prevention strategies. Results of the Fellow’s research project will be presented as a springboard for discussion.

1.5 hrs.

CIS54

Policy, Legislation and Government Affairs: CIS Priorities and Protocols

This course addresses the CIS national policy advocacy strategy supporting community-based, integrated student services in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (“No Child Left Behind”). The roles of CIS local affiliates, state offices and the national office - and the relationships among them - in government affairs will be discussed more generally.

1.5 hrs.

CIS55

The Communities In Schools National Evaluation Project

CIS is in the third year of a comprehensive national evaluation. Learn about the groundbreaking research design and preliminary findings. Participants will be discussing the implications of the study for the CIS network and for youth serving organizations in general with the lead researcher from the evaluation contractor—ICF Caliber.

1.5 hrs.

CIS56

Rural Affiliate Exchange: The Rural Lens of CIS Work

Target Audience: CIS rural affiliate leadership and staff

This two part session is designed to highlight the unique innovation and challenges for CIS affiliates in rural communities. The first part of the session will focus on the business side of running a rural affiliate and will cover resource development, the challenges posed by geographic isolation and grant-seeded initiatives and sustainability. The second part of the session will focus on program services, needs assessments and maximizing human capital.

3 hrs.

CIS57

Urban Affiliate Exchange: The Urban Lens of CIS Work

Target Audience: CIS urban affiliate leadership and staff

This two-part session is designed to highlight the unique realities experienced by CIS affiliates in urban communities, with a special emphasis on affiliates operating in large, urban school districts. The first part of the session will focus on creative strategies for establishing and maintaining school district and community partnerships, resource development, and marketing and public relations. The second part of the session will focus on building a sustainable organizational structure to support program growth and expansion.

3 hrs.