(Nadia Bastien at Back to School Night)

Dobie CIS Program 

Staff:

Nadia Bastien, Program Manager (512) 413270 Ext. 72546 nadia.bastien@austinisd.org

Program Overview: Program partnering with schools to provide students with support in eliminating barriers that potentially put students at risk for dropping out of school. We surround students with a community of support, and provide a space for students to feel safe and meet with trusting adults.

Program Initiatives:

• Case manage 75 Dobie students through individual and group counseling, mentoring and tutoring services
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• School Wide Supports
• Supporting student’s families for best overall student success

Service Topics: 

• Self-Esteem Building
• Understanding Stress and Anxiety and Learning Cooping Skills
•  Success in the Classroom and Academic Support
• Positive Decision Making
• Maintaining Healthy Friendships
• Grief/Loss Support
• Future Planning and College/Career Readiness
• Empowering Student Voices and Student Leadership on campus
  
  And other topics centered around supporting students over all achievements

Eligibility:

• CIS services are free, voluntary and confidential to all students who participate

How to refer your student:

• Reach out to program manager for a link or paper to fill out a CIS recommendation form 
• Call or email us with student’s name and reason for referring them 
• Speak to a CIS staff member in person

Questions:

Contact staff by calling the CIS office at (512) 414-3270 ext. 72546, by email or stop by the office in Portable 5 

  
 Supporting students in school and Beyond.