Discover how a unified approach to programs, people, and partners drives deeper impact
When data, strategy, and community voice come together, programs can not only meet needs, they can drive lasting change.
ACT Now Illinois is proving what’s possible when community school partners have the tools, data, and strategy to act on what matters most.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how ACT Now Illinois is using unified systems and actionable insights to improve outcomes, elevate partner collaboration, and strengthen their funding strategy.
You’ll walk away with:
- Ways to turn case management data into strategic insights.
- Tips for using needs assessments to build responsive partnerships.
- A framework for setting SMARTIE goals that track real impact.
- Strategies to streamline collaboration and meet funder expectations.
Speaker

Michael Guilmette, M.A.
Data Specialist for Community Schools
Afterschool for Children and Teens Now (ACT Now) Coalition
Michael Guilmette serves as a Data Specialist for Community Schools at ACT Now Illinois, the statewide coalition for afterschool and community schools. A two-time graduate of the University of Chicago, Michael is committed to strengthening education systems and building a robust evidence base for the community school strategy both in Illinois and nationwide. His work focuses on scaling the model across diverse contexts, including rural and urban school communities, ensuring that data-driven insights inform sustainable, community-centered education initiatives.