Circumstances and barriers for students vary widely across communities. Our local approach allows us to identify the unique needs in our community and leverage resources to make a difference in the lives of our young people.
Across our community, the identified priority local needs and risk factors vary for each school, family, and individual student. To address these needs, our school-based site coordinators have implemented the following supports:
Our Services in Schools
Case Management
School-based site coordinators empower students to stay in school through individualized access to needed resources, and ongoing encouragement and guidance to build confidence to reach their potential and achieve their dreams.
3 Tiers of Support
Communities In Schools provides students at each school site with 3 tiers of support. The level of services provided to students is based on the Early Warning Indicators to support students.
About Ready, Set, Read-Tacoma!
Ready, Set, Read-Tacoma! is an early childhood literacy program designed to help prepare children for kindergarten in Tacoma Public Schools.
After School Enrichment Programs
We have a variety of enrichment programs that provide students with opportunities to extend their learning experience.
All Star Readers
With the help of our service partners, ASR is a reading tutoring program for struggling readers in elementary school.
PowerUP Teen Leadership
Stuff the Bus
Stuff the Bus helps students get ready to learn
Winter Wish
This event supports families who are experiencing housing insecurity during the holidays, providing them with warm coats, blankets, pajamas and holiday meals.