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CIS Central Texas Services and Outcomes for Austin/Del Valle Students The Need for CIS Services • 1 in 3 children in Central Texas lives below 200% of the poverty line. • 1 in 4 children in Central Texas is food insecure. • 1 in 5 students has experienced sexual abuse or assault nationally. • 1 in 4 children nationally has experienced physical abuse by a caregiver. • 1 / 4 Americans had an alcoholic parent • 1 / 8 Americans witnessed their mother in an abusive relationship 3 How Trauma Impacts Students • Trauma changes how the brain processes information – survival mode over learning mode. • Students may struggle with memory, focus, and attention in class. • Trauma triggers can lead to fight, flight, or freeze responses, often seen as misbehavior. • Emotions live in the body – students may experience headaches, stomachaches, or restlessness. • Safety and connection are prerequisites for learning; without them, academic success is limited. • Consistent, supportive relationships are key to helping students regulate and re-engage. 4 Integrated Student Support (ISS) Model 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 • 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 Behavior Improvement by Targeted Need Area 7 Who We Serve in Austin 72 Schools  55 Austin ISD  13 Del Valle ISD  4 Harmony Public Schools 8 2024-25 Austin ISD Services 28,245 students received school-wide supports 5,114 students received intensive case management $433,569 direct assistance to students & families 94% of student body receive school- wide supports 81 community partnerships provided service 9 Total Unique Services Provided: 188,173 93,981 10 1,438 Intensive Home Visits CIS Layered Supports in Austin 11 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. 12 Intake Score Severity Level Anxiety Symptom Scores (GAD7) Intake vs. Exit Intake Exit 6.5 3.3 11.7 6.2 18.6 13.0 Mild Moderate Severe Intake Score Severity Level 2024-25 Student Outcomes 99.9% 99.3% 90.8% 13 CIS Graduation Rates Exceed State and Region Averages 14 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. 15 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 CIS Community Partners serving Austin Students 9,557 services provided by 81 CIS-leveraged partners, including: 18