October is Dropout Prevention Awareness Month
Mentoring/Tutoring – Related Webcasts
Solutions to the Dropout Crisis airs on the second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, covering a variety of topics related to dropout prevention efforts.
The Emerging Scholars Program. (2015). Solutions to the Dropout Crisis.Making Sense of the Evidence: A Review of Dropout Prevention Strategies. (2014). Solutions to the Dropout Crisis.The 15 Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention. (2011). Solutions to the Dropout Crisis.Lessons From the IDRA Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program. (2010). Solutions to the Dropout Crisis.The Positive Effects of Mentoring. (2009). Solutions to the Dropout Crisis.
Because of You, We are GREAT! Thank YOU!!
Congratulations to Dedra Cochran on her promotion to Partnerships Manager! Dedra's expertise, dedication, and passion is admired and appreciated. When you see her, give her hug and kiss on the cheek! We look forward to our continued work with her!
Special Thank You to Tishy' Vincent & Lauren McDonald for co-faciltating the Site Plan Work Session and the AmeriCorps Tutor Training!
Special Shout Out to Celeste Boykin for being a Super Tweeter! Ms. Boykin's posts almost daily and she includes pictures of students, workshops, and partners who help us Change the Picture. Follow @CPBoykin to see the great things happening at BEST Academy!
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Check out the gallery below of to see how other Site Coordinators are changing the picture!
Building On Feedback - School & Staff Supply Orders -New Process
September 16th Caseload List - DONE
OCTOBER 6 - Final Site Plan Due
Audience: ALL STAFF
Have your principal sign your Site Plan before October 6th! Turn your Site Plans in to your Program Manager.
October 7 - Sylvan Middle School
Audience: ALL Staff
Time: 9AM-4PM
Materials Needed: Bring Ear Phones (required)
Topics: Theory to Practice; Performance Evaluation Tool, CIS University, Deep Dive into CCRPI
*Lunch will be provided.
October 10th - Central Office
Audience: ALL Staff
You Must Sign Up for Both a Morning & Afternoon Session
Register Here Before October 7th: https://goo.gl/forms/RyVthIzMn4Rxd0Rk2
Session A: (25 max)
- Individual Planning, Home Visits, Parent Updates (9AM-1PM) - Use this time to catch up with your work.
- Armored Self-Defense Class (2:00PM-5:00PM)
Session B: (25 max)
- Armored Self-Defense Class (9:00AM-12:00PM)
- Individual Planning, Home Visits, Parent Updates (1:00PM- 5PM) - Use this time to catch up with your work.
Materials Needed: Bring Workout Gloves (optional); wear workout gear: sweat pants, sneakers, etc. Please no form fitting or provocative attire.
*Lunch on your own.
October 11th - Central Office
Audience: ALL Staff
Time: 9AM-5PM
Materials Needed: Bring Workout Gloves (optional)
Session Topics: CIS Atlanta Data Management System, Armored Self-Defense Part II
Materials Needed: Bring your laptop (required); Bring Workout Gloves (optional); Wear workout gear: sweat pants, sneakers, etc. Please no form fitting or provocative attire.
*Lunch will be provided.
Dr. Alisha Hill, Director of Programs
Email: ahill@cistatlanta.org
Website: www.cisatlanta.org
Phone: 404-724-2416
Twitter: @DrAlishaHill