Scaling for Success: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships to Accelerate Impact in Education

Dr. Heather Clawson, Chief Innovation and Program Officer for Communities In Schools’ (CIS) National Office, and Jeff Edmondson, Executive Director of Community Impact for Ballmer Group, team up for an inspiring fireside chat on scaling impact through strategic investment and collaboration.

This session will explore how Ballmer Group’s unprecedented $165 million Scaling for Success investment is helping CIS expand its evidence-based student supports model to 1,000 new public schools nationwide. Heather and Jeff will share how this game-changing partnership came together, the innovative public matching requirement designed to attract local funding and the step-by-step process for scaling a national initiative.

Attendees will gain insights into the development of cohorts and the application process for CIS affiliates, providing a roadmap for organizations aiming to scale their programs effectively.​