Oct 20 2009 – Federal Way Mirror
KYRA LOW
Thanks to a partnership between Communities In Schools and the City of Federal Way, teachers and counselors will have a new tool to help students going through a rough patch.
Together, they unveiled a new computer program Web site that will put social resources at educational staff’s fingertips — and compile the district’s list of resources into one data bank.
“This is great, awesome,” said Josh Garcia, director of Teaching for Learning. “Kudos to you. This helps leveling the playing field for kids to learn.”
The CIS Resource Database puts all of the district’s currently known social resources into one place, including psychiatrists, school supply donation centers, housing support and help for those who do not speak English.