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Mission

Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Vision

Our vision is that every student in Los Angeles’ public schools receives the supports they need in order to develop the emotional, social and learning skills required to graduate high school ready for meaningful employment or higher education.

Whatever it Takes

Values 

Integrity 

CISLA demonstrates trust, honesty, commitment, and compassion in decision-making and interactions with colleagues, students, and families. ​

Empathy 

CISLA seeks to break down assumptions, acknowledge the humanity in others, honor differences in thought and experience, and build connections in an authentic and respectful way. ​

Collaboration 

CISLA intentionally creates collaborative spaces where everyone is committed to working together towards the same goal.

Justice 

CISLA commits to action in the face of structures which undermine the inherent dignity & rights of all people.  ​

Accountability 

CISLA holds ourselves accountable to all levels of ownership and responsibility for our behavior, performance, and decisions under clear, transparent, and consistent expectations. ​

Community 

CISLA recognizes the strength in connections and relationships and fosters these by demonstrating compassion, celebrating successes, and building camaraderie.

Los Angeles Unified School District Partner Schools

107th Street Elementary School
99th Street Elementary School
Alexander Hamilton High School
Daniel Webster Middle School
Hollenbeck Middle School
Edwin Markham Middle School
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School
Grape Street Elementary School
John Liechty Middle School
Jordan High School
Mark Twain Middle School
Santee Education Complex
William Jefferson Clinton Middle School

​National Network

CISLA is an affiliate of Communities In Schools, the nation's leading dropout prevention organization proven to keep students in school and on the path to graduation. Working directly in more than 2,300 low-income schools in 25 states and the District of Columbia, Communities In Schools serves 1.5 million students who are at risk of dropping out and successfully helps 99% of our case-managed students stay in school. 

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  • Who We Are
    • Mission & Vision >
      • Strategic Plan
    • Our Team
    • Our Board
    • Financial Information
  • What We Do
    • Our Model
    • Our Impact >
      • Annual Report
      • Newsletters
    • Alumni Network
    • Our Schools
    • CISLA in the News >
      • Announcements
  • How to Help
    • DONATE
    • Volunteer
    • Stay In Touch
    • Careers