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Overview and Findings from Summer 2009 3/17/10

Overview and Findings from Summer 2009 3/17/10. A Powerful Network. 773 students served in 22 distinct summer transition programs 6 school districts actively participated Endorsed by the Mayor and County Chair’s Education Cabinet and linked to Youth Corps – Exploration Strategy

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Overview and Findings from Summer 2009 3/17/10

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  1. Overview and Findings from Summer 2009 3/17/10

  2. A Powerful Network • 773 students served in 22 distinct summer transition programs • 6 school districts actively participated • Endorsed by the Mayor and County Chair’s Education Cabinet and linked to Youth Corps – Exploration Strategy • A common focus on high school, college & career readiness for at-risk students • 500 students received high school credit for participation • Driven by the Connected by 25 research: Using academic indicators as early as 8th grade we can target the students most likely to drop out

  3. Resources Leveraged to Support Programs • 36 full-time AmeriCorps/VISTA members • 28 Masters students from Marylhurst • Monthly Tri-Met passes and incentives for students • Weekly career & college site visits: 135 visits to 58 businesses and 18 postsecondary institutions; 54 volunteer coaches accompanied students on visits Total value of in-kind support to programs: $556,972

  4. Whom did we serve?

  5. Whom did we serve? (Continued) 60% of students served were identified as “academic priority” Data provided through an initial report from Northwest Evaluation Association. Note: Student-level data was available on 712 of the 773 students who completed programs

  6. A closer look at “Academic Priority” participants * Based on 08-09 8th grade enrollment **This figure represents average of all grades, not only 8th

  7. Impact on Students Feelingbetter prepared for 9th grade 70%of surveyed students agree or strongly agree. Feelingmore motivated to graduate 78%of surveyed students agree or strongly agree. Thinking more about their futures 83%of surveyed students agree or strongly agree. Considering new post high school options 76%of surveyed students agree or strongly agree. LEGEND: Strongly Agree Agree Sort of Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree On a program exit survey, students reported that they were: N = 221

  8. What did we hear from our partner programs? • Participating in Ninth Grade Counts had a positive impact on our programming • 95%of partner programs agree or strongly agree. • Enhanced our services to youth • 90%of partner programs agree or strongly agree. • Allowed us to serve more students • 65%of partner programs agree or strongly agree. • We would participate in the initiative again • 95%of partner programs agree or strongly agree.

  9. LOGISTICAL INFORMATION FOR 2010 NOTE: As part of a separate presentation on resources and opportunities for 2010, next slide was presented at the Ninth Grade Counts Community of Practice Meeting to offer an overview of the Career & College Site visits being offered to Ninth Grade Counts programs through the Office of the Mayor. [SEE NEXT SLIDE]

  10. Ninth Grade CountsCareer & College Site Visits Faith Community Application Selection Orientation Marketing Processing Applications Background Checks Programs contact potential volunteers and secure commitment Resource FairApril 26 or 27 Roles Visit Logistics Prep Materials BetterTogether Hands-OnPortland

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