Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas (CISHOT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1989 as the McLennan County Youth Collaboration to address the effects of poverty on children and respond to the increasing dropout problem. Based in Waco, Texas, CISHOT's service area extends across McLennan, Hill, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, and Limestone Counties.

CISHOT places social services professionals in partner school districts on school campuses to provide academic, behavioral, and social interventions and supports to pre-K-12 students. CIS then leverages relationships with school administration, local businesses, social service agencies, health care professionals, and parent and volunteer organizations in order to surround students with support, addressing the needs of the whole child. The criteria for interventions we use are based on Texas Education Agency standards and is used uniformly across the 8 districts and 26 schools that are served by CISHOT.

Nationally, CIS provides services in more than 2,900 schools in 26 states and the District of Columbia, serving 1.7 million young people and their families every year.

Communities In Schools is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and promotes policies and practices which support and grow our capacity to reflect these values across all aspects of our agency. CISHOT is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant will be discriminated against because of age, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

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Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas

Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas' headquarters in Waco, TX, United States

This department focuses on managing internal and external communications to enhance organizational impact and engagement.

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The Career and Program Coordination team at Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing various educational and career-oriented programs aimed at supporting pre-K-12 students. The team coordinates with site coordinators, program coordinators, career coaches, and other specialists to provide academic tutoring, career coaching, work experience opportunities, and volunteer engagement, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support to succeed both academically and professionally. Their efforts aim to address the needs of the whole child by building partnerships with schools, businesses, and community organizations.

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Site Coordinators

The Board Members at Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas (CISHOT) provide strategic direction, governance, and oversight to ensure the organization fulfills its mission of addressing the effects of poverty on children and reducing dropout rates. They collaborate on policy-making, financial stewardship, and resource development, and act as advocates within the community to foster relationships and secure support for CISHOT’s programs across the service area.

Board Members

The Directors Team at Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas (CISHOT) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of their respective departments, ensuring the effective delivery of services and interventions across the organization's service area. This team collaborates to manage financial operations, oversee youth development programs, implement CIS programs, facilitate workforce initiatives, and handle grant administration and data management to support the overall mission of addressing the needs of students and decreasing dropout rates.

Directors Team

The Leadership Team at Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas guides the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the organization. Comprising the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Program Officer, and Chief Impact Officer, this team collaborates to develop and implement programs that address student needs, enhance organizational impact, and ensure sustainable growth. They play a crucial role in fostering partnerships with local communities and stakeholders, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ultimately driving success in reducing dropout rates among at-risk youth.

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