LAS VEGAS, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, August 2nd, top level executives from Communities In Schools Western Affiliates will be coming to Las Vegas for a two day convening to discuss how to increase their effectiveness in empowering students to stay in school and prepare for life.  The convening will take place at the Sun Coast Hotel & Casino.

The convening will feature guest speaker, Elaine Wynn, Communities In Schools National Board Chair, who will discuss how to engage community leaders to help stop the dropout crisis.  In addition, panelists and speakers will discuss key topics relating to programming and capacity building.

"We are very excited to have these Communities In Schools leaders come to Las Vegas," said Nevada State Director, Louise Helton.  "By discussing key topics and sharing ideas I am confident that everyone will leave with the tools to keep more students engaged in school in communities all across the Western region of our country," she added.

About Communities In Schools of Nevada: Communities In Schools surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Through a school-based coordinator, Communities in Schools connects students and their families to critical community resources, tailored to local needs.  Working in more than 3,200 schools, in the most challenged communities, in 26 states, and the District of Columbia, Communities in Schools serves nearly 1.4 million young people and their families every year. Communities in Schools has become the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, and the only one proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates.

SOURCE Communities In Schools of Nevada