February 28, 2024 edition | |
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Shout out to Dani Vanoye for always coming up with the best ideas for SK programming and just being a constant support in any way, shape or form. I wouldn't be able to do this without you! DREAM TEAM! #SK4L
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Shout out to Josefina Rozelle for stepping up and helping out with SK programming when I was out sick for the week, I greatly appreciate you always being there to support our students!! THANK YOU!
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I want to give all my thanks to Elvira Gutierrez for always being there to support SmartKids in any way possible. You really are the glue to this team Miss! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! #SK4L!!!
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All my gratitude to Ti Griego and Mikael Pavia. They have been a rock during AMC ongoing transition. They show up, problem-solve, and get things done with a positive attitude and laughter. It is a joy to have you on my team. Thank you for all you do.
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SHOUT OUT to Team Thunder (aka Development Team) for the awesome Partner Appreciation Lunch on Monday!
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SHOUT OUT to PAL helpers: Nathan, Cameron, Bianca, Tristin, Keyanna, Jess, April, Angela, Kelly.
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SHOUT OUT to the PAL "CIS Space" designers: Michelle, Dorothy, Madison, Carmine, Lila, Jenny, Angela and Christian!
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Share appreciation and gratitude for a fellow CIS employee. Giving a shout out is a great way to recognize an individual or group for their extra effort and talent, and to contribute to a culture of appreciation, community, and kindness.
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Nominate someone for Employee Excellence. Click here for the form and here to learn about employee recognition & appreciation at CIS of Central Texas.
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CISCT Job Openings
Click here to view a complete list of our open positions.
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Intern Department Updates
Reminder from UT Austin: Request Fall 2024 BSW Students Now!
The spring semester is underway which means the BSWs for fall are on their way!
Request a BSW generalist intern for the fall semester now. We will be advertising your requests to students beginning in March. Students decide on their top internship choices by reading the descriptions you enter in the database, so please make sure they are accurate, up to date, and interesting!
Request your interns by following the instructions below:
Make a request for the first time:
1. Login: https://employer.gradleaders.com/UTSSWField/Employers/Login.aspx?jprid=7073
2. Find and select the “Internship Requests” tab on the left of your screen.
3. Select "Add New" above the “Internship Requests” title
4 Fill in the required fields in the Internship Information and Posting Information fields.
5. Under "Placement Process”, be sure to select BSW or MSSW Final Field for your request.
6. Click "Save".
Copy a past request:
1. Login: https://employer.gradleaders.com/UTSSWField/Employers/Login.aspx?jprid=7073
2. Find and select the “Internship Requests” tab on the left of your screen.
3. Find and select the internship title you would like to copy
4. Click the “Copy” button beneath the Internship Status.
5. Edit the Internship Request.
6. Click "Save"
NOTE: Your internship request in the database will be held in a pending bin until it is approved by the OFE. It doesn’t mean you did it wrong; it means we activate our placements when it’s time for the students to see them. If you see your placement as pending, you have entered it correctly. Thank you for understanding.
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We're looking for a Database Success Specialist to join our team later this Spring . Interested in applying, or know someone who is? Please share the posting with them!
CAMPUS FEEDBACK SURVEY REDESIGN WORKSHOP
Help us redesign the Campus Staff Feedback Survey to align with the new versions of the Student and Family Feedback Surveys! Sign up for one of two redesign workshops on Tuesday, March 26th, at either 12:00pm or 2:00pm. Register on Auzmor today!
TIP OF THE WEEK
Uploading a PC? Use the 'Upload Consent Form' button on the Recommendation object to upload the PC and enter the PC Received Date all at one time. Remember – the PC gets uploaded to the Contact record page, since it's a multiyear form.
Uploading ABA Documentation? Use the 'Files' section on the Program Engagement record for the student, since these documents are school-year-specific. There's no button for this, you can drag-and-drop or click to upload.
CLOSEOUT GUIDANCE IS HERE!
We know you've all been waiting, and the Closeout Guide for 2023-2024 is finally here! The guide is also linked throughout the Summer Program Requirements Guide, so please take a look and let us know if you have any questions.
APOLLO 201: REPORTS & DASHBOARDS TRAINING
Itching to learn reports and dashboards? Need a refresher on bulk service deliveries? Spring 2024 - Apollo Training Session List.pdf for a flyer that shows all the Apollo training dates for the rest of the school year! Sign-ups are available now on Auzmor for these monthly training events.
RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
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PMD Office Hours are Mondays 3-4pm and Fridays 8-9am via Teams.
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Read the Inactivation Guide - it will set you up for success as you request inactivations for students rolling off caseload.
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Email [email protected] if you need support, have questions, or have a feature request/suggestion.
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Apollo FAQs.docx is a document that contains answers to commonly asked questions. PMD updates this on a weekly basis.
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Video Walkthrough Links.docx is a list of common Apollo functions (everything covered in 101/102 and then some!)
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PMD Apple Updates Archive.docx is a new document that lists out all of PMD's Apple updates for the year! Thanks for bearing with us as we streamline our communications.
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Male Student Achievement Program (MSAP)/ Special Shout Out! | |
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Danny Criminski’s work ethic is foundational towards MSAP’s success at Eastside Early College High School. He is always willing to help with onboarding new hires by allowing them to shadow him on campus. More importantly he is someone that his students turn to for guidance and advice because he shows them what leading with kindness looks like. I am proud to serve along side Danny and am very grateful for the example that he sets for his kiddos. Keep it up sir! -MSAP PD
Shout out to Danny for always bringing smiles when visiting Central. I remember one of my first times attending a event outside of Central and how you greeted and spoke to me as if we were old friends. It has been an absolute pleasure being your coworker. -Central Staff
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CIS Central Texas Spotlights! | |
Summer Programming updates | |
CCMR Department Updates and Resources | |
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Adulting 101
WHEN?
Friday, March 1, 2024
10AM to 3PM
WHERE?
ACC Riverside Campus (1020 Grove Blvd)
WHO?
This event is an opportunity for high school students and those who are about to transition into independence and self-sufficiency.
We are aiming for students who may be interested in attending a trade school or who haven’t figured out what they are going to do after high school.
The cost of attending ACC is a fraction of the cost for trade school as well as four-year colleges, we encourage students to start with us.
ANYTHING ELSE?
There will be lunch, giveaways, door prizes, a student/alumni panel, presentations from UFCU about financial management, workshops, and a series of pitches about the different engaging programs that ACC has to offer.
HOW?
You can register your students by sending them to www.austincc.edu/adulting101. We are capping registration at 200 students, so sign up soon to guarantee a spot.
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Click here to access the PDF for the Conference Recap & check out the links! | |
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Let’s Talk Series: Postponement and Equity Fundamentals Series:
In the interim, our internal Let’s Talk Series will remain postponed until we hire our Sr. Director of Human Resources. Instead, we encourage staff to attend the Equity Fundamentals Series hosted by CIS National. The Equity Fundamentals Series will delve deeper into critical areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Here is a look at the sessions:
• February 29, How Can School Professionals Create an Inclusive Environment for Students and Caregivers Impacted by Invisible Disabilities
• March 14, The Future of Leadership is Queer
To register for the series please follow this link, https://communitiesinschools.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcuqurzMpHNWBsU3dDxpiivka57Zp3JR6#/registration
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The presentation will explore the impact of grief on people of Latino and Hispanic culture. The talk will discuss cultural considerations that may impact work with the Latino and Hispanic communities. We will discuss activities and interventions that will help in grief work. Cost: $30
Register here!
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Emotional Intelligence Workshop
In partnership with the UT Center for Community Engagement, the UT School of Nursing and the AMEN Program, we will host this session as part of CCE's Community Classroom Series.
The session Emotional Intelligence Workshop: Enhancing Interpersonal Connections will delve into the intricacies of emotional intelligence and its impact on effective communication. Participants will explore how emotional intelligence contributes to fostering understanding and creating strong connections among individuals, emphasizing its relevance in multiple settings.
This discussion will be led by Jasmine Lott MSN, RN and take place in person:
When: February 29th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Windsor Park Branch Library
5833 Westminster Dr Austin Texas 78723
Limited registration spots available.
Register Here: https://www.givepulse.com/event/431156 [givepulse.com]
If you need a registration fee waiver please contact Stephanie L. Lang at: [email protected]
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SSCMN March Training: Unidentified and Ambiguous Grief and Self Care
The Social Services Case Management Network (SSCMN) invites you to join us for our upcoming virtual training. Click the link below to view details of March's training and free Social Work CEUs:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Mar 8, 2024 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Unidentified and Ambiguous Grief and Self Care
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://yapinc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YruUmNH9Rpa8xyS-Wp9GWQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Congrats this weeks Winner of a Panera Gift Card is: Bianca Castillo! | |
Samantha Gutierrez, Community Outreach Specialist, is delighted to share with us all that her baby boy is now Earthside! Larry Jermaine, Jr., was born on February 7th at 4:04am, weighing 7lbs 10 oz and 20 inches long. Baby LJ, mom and dad are well, healthy, and happy! | |
Manor Sr High School CIS student decorated a wall outside of CIS. They were given small mirrors to and asked to write inspirational messages on them. The mirrors were then hung up and decorated for Spring. "Take What You Need" flyers were also placed on the wall so that students and staff could take what they may need. | |
Sa Marcos Squad representing at the SOWK Conference! Elissa Gardea, PM at Miller MS, Renelle Cruz, PM at Bowie ES, Keren Hernandez, PM at Hernandez ES, Ariana Ruiz, PM at Bonham PreK. | |
PM Cynthia Cruz Ramirez and PM Yoatzin Galvan enjoying the 33rd Annual Texas School of Social Workers Conference. Learning, networking and building community was just some of what the conference brought them. | |
From the first Innovation Team ❤️ (our annual PAL pic) | |
Check out video for a few photos from Partner Appreciation Luncheon | |
Communities In Schools of Central Texas surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. | | | | |
