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CIS - ASPIRE Family Literacy Program Integrated Student Support (ISS) Model: Three Tiers Tier 3: Individualized Support • Working one-on-one with students • Providing basic needs • Home visits Tier 2: Targeted Programs • College campus tours • Self-esteem groups • Leadership groups • Friendship skills groups development group Tier 1: School-Wide Services • Attendance challenges • Red Ribbon Week • Kindness Week • Career Fairs • Basic Needs 2024-25 CIS Services and Supports 103 Schools served 68,087 students received school- wide supports 9,367 students received intensive case management $608,944 direct assistance to students & families 94% of student body receiving school- wide supports 83 community partnerships provided service 3 Achieving Success through Parental Involvement Reading and Education ASPIRE prepares families with young children for success in school and life . 4 The ASPIRE 2-Gen Approach Coordinates services across generations to support and empower the whole family system. ECE for children 0-5, out of school programs for children six and older. Home visiting, health and mental health services, stable housing, financial stability, case management, and networks of support. Parenting classes, financial education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), high school diploma or equivalency (HSE), postsecondary education (associate or bachelor’s degree programs), workforce training, and certification programs. 5 Kindergarten Readiness Rates Beginning to Rebound Post-Pandemic in Texas and Central Texas Source: E3 Alliance analysis of ECDS data at the UT Austin Education Research Center Intergenerational Learning Activities Together they engage in child- directed play, reading, music, and exploration activities. Adult Education Adult Education Classes for English learners and/or parents seeking a GED. Early Childhood Education ASPIRE classrooms focus on social-emotional development, pre-literacy and language skills. Parent Education Parent Educators uses the Parents As Teachers curriculum to support learning and brain development in the home during monthly Home visits. Family Supports & Services ASPIRE is a safe community of families working together for school success. Among the 140 adults and children served last year: 85% of children (3-5 years old) demonstrated gains in pre-literacy skills on the Peabody Vocabulary Test. 100% of students (K-2nd grade) were promoted to the next grade. 100% of adult ABE/GED students improved their skills in at least one of their adult subjects (math, reading, or writing). 91% of adult ESL students demonstrated gains in English language proficiency. 90% of parents demonstrated gains in the Self-Sufficiency Matrix including parenting, education, life skills and social capital.