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ATTITUDES TOWARD PROJECT MY TIME AMONG KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Objectives. Market Street Research conducted a multi-phase assessment of Project My Time, including:Focus groups with students participating in the PMT program. Self-administered surveys of students at the five schools offering PMT. A telephone survey of parents of students who attend PMT. A

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ATTITUDES TOWARD PROJECT MY TIME AMONG KEY STAKEHOLDERS

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    1. ATTITUDES TOWARD PROJECT MY TIME AMONG KEY STAKEHOLDERS Presented by Dr. Julie Pokela Market Street Research June, 2008

    2. Objectives Market Street Research conducted a multi-phase assessment of Project My Time, including: Focus groups with students participating in the PMT program. Self-administered surveys of students at the five schools offering PMT. A telephone survey of parents of students who attend PMT. A self-administered survey of school and PMT personnel.

    3. PARENT AND STUDENT FINDINGS

    4. Sources of Information About After-School Activities: Parents

    5. The three major ways students found out about PMT include: Their teachers told them about the program. They heard about the program from their friends. They read something about the program. Sources of Information About PMT: Students

    6. Parents’ Biggest Reasons for Choosing Child’s PMT Program*

    7. Parents’ Interest in After-School Programs*

    8. Parents: Changes PMT Needs to Make for Child to Enroll in the Program Next Year*

    9. Parents’ Satisfaction with PMT*

    10. The major strengths of the program include: The activities are fun and interesting, and students like having the ability to choose activities. The program’s social component, both spending time with their friends, and meeting new kids. The program’s educational aspects, including learning new skills and having the ability to get academic assistance when needed. The program leaders and teachers are friendly and kind. Most students are satisfied with the program’s location. Students’ Satisfaction with PMT Among Participants

    11. Aspects of the program that students are less satisfied with include: Problems with students in the program who are disruptive or threatening. Dissatisfaction with the activities, because they are too boring or because certain activities are mandatory and they would like to have more choice. Students’ Satisfaction with PMT Among Participants (cont.)

    12. Parents and students thought a policy of rewarding attendance with either PMT gear or gift cards would increase attendance. Students who receive rewards for attendance currently feel like they are being bribed. Parents and students reacted negatively to the idea of a punitive attendance policy that would prevent absent students from returning to the program. Students thought the best motivation would be fun and interesting programs. Strategies for Increasing PMT Attendance

    13. Parents: Extent to Which Specific Factors Are a Barrier to PMT Participation*

    14. Parents: Familiarity with PMT

    15. Parents : Convenience of PMT Hours

    16. Students: Barriers to Participating in PMT

    17. Likelihood of Attending Programs on Saturdays

    18. Amount of Help Needed with Types of Academic Assistance

    19. Interest in Special Events

    20. SCHOOL AND PMT PERSONNEL FINDINGS

    21. Perceptions Regarding Parental Involvement in OST Activities

    22. Perceived Benefits of Increased Parental Involvement in OST Activities

    23. Effective Methods for Engaging Parents and Increasing OST Involvement

    24. Awareness of and Familiarity with PMT

    25. Familiarity with Administrative Requirements and Training Opportunities

    26. Image of PMT

    27. Ways In Which Programs Like PMT Are Helpful in Meeting Goals for Students

    28. Ways to Enhance PMT

    29. Satisfaction with Communication About PMT

    30. Satisfaction with Site Directors

    31. Perceptions Regarding Academic Assistance Programs

    32. Summary There is room to increase awareness of PMT. Students usually heard about PMT from teachers, friends, or flyers or posters on school grounds. Parents used the same channels, such as by hearing about the program from their child’s teacher or reading notices distributed by the school. Students’ primary focus is on fun: they look for activities that are interesting, entertaining, and engaging. Parents need a safe environment that will help their child do better in school, learn valuable skills, make friends, and learn to get along with other children.

    33. Parents have practical concerns when making decisions about their children’s out-of-school time. Parents are highly satisfied with PMT. Parents’ primary complaint is that transportation and the program’s hours are a problem. Students are generally satisfied with PMT. Students’ biggest concerns are safety and entertainment. School and PMT personnel have a highly positive image of PMT. School and PMT personnel need better communication from and about the program. Summary (cont.)

    34. The primary barriers to participating in PMT include: Program hours and transportation home. A lack of awareness of the program. Safety. Some students want activities that are more interesting and entertaining. Students believe the best way of ensuring regular attendance is to offer consistently exceptional activities. Students were moderately interested in attending Saturday programs and parents were highly interested. Summary (cont.)

    35. Parents and students are interested in academic assistance programs, particularly programs that focus on teaching study skills and offering tutoring on specific subjects. School and PMT personnel also support academic assistance, and see the most need for assistance with math and English. There is tremendous support for special events to bring parents and students together. Summary (cont.)

    36. Recommendations Work actively to increase awareness of PMT among students and parents, and deepen knowledge of the program among all constituencies. Identify strategies to enhance methods and materials for communicating with stakeholders. Consider options for program hours to address concerns about children walking home after dark. Include a celebration, performance, or other event for parents and students at the end and, ideally, the beginning of the program as well.

    37. Recommendations (cont.) It is inadvisable to implement an attendance policy. Maintain and enhance the high quality programming. Provide homework assistance and Saturday programs.

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