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Long-Term Educational Outcomes of Children in the
Positive Education Program’sEarly Childhood Centers
Long-Term Educational Outcomes of Children in the
Positive Education Program’sEarly Childhood Centers
Kimberly T. KendzioraAmerican Institutes for Research
Presented September 28, 2005 to the Advisory Board for the
Long Term Outcomes for Children Receiving Preschool Intervention for Behavioral and Developmental Concerns
Project Cleveland, OH
Kimberly T. KendzioraAmerican Institutes for Research
Presented September 28, 2005 to the Advisory Board for the
Long Term Outcomes for Children Receiving Preschool Intervention for Behavioral and Developmental Concerns
Project Cleveland, OH
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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Special Education Programs
Performed in collaboration with Early Childhood staff from the Positive Education Program
David Osher, Principal Investigator Elizabeth Spier, Bridget Goosby, Yen Chau,
and Fiona Helsel, Co-Investigators
Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Special Education Programs
Performed in collaboration with Early Childhood staff from the Positive Education Program
David Osher, Principal Investigator Elizabeth Spier, Bridget Goosby, Yen Chau,
and Fiona Helsel, Co-Investigators
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BackgroundBackground
Behavior plays an important role in the education of children with disabilities
Young children with undercontrolled, challenging behavior are at risk for poor long-term outcomes
Emerging behavior problems can be successfully addressed before school entry
Behavior plays an important role in the education of children with disabilities
Young children with undercontrolled, challenging behavior are at risk for poor long-term outcomes
Emerging behavior problems can be successfully addressed before school entry
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The Regional Intervention Program Study
The Regional Intervention Program Study
This was previously the only long-term study of children who received early intervention for behavioral concerns at a 3-9 year follow-up, RIP children worked,
complied, and played at school very much like their typical peers, and complied 82% of the time at home
This was previously the only long-term study of children who received early intervention for behavioral concerns at a 3-9 year follow-up, RIP children worked,
complied, and played at school very much like their typical peers, and complied 82% of the time at home
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The RIP Study, continuedThe RIP Study, continued
At a 25 year follow-up: 39 out of 40 had graduated high school None received special education services for
emotional or behavioral disturbances 39 out of 40 were employed
Source: Strain, Steele, Ellis, & Timm, 1981; Strain & Timm, 2001
At a 25 year follow-up: 39 out of 40 had graduated high school None received special education services for
emotional or behavioral disturbances 39 out of 40 were employed
Source: Strain, Steele, Ellis, & Timm, 1981; Strain & Timm, 2001
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About the Early Childhood Centers About the Early Childhood Centers
Previously known as the “EIC” program Founded in 1976, the ECCs offer a
professionally administered, parent-operated therapeutic program for children
Parents receive an experiential, coached training program to improve their relationships with their children and to enhance their children’s growth and development
Parents are trained to teach and work with their own children, and later work with new families entering the program
Previously known as the “EIC” program Founded in 1976, the ECCs offer a
professionally administered, parent-operated therapeutic program for children
Parents receive an experiential, coached training program to improve their relationships with their children and to enhance their children’s growth and development
Parents are trained to teach and work with their own children, and later work with new families entering the program
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ECC PopulationECC Population
Two thirds of the children are preschool children with a disability (PCD)
Of the remaining third, half of these are under 3 years of age and eligible for an IFSP
The other half of the remaining third, or 1/6 of the children are age 3 or older and “at risk”• May have significant problems at home or in the
community but do not qualify as PCD in the schools• Parenting concerns (DCFS referrals)
Two thirds of the children are preschool children with a disability (PCD)
Of the remaining third, half of these are under 3 years of age and eligible for an IFSP
The other half of the remaining third, or 1/6 of the children are age 3 or older and “at risk”• May have significant problems at home or in the
community but do not qualify as PCD in the schools• Parenting concerns (DCFS referrals)
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ECC Essential ComponentsECC Essential Components
Daily classroom/small group experience Daily parent-child play/training sessions Development of home programming Consultation with other care/service providers Weekly theory classes Support from parents who have received
services at ECC Strength based, ecological focus Team based staff with both education and
mental health orientation
Daily classroom/small group experience Daily parent-child play/training sessions Development of home programming Consultation with other care/service providers Weekly theory classes Support from parents who have received
services at ECC Strength based, ecological focus Team based staff with both education and
mental health orientation
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ECC “Critical Attitudes”ECC “Critical Attitudes”
Parent implementationNo rejectRe-EDucation principlesCelebrate strengths and small stepsFocus on “What do we do now?” not
“Why?”Appropriate referral to other servicesLifetime commitment
Parent implementationNo rejectRe-EDucation principlesCelebrate strengths and small stepsFocus on “What do we do now?” not
“Why?”Appropriate referral to other servicesLifetime commitment
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Research QuestionsResearch Questions
What important school outcomes, such as grades, achievement test scores, attendance, grade retention, disciplinary removals, special education service use, and high school graduation, occur within four groups of children matched at first grade:
What important school outcomes, such as grades, achievement test scores, attendance, grade retention, disciplinary removals, special education service use, and high school graduation, occur within four groups of children matched at first grade:
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Matched Child DesignMatched Child DesignFour Children in Each SetFour Children in Each Set
Child 1: Enrolled in the PEP EIC program
Child 4: Typical school mate
Child 3: Began receiving special education services for emotional/ behavioral problems in first grade
Child 2: Enrolled in a school district-basedearly intervention program Question: What are local
norms for academic development for children like this?
Question: What are long-term academic outcomes for children receiving different amounts of a parent-driven preschool behavioral intervention?
Question: What are long-term academic outcomes for children receiving typical district-sponsored preschool intervention?
Question: Does the timing of intervention (preschool vs. first grade) matter?
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Research Questions, continuedResearch Questions, continued
What were the observed effects of the Early Childhood Center program, and how were these achieved?
How cost-effective is parent-driven preschool intervention? Data are still being collected for this analysis
What were the observed effects of the Early Childhood Center program, and how were these achieved?
How cost-effective is parent-driven preschool intervention? Data are still being collected for this analysis
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Research ParticipantsResearch Participants All children ever enrolled in an ECC were eligible to participate –
approximately 2,400 We were able to locate about 800 families, and of these more than half
returned consent forms. Our consented sample of 389 was submitted to the Cleveland Municipal
School District for matching 103 students had at least some matches, resulting in a Cleveland
sample of 249 students Of the 249, 241 had elementary school data; 180 had middle school
data; 118 had high school data
All children ever enrolled in an ECC were eligible to participate – approximately 2,400
We were able to locate about 800 families, and of these more than half returned consent forms.
Our consented sample of 389 was submitted to the Cleveland Municipal School District for matching
103 students had at least some matches, resulting in a Cleveland sample of 249 students
Of the 249, 241 had elementary school data; 180 had middle school data; 118 had high school data
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Limitations of the Research DesignLimitations of the Research Design
Intervening variables: what matters more for long-term outcome: a long-ago intervention, or the accumulation of experiences since that intervention?
Biased group membership: how are ECC families different from those in the other matched groups?
Intervening variables: what matters more for long-term outcome: a long-ago intervention, or the accumulation of experiences since that intervention?
Biased group membership: how are ECC families different from those in the other matched groups?
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ECC Service DataECC Service Data
Children with information about their services at ECC
Children with information about their services at ECC
Variable N Average Std Dev Range
Age at enrollment 369 4.0 1.1 1.6 – 6.7
Months through Phase I
42 11.4 8.9 1 – 36.6
Months through Phase II
137 12.0 5.8 2.8 – 29.3
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Year of Birth of Study Children
05
1015202530354045
72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95
Year of birth
Co
un
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Gender of Study Children
Male78%
Female22%
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Race/Ethnicity ofStudy Children
83%
13%
2%
0%
1%
1%
0%
WhiteAfrican AmericanHispanicAsian AmericanMultiracialOtherUndeclared
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EIC Center Where Study Children Were Served
EIC East38%
EIC West62%
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Treatment Outcome Ratinggot worse
0%
no change9%
some improvement
60%
significant improvement
31%
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Attendance, Truancy, and Suspensions Across
Study Groups
Attendance, Truancy, and Suspensions Across
Study Groups
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ProcedureProcedure
Only Cleveland Municipal School District had the capacity to identify matches for the comparison study. Privacy, consent issues proved overwhelming when
only paper student records were available
District-level attendance records and school transcripts were obtained and reviewed for participants and their matched peers.
Only Cleveland Municipal School District had the capacity to identify matches for the comparison study. Privacy, consent issues proved overwhelming when
only paper student records were available
District-level attendance records and school transcripts were obtained and reviewed for participants and their matched peers.
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Who Are the Children in this Analysis?Who Are the Children in this Analysis?Gender: Group 1
Boys
Girls
Gender: Group 2
Boys
Girls
Gender: Group 3
Boys
Girls
Gender: Group 4
Boys
Girls
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Who Are the Children in this Analysis?Who Are the Children in this Analysis?
Race/Ethnicity: Group 2
White
African American
Latino
Race/Ethnicity: Group 3
White
African American
Latino
Race/Ethnicity: Group 1
White
African American
Latino
Race/Ethnicity: Group 4
White
African American
Latino
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Who Are the Children in this Analysis?Who Are the Children in this Analysis?Free/Reduced Price Lunch: Group 1
Free/Reduced PriceLunch
Full Price Lunch
Free/Reduced Price Lunch: Group 2
Free/Reduced PriceLunch
Full Price Lunch
Free/Reduced Price Lunch: Group 3
Free/Reduced PriceLunch
Full Price Lunch
Free/Reduced Price Lunch: Group 4
Free/Reduced PriceLunch
Full Price Lunch
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Importance of AttendanceImportance of AttendanceOn average, the higher a student’s attendance rate
in grades 1–9: the more high school credits they attempted each year
r = .23, p < .01 the more high school credits they completed each year
r = .72, p < .001 the better their yearly high school GPA
r = .73, p < .001
On average, the higher a student’s attendance rate in grades 1–9: the more high school credits they attempted each year
r = .23, p < .01 the more high school credits they completed each year
r = .72, p < .001 the better their yearly high school GPA
r = .73, p < .001
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Attendance ResultsAttendance Results
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Attendance ResultsAttendance ResultsAcross grades 1 through 9, ECC children had
significantly better attendance than all other groups, averaging 93%.
At 90%, children receiving district-based preschool services had significantly higher attendance rates than those receiving initial services in first grade or typically developing peers
The latter two groups had the lowest attendance rates, at 84% and 87% respectively.
Across grades 1 through 9, ECC children had significantly better attendance than all other groups, averaging 93%.
At 90%, children receiving district-based preschool services had significantly higher attendance rates than those receiving initial services in first grade or typically developing peers
The latter two groups had the lowest attendance rates, at 84% and 87% respectively.
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Importance of Early TruancyImportance of Early Truancy
Even in the first grade, students who later dropped out of high school had significantly more unexcused absences than those who went on to graduate
• t (42.90) = 3.75, p < .01
Even in the first grade, students who later dropped out of high school had significantly more unexcused absences than those who went on to graduate
• t (42.90) = 3.75, p < .01
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Unexcused Absences/TruancyUnexcused Absences/Truancy
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1234
School Grade
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Truancy ResultsTruancy ResultsECC children had significantly less truancy than the
other groups, averaging 2.1%Across grades 1 through 9, children initially receiving
services in first grade had significantly more truancy than the other groups, averaging 7.6%.
Children receiving district-based preschool and typically developing children had truancy rates at 4.0% and 4.9% respectively.
ECC children had significantly less truancy than the other groups, averaging 2.1%
Across grades 1 through 9, children initially receiving services in first grade had significantly more truancy than the other groups, averaging 7.6%.
Children receiving district-based preschool and typically developing children had truancy rates at 4.0% and 4.9% respectively.
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SuspensionsSuspensions
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1234
School Grade
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Suspension ResultsSuspension ResultsAlthough all four groups had low levels of
suspension, children receiving any early intervention–either ECC or district-based– had the fewest average days suspended at 0.13% and 0.28%, respectively.
Children initially receiving services in first grade and typically developing peers spent significantly more days suspended, averaging 0.47% and 0.77% respectively.
Although all four groups had low levels of suspension, children receiving any early intervention–either ECC or district-based– had the fewest average days suspended at 0.13% and 0.28%, respectively.
Children initially receiving services in first grade and typically developing peers spent significantly more days suspended, averaging 0.47% and 0.77% respectively.
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Attendance Study: DiscussionAttendance Study: DiscussionAttendance is about both a child’s willingness to
go to school and a caregiver’s ability to get them there.
Children who received ECC services had better attendance than matched children both with and without identified special needs.
Truancy is not just a high school problem; it can emerge early in elementary school.
Attendance is about both a child’s willingness to go to school and a caregiver’s ability to get them there.
Children who received ECC services had better attendance than matched children both with and without identified special needs.
Truancy is not just a high school problem; it can emerge early in elementary school.
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Emerging Results: GPA StudyEmerging Results: GPA Study Same sample: analysis of high school GPA
over time (63 children had high school data) No differences in how GPAs change over
time, but significant differences in GPA by group: ECC children: 2.55 District Preschool children: 2.51 Service at 1st grade children: 1.83 Typically developing children: 1.96
ECC group’s GPAs are significantly higher than those in the latter two groups; not different than district-based preschool group
Same sample: analysis of high school GPA over time (63 children had high school data)
No differences in how GPAs change over time, but significant differences in GPA by group: ECC children: 2.55 District Preschool children: 2.51 Service at 1st grade children: 1.83 Typically developing children: 1.96
ECC group’s GPAs are significantly higher than those in the latter two groups; not different than district-based preschool group
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Emerging Results: Dropout StudyEmerging Results: Dropout Study
Same sample as previousNo statistically significant results
Same sample as previousNo statistically significant results
N No Data Graduated Dropped out
ECC 85 61 19 5District Preschool 48 39 5 41st Grade Special Ed 31 25 4 2Typically Developing 85 61 16 8Total 249 186 44 19
Status
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Effects of ECC “Dosage” on Educational Outcomes
Effects of ECC “Dosage” on Educational Outcomes
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Dosage Study SampleDosage Study Sample
309 ECC children103 who attended Cleveland Municipal schools206 who attended any other district
“Dosage” = __actual days__ scheduled days
Median dosage = .73Sample split into “high” and “low” groups
309 ECC children103 who attended Cleveland Municipal schools206 who attended any other district
“Dosage” = __actual days__ scheduled days
Median dosage = .73Sample split into “high” and “low” groups
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Ohio Proficiency Exam Scores: 4th gradeOhio Proficiency Exam Scores: 4th grade
19
75
27
77
25
75
27
90
29
80
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20
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60
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Low High
Dosage Level
% P
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Exam
Math Reading Citizen Writing Science
Note: all group differences are statistically significant
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Ohio Proficiency Exam Scores: 6th gradeOhio Proficiency Exam Scores: 6th grade
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50
15
62
8
57
25
71
8
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Low High
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Exam
Math Reading Citizen Writing Science
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Dosage Level
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Exam
Math Reading Citizen Writing Science
Note: all group differences are statistically significant
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Ohio Proficiency Exam Scores: 9th gradeOhio Proficiency Exam Scores: 9th grade
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6573
85
55
73697975
67
0
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Low High
Dosage Level
% P
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Exam
Math Reading Citizenship Writing Science
Note: no group differences are statistically significant
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Educational Outcomes: Elementary Educational Outcomes: Elementary Effect B Chi-Square R2
Logistic Regression Results
-Repeated Grade -0.711 2.859
-Special Ed. Services 0.539 5.138
-Restrictiveness of Special Ed. Services 1.553
- Fully mainstreamed -0.321
- Partially mainstreamed -0.255
OLS Regression Results
-Number of Days Attended 9.252** 0.036
-Number of Days Tardy -1.604** 0.028
-Number of Unexcused Absences -1.048* 0.024
-Number of Days Suspended -0.014 0.003
-Average Grade in English 0.580** 0.129
-Average Grade in Math 0.214 0.017
*p<.05, **p<.01; positive numbers mean higher values for the high dosage group; negative numbers mean higher values for the low dosage group
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Educational Outcomes: Middle School Educational Outcomes: Middle School Effect B Chi-Square R2
• Logistic Regression Results
-Repeated Grade 1.227* 2.979
-Special Ed. Services 0.122 0.111
-Restrictiveness of Special Ed. Services 0.808
- Fully mainstreamed -0.427
- Partially mainstreamed -0.318
• OLS Regression Results
-Number of Days Attended 3.904 0.005
-Number of Days Tardy 1.755 0.014
-Number of Unexcused Absences 1.203 0.001
-Number of Days Suspended -0.59 0.031
- Average Grade in English 0.031 0.000
- Average Grade in Math -0.062 0.001
*p<.05, **p<.01; positive numbers mean higher values for the high dosage group; negative numbers mean higher values for the low dosage group
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Educational Outcomes: High School Educational Outcomes: High School
Effect B Chi-Square R2
• Logistic Regression Results
-Repeated Grade 0.383 0.325
-Special Ed. Services -0.177 0.379
-Restrictiveness of Special Ed. Services 1.604
- Fully mainstreamed -0.226
- Partially mainstreamed 0.214
• OLS Regression Results
-Number of Days Attended 14.295 0.044
-Number of Days Tardy -2.699* 0.061
-Number of Unexcused Absences -0.535 0.000
-Number of Days Suspended -0.175 0.003
- Average Grade in English 0.47** 0.044
- Average Grade in Math 0.144 0.004
*p<.05, **p<.01; positive numbers mean higher values for the high dosage group; negative numbers mean higher values for the low dosage group
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Dosage Study: DiscussionDosage Study: Discussion
Results of group comparison study for attendance are replicated with this alternative methodologyResults may be strongest in elementary school
Children of families who attended ECC more faithfully did better on 4th and 6th grade Ohio Proficiency Exams than low ECC attenders did
Results of group comparison study for attendance are replicated with this alternative methodologyResults may be strongest in elementary school
Children of families who attended ECC more faithfully did better on 4th and 6th grade Ohio Proficiency Exams than low ECC attenders did
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Focus Study: How Does ECC Work?
Focus Study: How Does ECC Work?
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Participants and ProceduresParticipants and Procedures
Conducted 90 minute focus groups with:10 Parents (2 groups)7 Professional staff2 Paraprofessionals
Conducted 30 minute interviews with 9 former participants
Participants were identified by ECC staff, who were asked to select a representative cross-section of individuals
Conducted 90 minute focus groups with:10 Parents (2 groups)7 Professional staff2 Paraprofessionals
Conducted 30 minute interviews with 9 former participants
Participants were identified by ECC staff, who were asked to select a representative cross-section of individuals
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Effects of the ProgramEffects of the Program Improved child behavior and skills
“Getting your kids literacy level up, getting a kid an ability to communicate, getting them able to read, when they can’t function on a more basic a level, the social skill building that happens for the kids is enormous.”
Improved parenting skills “I was better able to deal with the kids and enjoyed
that time at home more.” “When my mom was coming over and giving
incorrect parenting I’d have to correct her. I’d have to share the skills with her and share the skills with the teacher in kindergarten.”
Improved child behavior and skills “Getting your kids literacy level up, getting a kid an
ability to communicate, getting them able to read, when they can’t function on a more basic a level, the social skill building that happens for the kids is enormous.”
Improved parenting skills “I was better able to deal with the kids and enjoyed
that time at home more.” “When my mom was coming over and giving
incorrect parenting I’d have to correct her. I’d have to share the skills with her and share the skills with the teacher in kindergarten.”
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Effects of the ProgramEffects of the Program Sense of community
“In PEP everyone had the same problem and everyone was equal and they didn’t judge, they just helped.”
“The power of community, because people spent a significant amount of time there, relationships were formed that I think were tremendously supportive and healing. And I think these continue to this day. I think this is a healing community and an important dynamic.”
“They learn to advocate by meeting parents and families and making friendships. To have that supportive network is an essential component.”
“EIC is the first place where people come and aren’t told that they’re bad parents.”
Sense of community “In PEP everyone had the same problem and
everyone was equal and they didn’t judge, they just helped.”
“The power of community, because people spent a significant amount of time there, relationships were formed that I think were tremendously supportive and healing. And I think these continue to this day. I think this is a healing community and an important dynamic.”
“They learn to advocate by meeting parents and families and making friendships. To have that supportive network is an essential component.”
“EIC is the first place where people come and aren’t told that they’re bad parents.”
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Why Does ECC Work?Why Does ECC Work? Knowledge and Skill
“I learned to give positives, you always will love him, but this he did and these are the consequences”
“Also the practice, the guided practice, they do it we give them feedback, and its not like a workshop. You go to a workshop and its not interactive, but at PEP it’s the instruction, the practice, the feedback about the practice, and a big piece too is the sense of confidence.”
Empowerment “I felt more empowered because staff was telling me that I
had skills….I was then able to go into my child’s other settings and be very assertive and aggressive…I was able to go in and advocate in a positive, professional way. I could demonstrate my skills and I could advocate and get changes made.”
“When you leave EIC you know what your rights are. I wasn’t afraid to ask for them because I knew I was entitled to them.”
Knowledge and Skill “I learned to give positives, you always will love him, but this
he did and these are the consequences” “Also the practice, the guided practice, they do it we give
them feedback, and its not like a workshop. You go to a workshop and its not interactive, but at PEP it’s the instruction, the practice, the feedback about the practice, and a big piece too is the sense of confidence.”
Empowerment “I felt more empowered because staff was telling me that I
had skills….I was then able to go into my child’s other settings and be very assertive and aggressive…I was able to go in and advocate in a positive, professional way. I could demonstrate my skills and I could advocate and get changes made.”
“When you leave EIC you know what your rights are. I wasn’t afraid to ask for them because I knew I was entitled to them.”
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Why Does ECC Work?Why Does ECC Work? Demystifying Systems
“They get that practice, they’re a part of a team. They get to watch somebody who knows how to talk with a school district and just seeing that they absorb a model.”
Role of Paraprofessionals “They’re so credible. I can say one thing as a professional,
but I’m not going home with the kid. My saying, ‘Research shows…’ is undermined by the fact I don’t put him to bed at night. The paraprofessional says I do go home at night. The paraprofessional can say the tough things.”
Parent to Parent “The key to the success is the parent helping parent under
the guidance of professionals. The parent to parent component is the core of the program.”
Demystifying Systems “They get that practice, they’re a part of a team. They get to
watch somebody who knows how to talk with a school district and just seeing that they absorb a model.”
Role of Paraprofessionals “They’re so credible. I can say one thing as a professional,
but I’m not going home with the kid. My saying, ‘Research shows…’ is undermined by the fact I don’t put him to bed at night. The paraprofessional says I do go home at night. The paraprofessional can say the tough things.”
Parent to Parent “The key to the success is the parent helping parent under
the guidance of professionals. The parent to parent component is the core of the program.”
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For Further InformationFor Further Information
Kimberly KendzioraAmerican Institutes for Research
(202) 403-5391
Kimberly KendzioraAmerican Institutes for Research
(202) 403-5391