Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago
Wayne Hughes Jr., M. Ed, serves as the Student Support Manager at Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago, where responsibilities include leading student needs assessments, developing and implementing school support plans, and coordinating evidence-based services while managing community partnerships. Prior to this role, Wayne was an Associate at Project Evident, facilitating client engagement and project management. With a background in education, Wayne has also held teaching positions at St. John De La Salle and St. Helen Catholic School and served as a Coordinator at City Colleges of Chicago, contributing to significant grant proposals aimed at addressing unemployment in underserved areas. Wayne holds a Master of Education degree in Higher Education Administration from Chicago State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Ashford University.
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago
Founded in 1988, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago is a non-profit organization and affiliate of Communities In Schools, Inc., one of the nation's largest and most impactful youth-serving organizations. The mission of our organization is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Through our two core programs - The Intensive Program and Partnership Program - we help schools and students access the support services and resources they need to overcome obstacles to learning, unlock their potential, and stay on the path to graduation. These supports are provided directly by CIS' highly trained staff as well as through our deep network of community partners. Multiple studies have shown that CIS' work, in collaboration with schools, has a positive impact on student success. During the 2023-24 academic year, CIS of Chicago will partner with 238 Chicago public schools across the city.