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UNITED WE FIGHTFOR SOUTHERN NEVADA#UNITED4VEGAS

#UNITED4VEGAS | uwsn.org

MAKE AN IMPACT IN OUR

COMMUNITY



HELPING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES SUCCEED

EARLY EDUCATION STUDENT SUCCESS POST-SECONDARY ATTAINMENT

WORKFORCE SUPPORTSHelping children reach

their potentialBuilding an educational

foundation Improving career readiness

Creating stability for families



EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONINCREASE THE PROPORTION OF 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS ENROLLED IN PRESCHOOL

INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN READING PROFICIENTLY BY GRADES 3 & 4

BOLD AND MEASURABLE COMMUNITY CHANGE


EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

IMPORTANCE:• The State of Nevada is ranked 49th for preschool enrollment in the

United States 1

• By the age of 4, children from lower-income families hear 30 million fewer words than those from higher-income families 2

• By the time children from low-income families enter kindergarten, they are often 12-14 months behind national benchmarks 3

• Early learning programs can close achievement gaps by kindergarten


ONLY ONE OF EVERY THREE CHILDREN IS ENROLLED IN PRESCHOOL

IN CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA…


1) US Census Bureau. 2018. ACS 5-Yr Estimates. Table S1401.2) Hart, B., and Risley, T. (2003). “The Early Catastrophe: The 30-million word gap by age 3.” American Educator. 27(1): 4-9.

3) Council of Chief State School Officers. (2009). “A Quiet Crisis: The Urgent Need to Build Early Childhood Systems and Quality Programs for Children Birth to Age Five.” Policy statement. Washington, DC.


• Focus on elementary schools and neighborhood zones where preschool enrollment is below the Clark County average (34.6%)

• Quality early education scholarships to children and families in need

• Teacher training with new research and methods

• Parent and caregiver engagement in their child’s education

• Computer tablets to build essential STEAM* and literacy skills

*Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math


STRATEGIES:

BOLD AND MEASURABLE COMMUNITY CHANGEUNITED WE FIGHTFOR SOUTHERN NEVADA#UNITED4VEGAS



PROGRAM REACH:


HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEEDUWSN offers early education

scholarships at partner centers across the Las Vegas Valley

For more information, visit

uwsn.org/EarlyEducation



Last year, your support resulted in community impact…

• 1,257 preschool scholarships awarded

• 285 in-home early education sessions provided

• 165 providers, teachers, and staff trained

• 30 families assessed and screened for needed supports


RESULTS:


UWSN Quarterly and Annual Program Reports (2018-2019)


• Preschool enrollment in Clark County increased from 31% (2015) to 35% (2018), which represents 2,400 additional children attending preschool every year1

• More than 750 families are reading together every day2

• Children in Nevada Ready! classrooms see the strongest improvement in English language skills, math, and science and technology3


OUTCOMES:


28%

33%

41%

48%

52%

Social and Emotional Development

Language, Literacy, and Communication

Science and Technology

Mathematics

English Language Learning


Student Learning Improvements in Nevada Ready! Classrooms

1) US Census Bureau. 2018. ACS 5-Yr Estimates. Table S1401.2) UWSN Quarterly and Annual Program Reports (2018-2019)

3) Brigance Early Childhood Screening and Assessment



IMPACT STORY:


When Christian started pre-kindergarten, he needed an

individual education plan due to a developmental delay.

Through UWSN, teachers in Christian's classroom receive

training to identify & address delays in their students

With the help of these teachers, Christian now has the skills

he needs to continue on to kindergarten.

MEET CHRISTIAN




STUDENT SUCCESSIMPROVE GRADUATION RATES IN CLARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS



STUDENT SUCCESS

IMPORTANCE:• 1.2 Million high school students drop out every year across the

United States1

• High school graduates have higher average incomes and are significantly less likely to be incarcerated2

• High school graduates experience higher quality of life through:3

• Better health outcomes• Living in neighborhoods with lower rates of crime• Participation in civic life


CCSD HS GRADUATION RATES (GRADUATING CLASS OF 2019)


1) Alliance for Excellent Education (2011). “The high cost of high school dropouts: What the nation pays for inadequate high schools.”2) Davis, J. (August 2013). "Educational Levels Generally Make a Difference in Earnings." Politifact.

3) Rumberger, R.W. (2011). Dropping out: Why students drop out of high school and what can be done about it. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.


• Focus on high schools and neighborhood zones where high schoolgraduation rates are below the Clark County average (85.8%)

• Academic advising and family support services

• Tutoring and homework assistance

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Health care and supportive services for students in need

STUDENT SUCCESS

STRATEGIES:



STUDENT SUCCESS

PROGRAM REACH:


SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTSUWSN supports programs at partner

agencies serving studentsacross the Las Vegas Valley


www.uwsn.org/student-success




• 2,089 students received tutoring support

• 607 middle-school girls learned about healthy behaviors

• 774 patients seen by a mobile health care unit

• 95% students regularly completing homework

STUDENT SUCCESS

RESULTS:




• High School graduation rates in Clark County increased from 72% (2015) to 86% (2019)1

• Nearly 100% of students participating in a UWSN-funded program are on-track to graduate2

STUDENT SUCCESS

OUTCOMES:


1) Nevada Report Card 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rates2) UWSN Quarterly and Annual Program Reports (2018-2019)

85.8%

84.1%

84.6%

High School Graduation RatesClark County’s graduation rate is ahead of Nevada and the United States

United States

Nevada

Clark County


STUDENT SUCCESS

IMPACT STORY:


As a junior in high school, Jorge thought college was

completely out of the question.

All that changed when he met Erica from Leaders in Training,

who helped him become a leader and apply to college.

Since then, Jorge enrolled in Nevada State College and has

transferred to the University of Nevada - Reno.

MEET JORGE




POST-SECONDARY ATTAINMENTINCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS IN CLARK COUNTY WITH AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE OR HIGHER



POST-SECONDARY ATTAINMENT

IMPORTANCE:• Majority of jobs across United States require higher education1

• Lower levels of educational attainment are associated with lower earnings and higher rates of unemployment2

• A more highly-educated population has:3

• Higher earnings and household incomes• Increases in home ownership and financial stability• Better public health outcomes


54% OF NEVADA JOBS REQUIRE HIGHER EDUCATION

LESS THAN 1/3 OF CLARK COUNTY ADULTSHOLD A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE

1) National Governors Association (2011) "Improving Postsecondary Attainment Among Adults."2) Annual Earning of Young Adults. (2016) National Center for Educational Statistics.

3) Ratcliffe, C. (2015). “The Importance of Adult Educational Attainment for Parents and Children.” Urban Institute.


Focus on zip codes where adult higher education levels are below the Clark County average (31.8%)

• Leadership and mentorship programs

• College tours and assistance with college applications

• Support for standardized testing and applying for aid

• Tutoring, homework, and course planning assistance


STRATEGIES:




PROGRAM REACH:


SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTSUWSN supports programs at partner

agencies serving studentsacross the Las Vegas Valley


www.uwsn.org/post-secondary-attainment




• 519 high school students participated in leadership programs

• 185 students received college scholarship funding

• 80 students participated in FAFSA workshops

• 26 college tours and campus visits for student groups


RESULTS:




• Post-secondary attainment in Clark County increased from 30% (2015) to 32% (2018), equivalent to an increase of 48,500 people with higher education1

• 100% of students participating in a UWSN-funded program are on-track to graduate2

• 274 students from UWSN-funded programs enrolled in post-secondary courses of study3


OUTCOMES:


$4,793INCREASE IN ANNUAL INCOME WITH SOME COLLEGE

48,500MORE PEOPLE WITH HIGHER EDUCATION IN CLARK COUNTY

1) US Census Bureau. 2018. ACS 5-Yr Estimates. Table S1501.2) UWSN Quarterly and Annual Program Reports (2018-2019)3) UWSN Quarterly and Annual Program Reports (2018-2019)



IMPACT STORY:


As recipients of the Emerging Leadership Award for Women

scholarship, Jasmin and Lin are on the path to success

thanks to Women United! of UWSN.

Because of this support, Jasmin and Lin have the financial

support they need to pursue a college degree.

Both are attending UNLV and plan to stay in Southern

Nevada after graduation to help improve the community.

MEET JASMIN AND LIN




WORKFORCE SUPPORTSINCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF CLARK COUNTY RESIDENTS WORKING FULL-TIME



WORKFORCE SUPPORTS

IMPORTANCE:• Low-income families are at risk of falling into poverty, which can

disrupt household life and reduce educational outcomes1

• Low-income families are more likely to postpone medical care due to a lack of health insurance or money2

• Low-income individuals experience housing hardships at higher rates than other economic groups3


28% More than one-quarter of Clark County families are identified as low-income

CLARK COUNTY

1) “Child Poverty.” (2017). National Center for Children in Poverty. Columbia University. 2) Low-Income Working Families: Facts and Figures.” (2005). Washington, DC: The Urban Institute

3) Nevada Fact Sheet: Federal Rental Assistance. 2017. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.


Focus on zip codes where the proportion of full-time working adults is below average (66.2%)

• Technical and professional skills training

• Internships and hands-on experience

• Job preparation and placement assistance

• Vocational training, supportive services, certification, and credential assistance

WORKFORCE SUPPORTS

STRATEGIES:



WORKFORCE SUPPORTS

PROGRAM REACH:


SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORSUWSN supports programs at partner

agencies serving working familiesacross the Las Vegas Valley


www.uwsn.org/workforce-supports




• 478 people participated in a job readiness course

• 82 people created an employment or career plan

• 774 patients received care from a mobile health care unit

• 1,257 families supported by child care assistance

WORKFORCE SUPPORTS

RESULTS:




• 4,334 job-seekers found employment1

• 79% of participants earned an industry-recognized credential2

• 4,960 families in Clark County no longer identify as low-income, a decrease of 3% from 2015 (31%) to 2018 (28%)3

WORKFORCE SUPPORTS

OUTCOMES & IMPACT:


662,320

734,166

748,627

730,504

2012 2014 2016 2018

Low-Income Individuals in Clark County

The size of the low-income population in Clark County has been steadily declining since 2015

1) UWSN Quarterly and Annual Program Reports (2018-2019)2) UWSN Quarterly and Annual Program Reports (2018-2019)

3) US Census Bureau. 2018. ACS 5-Yr Estimates. Table S1701.


WORKFORCE SUPPORTS

OUTCOMES & IMPACT:


When Robbyosha first came to Foundation for an

Independent Tomorrow, she was looking for a job.

With assistance from UWSN, FIT paid for her nursing

assistant program tuition and provided help with

textbooks, scrubs, and gas.

Robbyosha can now support her family with a career she

is proud of.

MEET ROBBYOSHA




HELPING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES SUCCEED

EARLY EDUCATION STUDENT SUCCESS POST-SECONDARY ATTAINMENT

WORKFORCE SUPPORTS1,257 preschool

scholarships awarded2,089 students received

tutoring support 519 students participated in

leadership programs

478 workers completed a job readiness course



TOOLS FOR PARTNER SUCCESS



GET HELP | WWW.UWSN.ORG/GETHELP

uwsn.org/EarlyEducation, 702-892-2300 uwsn.org/HousingAssistance

uwsn.org/UtilityAssistance

lcvvld.org

girlsontherunlv.org

SaverLife.org

Nevada211.org or call 2-1-1 / 1-866-535-5654Text your zip code to 898211

NVFreeTaxes.org or call 702-987-4625NevadaHealthCenters.org or call 800-787-2568

uwsn.org/Nevada-Drug-Card

uwsn.org/FoodAssistance or call 702-765-4030

Childcarelv.org or call 702-473-9400

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