Dropout Prevention Program

Action for Success
An evidence-based CIS Dropout Prevention Program

Too many young people are failing in our public schools today, leaving the classroom without the skills needed to succeed in life. Schools alone cannot solve the complex and diverse problems faced by today’s youth. Students' school failure is usually the result of multiple stresses, most often from factors outside of school. CIS Action for Success works by building relationships that remove the barriers to learning and improve ways our community responds to needs of at-risk students and their families. Whether it’s math assistance, eyeglasses, or a caring person to talk to, when these basic needs are met, students can concentrate on what’s really important – learning – and educators can concentrate on teaching. 

Some of the services available for referral are:

Academic Tutoring	Family Counseling	Mentoring
Basic Needs	Individual Counseling	Parent Involvement
Community Service	Life Skills	Parenting Education Workshops
Conflict Resolution Workshops	Mental Health Services	Truancy Prevention

Action for Success follows the best practices of the national CIS Model, recognized by the National Dropout Prevention Center “for reducing school dropout and increasing high school graduation.”

Brunswick County Schools responds to Action for Success: 

“CIS has been great for Brunswick County Schools. Ardith Shaw and this program have made tremendous impacts on the lives of some of our most needy students. Words cannot express what Ardith through the program has done for some of our students.  

“Brian Walker is such a huge asset to Cedar Grove Middle School. Thank you to all who have made this position possible. Cedar Grove Middle School salutes you!  

“Courtney Milliken is doing a fantastic job as graduation coach.  She is recruiting and matching mentors to student personalities.  She really reaches out to the whole community for help for our students.  She monitors the progress and makes adjustments as needed. Just wish we had her all the time as the needs are great and time is limited for addressing all the needs.”