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CIS in Austin Services and Outcomes Economic Prosperity Commission May 20, 2026 Integrated Student Support (ISS) Model Tier 3: Individualized Support • Working one-on-one with students • Intensive mental health supports • Providing basic needs • Home visits Tier 2: Targeted Programs • College campus tours • Self-esteem groups • Leadership groups • Friendship skill development Tier 1: Schoolwide Services • Attendance challenge • Red Ribbon Week • Kindness Week • Career Fairs • Basic Needs 2 Menu of Case Management Services Enrichment: Mental & Behavioral Health: • Behavior Intervention, Skill Building Activities, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention • Mentoring • Professional Mental Health Services • Safety Intervention Student /Teacher Conferences • Field Trips Summer Camps and activities • • Creative Arts/ Recreation activities • Before and after school activities • School Climate activities Case Management/ Academics & Attendance: Goal Setting & Monitoring: • Individual goal setting for academic, attendance, and behavior needs • Goal-related intervention planning with student; monitoring check-ins • Case consultation, staffing, service coordination 3 • Tutoring and Homework Assistance Student / Teacher Conferences • • Attendance Interventions • Language Acquisition Support (Emergent Bilingual) Parent/ Family Engagement: • Home visits • Parent Conferences • Family referrals to community resources • Care Coordination & ASPIRE multi-generational learning programs Health & Human Services: • Basic Needs Assistance: (food, clothing, household, rental assistance, utilities) • Transportation assistance • Independent Living Skills Development • Agency Referrals CIS in Austin: 2025-26 Students and Services 72 Schools served 40,100 Students receive school-wide supports 6,525 Students receive intensive case management $433,000 Direct assistance to students & families 94% Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch 21% Emergent Bilingual (English Language Learners) 17% Experience Family Conflict or Crisis 16% Special Education Program 5% Experiencing Homelessness 3% Have an incarcerated parent/guardian 94% of student body receiving school- wide supports 4 2024-25 Total Unique Services Provided: 188,173 ➢ 61,657 Behavior/mental health supports ➢ 70,923 Individual case management check-ins ➢ 20,931 Basic Needs Assistance ➢ 5,012 Tutoring/ Homework Assistance Sessions ➢ 3,023 Attendance Interventions ➢ 14,277 Parent/Family Engagement Activities 93,981 5 1,438 Intensive Home Visits 2024-25 Student Outcomes 99.9% 99.3% 90.8% 6 CIS Mental Health and Wellness Unit: Licensed therapists provide up to 12 free counseling sessions for high-need students 93% of students who scored as “moderate” or “severe” on clinical scales of depression and/or anxiety (PHQ9 and GAD7) showed a decrease in symptoms. 96% improved their individual academic, attendance, and behavior need areas. 1,721 services for 1,580 hours ~$240,000 value at no cost to families Based on Central Texas area average of $150- $180/hour for child/youth professional counseling. 7 6.511.718.63.36.213.0MildModerateSevereAnxiety Symptom Scores (GAD7) Intake vs. Exit IntakeExit Intake Score Severity Level 5.912.316.121.53.06.610.514.5MildModerateModerately SevereSevereDepression Symptom Scores (PHQ9) Intake vs. Exit IntakeExit Intake Score Severity Level CIS Closes Income Gaps in High School Graduation ➢ Texas average: 8% gap ➢ Central Texas Region: 12% gap ➢ CIS students: No significant income gap ( < 1%), AND higher graduate rate average than any state/regional rate (overall 97.8%) 87%84%98%95%96%97%State AverageCentral Texas RegionCIS StudentsGraduation Rates by Income LevelLow IncomeNon Low-IncomeCIS Attendance Impact Study in AISD: Direct Financial ROI CIS students gained 22,439 days compared to their baseline grading period. ~ $1.1 Million increase to AISD ➢ 2,410 CIS case-managed students (47.1%) were chronically absent in their "Pre-program" grading period (Baseline GP) before starting CIS supports ➢ These students gained an average of 9.3 days per student during CIS case- management. (Value is based on $45/day, State tier rate, with 96% F/RL and 19% Special Education) 83.4%90.5%89.4%90.6%86.6%92.5%93.2%85.8%92.8%Grading Period 1Grading Period 2Grading Period 3Grading Period 4Attendance Change from Baseline Grading Period1st GP Baseline2nd GP Baseline3rd GP BaselineCollege, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) 263 CIS 12th Grade students receiving intensive Higher Education Coaching 181 Students met “College Ready” assessment criteria (69%, vs. state/region average 35-42%) ~$930,500 value to school districts for “CCMR Bonus” ➢ 98% are finishing the school year with a confirmed post- secondary plan. ➢ 69% plan to continue their formal education (College, University, or Technical School) ➢ 29% work opportunity or military service 2%7%10%22%26%32%Not SureMilitaryTechnical SchoolWork OpportunityUniversity (4-year)Community College (2-year)12th Grade Students' Post-secondary PlansHarvard University: CIS Impact on Economic Mobility A landmark study by Opportunity Insights in partnership with the EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education analyzed outcomes for more than 16 million Texas students over two decades. 1 1 Harvard University: CIS Impact on Economic Mobility these limited.… This research offers practical guidance for programs and policies that aim to improve student outcomes and expand opportunity in communities where it has findings long been underscore a critical insight: pairing social supports with traditional financial investments is key to driving impact. In this case, combining integrated student services and navigation with public school funding delivered substantial and lasting gains in both educational success and economic mobility. Compared to $40 for smaller class size -Raj Chetty, Director, Harvard 1 2 Good Work and a Good Deal: CIS in City of Austin Return on Investment City Pays 6.7% of total direct program cost Thank you