Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali Shares Strategies on Dropout Prevention with Nonprofit Software Provider nFocus Solutions

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/-- nFocus Solutions^®, the leading provider of performance management and outcome measurement solutions for nonprofits, communities and government agencies nationwide, has teamed with Dan Cardinali, President of Communities In Schools (CIS), for an in-depth discussion on ways to improve academic success and combat the growing school dropout problem.

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CIS is a nationwide organization serving 1.25 million students in 27 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Through its integrated student supports model, CIS helps students and their families access the resources they need to succeed. Nearly 90 percent of students served by CIS reduced their high-risk behaviors in 2010 and 2011. To read Cardinali's interview, visit the Ideas nFocus Blog.

Cardinali will further discuss dropout prevention strategies at nFocus' Communities for Change 2013 symposium, taking place Oct. 23-25 at the Hilton Omaha in Omaha, Neb. The event is a premier annual conference for nonprofit, city government, education and community decision-makers who are focused on making a positive impact on complex social problems.

"Preventing dropouts and ensuring academic success are important issues for the entire community, but there are no silver bullets," Cardinali said. "At Communities for Change 2013, our audience will see how powerful and flexible the integrated support model we utilize can be because of its focus on evaluating school and student needs and bringing in community resources that directly impact those needs."

"Communities In Schools' evidence-based approach has already helped thousands of students across the nation," said Ananda Roberts, president of nFocus Solutions. "We are proud to partner with such an outstanding organization and pleased to feature Cardinali as a premier speaker at our conference this fall."

To learn more about nFocus, visit nfocus.com. For information about Communities for Change 2013 or to register, visit nfocus.com/communities-for-change.

About nFocus Solutions^®
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