About Communities in schools of jacksonville
Communities in Schools of Jacksonville: Empowering Students to Succeed
Communities in Schools of Jacksonville is a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1990. The organization's mission is to empower students to stay in school and achieve their full potential. Communities in Schools of Jacksonville provides a range of services, including academic support, mentoring, counseling, and basic needs assistance.
Since its inception, Communities in Schools of Jacksonville has helped more than 110,000 individual students. The organization works with schools throughout Duval County to identify at-risk students who need additional support. Once identified, Communities in Schools staff members work with these students one-on-one to provide the resources they need to succeed.
One of the key components of Communities in Schools' approach is its focus on addressing the root causes of student disengagement. Many at-risk students face challenges outside the classroom that can make it difficult for them to succeed academically. These challenges may include poverty, hunger, homelessness, or family instability.
To address these issues head-on, Communities in Schools offers a range of wraparound services designed to meet each student's unique needs. For example:
- Academic Support: Many at-risk students struggle academically due to a lack of resources or support at home. To help these students catch up and stay on track academically, Communities In Schools provides tutoring services and homework help.
- Mentoring: Having a positive role model can make all the difference for an at-risk student who may not have many positive influences in their life outside school. That's why Communities In School matches each student with a caring adult mentor who can offer guidance and support.
- Counseling: Mental health issues are common among at-risk youth due to trauma or other stressors they may be experiencing outside school. To address this issue head-on,
Communities In School provides access
to licensed counselors who can offer individual or group therapy sessions.
- Basic Needs Assistance: For many families living below the poverty line,
providing basic necessities like food,
clothing,
and hygiene products can be challenging.
To ensure that no child goes without these essentials,
Communities In School offers emergency assistance programs designed
to meet each family's unique needs.
In addition to providing direct services for individual students,
Communities In School also works closely with schools throughout Duval County
to create supportive learning environments where all children can thrive.
The organization partners with teachers and administrators
to develop evidence-based strategies aimed at improving academic outcomes
for all children.
For example:
- Professional Development:
Through professional development workshops and training sessions,
Communities In School helps teachers develop new skills
and strategies for working effectively with diverse learners.
This includes training on topics like cultural competency,
trauma-informed care,
and restorative justice practices.
- Parent Engagement:
Research shows that when parents are actively involved in their child's education,
students are more likely to succeed academically.
That's why Communities In School works hard
to engage parents as partners throughout every step of their child's educational journey.
Overall,
Communities In School Of Jacksonville is an essential resource for families throughout Duval County looking for extra support as they navigate some challenging times ahead.
With its comprehensive approach focused on meeting each student’s unique needs,
the organization has helped thousands upon thousands achieve success both inside and outside the classroom over nearly three decades.
If you're interested
in learning more about how you can get involved
with this incredible organization
or if you're looking for ways
that your business or community group could partner
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