1. Measurements for Goal #1 – School Climate • Satisfaction (students and teachers) • Cohesiveness (students) • Acceptance of diversity (students and teachers) • Bullying frequency (students and teachers) • Discipline referrals (teachers and principals)
11. TEACHERS: “ The school counseling project helps to reduce bullying in our school. ”
12. PRINCIPALS: Using the baseline data from year one in 2009, discipline referrals were reduced from 371 cases to 262.
13. Measurements for Goal #2 – Testing/Achievement • Mastery of Counselor-Taught Lessons • Achievement Growth in Reading and Math (MAP) • Academic Growth in 2009-2010 (MAP) • Achievement in reading and math (MCA-II) • Attendance • Feedback from teachers
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18. Attendance (one of the NCLB measurements): Attendance improved from 95% in 2008-09 to 96% in 2009-10.
19. From the teacher survey/evaluation of counselor effectiveness: • 96% of teachers believe counseling on personal issues has benefited student performance (personal issues can make discipline problems much worse in the classroom, so counselor assistance was very beneficial). • 100% of responding teachers reported satisfaction with the counseling services.
20. Measurements for Goal #3 – “ Sparks” (Individual Excellence) • 3 rd Graders Articulation of Strengths and Interests • 4 th Graders Articulation of Strengths and Interests • Counselor and teacher records
21. 3 rd Graders Articulation of Strengths and Interests 2009-10
22. 4 th Graders Articulation of Strengths and Interests 2009-10 2008-09
23. Counselor and teacher records show … • 100% of students were involved in age- appropriate performances, exhibits, competitions, and/or service projects • 100% of students identified as “at-risk” were matched with mentors
24. Measurements for Goal #4 – Engagement/Stewardship • Parent responses • Principal responses • Enrollment increases
28. Principal Responses 100% of principals agreed with these statements: • My interactions with the Kindness Project team were adequate. • The Kindness Project met my expectations. • The Kindness Project contributes to the healthy climate of my school. • The Kindness Project benefited the teachers. • The Kindness Project benefited the students.
29. Enrollment has increased 4%, exceeding the project’s goal of a 1% increase each year. Enrollment increases:
30. Measurements for Goal # 5 Collaboration • 100% of collaborators report total satisfaction with the Kindness Project. • Students and families in need of additional help are referred to Associated Psychiatry (up to six free sessions through Family Services Collaborative); data not reported due to privacy laws.