Who We Are

Communities In Schools Of El Paso, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) classified (IRS) organization. CIS of El Paso is an accredited organization of the CIS National Program. We deliver a multi-service dropout prevention program in the El Paso area. CIS of El Paso provides opportunities for students to improve in the areas of academics, behavior, and attendance for a higher stay in school rate. For over 31 years, we have been and are still the only school-based, not-for-profit organization presenting dropout prevention services in El Paso County.

CIS started its operation with one campus in 1984. We served 10,094 students with direct, one-on-one, case-managed, dropout prevention services and more than 42,456 students on designated service target lists with indirect services. Our Program Coordinators are in 59 campuses and 3 special programs in (4) school districts in the greater El Paso area.

2019-2020

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Since 1985, Communities In Schools has been the only stay in school program serving the El Paso area. To ensure student success and target the dropout problem, CIS implements its program model, mission, Six Components, Social Services and Five CIS Basics. CIS serves as the liaison between the community and the schools to improve in the areas of academics, behavior, and attendance.

MISSION

The mission of CIS of El Paso is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.