COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SPOKANE COUNTY (CISSC) WORKS WITH STUDENTS THAT ARE FACING CHALLENGES BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM BY COORDINATING A VARIETY OF SERVICES SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF THESE STUDENTS. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO COME TO SCHOOL READY TO LEARN AND SUCCEED. THE MODEL WE USE TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES PLACES A COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS STUDENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR IN A SCHOOL TO ASSESS NEEDS, MAKE A PLAN, AND COORDINATE SERVICES FOR THE KIDS AT RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE. THE STUDENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR WORKS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS SUCH AS SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO CONNECT STUDENTS WITH NEEDED RESOURCES. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.
