Communities in Schools of

THE COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS NATIONAL MODEL OF INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS ACROSS OUR NETWORK OF 12 INDEPENDENT LOCAL AFFILIATES AND INTERESTED COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO STUDENTS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. THE STATE OFFICE PROVIDES AFFILIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, BOARDS, STAFF AND COMMUNITIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES AND TOOLS NEEDED TO ENSURE IMPACT ON STUDENT OUTCOMES THROUGH EXPERTISE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF:1. AFFILIATE CAPACITY BUILDING2. PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT3. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING