INDIANAPOLIS — There are more resources on the way in Indianapolis to help children better succeed in the classroom. City Connects is a program at Marian University striving to do just that.
It has now expanded into nearly three dozen more schools across the state to help improve test scores.
City Connects first launched in Boston more than two decades ago and just launched in Indiana in 2021. This year, it has grown to 79 schools impacting over 26,000 students. The program partnered with the Indianapolis Mayor's Office to add 12 more schools as part of a grant.
Jillian Lain with City Connects said the program uses evidence-based strategies to make sure students get personalized help.
"The first half of the semester is really focused on creating what we call 'whole class reviews.' So, during that process, all of those individualized students' support plans are created and established," Lain said.
"We're in the information-gathering stage, so come the second semester of the school year, we'll likely see a lot more information about the strengths and needs of the students and then be able to then assess the types of interventions that will come along side that."
The program is still in need of coordinators at several schools across the state. Find a full list and learn how to apply at this link.