Helping kids stay in school and prepare for life.
Studies, Reports & Statistics
Public Secondary School Dropouts in PA 2005-06, PA Department of Education, Full Printable Report
PA Dropout Data Chart, 1996-97 to 2005-06
CIS Pennsylvania Annual Review, 2003-04
CIS National Evaluation, Full Printable Report
Report Summary
Evaluation Fact Sheet
Annual Report 2008, CIS National
Dropout Risk Factors and Exemplary Programs, National Dropout Prevention Center/Network and CIS National
30 Years of Keeping Kids in School: 2006-07 Results From the CIS Network, CIS National
The 5 Basics
Communities in Schools believes every child needs and deserves these "Five Basics."
- 1 A one-on-one caring relationship with an adult.
- 2 A safe place to learn and grow.
- 3 A healthy start and a healthy future.
- 4 A marketable skill to use upon graduation.
- 5 A chance to give back to peers and community.