Communities In Schools of the Permian Basin
Primary and Secondary EducationTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Communities In Schools of the Permian Basin operates as a local partner in primary and secondary education, focusing on preventing students from dropping out. It collaborates with local businesses, social service agencies, health care providers and volunteers to deliver supports such as food, school supplies, health care, counseling and academic assistance. The program emphasizes five core life tools for student success: a safe place to learn, opportunities to contribute, marketable skills after graduation, a healthy start and future, and mentoring from a caring adult. Founded in 1999 and based in Midland, Texas, the organization is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and endorsed by the agency as the most effective dropout prevention program. With a small staff, CISPB functions as a community-based partner to schools in the Permian Basin, addressing nonacademic needs to support student success.