Evidence2Success Presentation for the Providence School Board
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Evidence2SuccessPresentation for the Providence School BoardProvidence, Rhode
IslandFebruary 27, 2012
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Agenda
Explain how Evidence2Success benefits children’s education and development
Identify ways Evidence2Success can support the Providence School Board’s vision for student success
Address School Board members’ questions and thoughts about Evidence2Success
Evidence2Success Goals and Strategies
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A Vision for Evidence2Success
Improve outcomes for all children by decreasing risk and improving protection at the community level– Change relationships among public systems, schools,
communities, and families by creating effective partnerships– Use the best available data on children’s strengths and needs to
choose proven programs that have been shown to produce better child well-being outcomes
– Invest in a portfolio of proven programs that reaches every eligible child
– Redirect a percentage spending from costly treatment to prevention and early intervention over time
– Build capacity to change policy and practice and to implement proven programs according to guidelines
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Education and Skills Attainment
Behavior Emotional Well-Being
Positive Relationships
Physical Health
Prenatal-Early Childhood 0-4 years
•Ready for school
•Pro-social behavior•Absence of anti-social behavior
•Free from depression & anxiety
•Positive relationship with positive parent(s), peers
•A healthy gestation and birth
•Free from chronic health conditions and developmental delays
Middle Childhood5-11 years
•Adequate academic performance, including reading by 3rd grade
•Regular school attendance
•Pro-social behavior•Absence of anti-social behavior, crime, and violence
•Has not tried/does not use illicit substances
•No risky sexual behavior
•Self-regulation
•Free from depression & anxiety
•Free from suicidal ideation
•Positive relationships with parent(s), pro-social adults, positive peers
•Free from chronic health conditions
•Free from obesity
Adolescence11-18 years
Same as above
•Graduation from high school
Same as above
•Absence of teen/unintended pregnancy
Same as above
Same as above Same as above
What do Providence’s children need to succeed?
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The Evidence2Success approach
Schools
Child/Family
Public Agencies
Community
Resources and Tools to Support Evidence2Success
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The citywide partnership will select two communities to take part in Evidence2Success
Community-Systems
Partnership #1
Community-Systems
Partnership #2
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Citywide Partnership
Elected officials
School superintendent
Public systems leaders
Representatives of Community-
Systems partnership
Community-Systems
Partnership
• Business Leaders• Civic Leaders• Faith Leaders• Resident Leaders• Service Leaders
(includes schools and systems)
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Role of Children and Youth Cabinet as leaders of Evidence2Success?
Develop a shared vision in collaboration with the community-systems partnershipsIdentify citywide funding and program prioritiesPrioritize root causes that affect children’s health and development based on survey dataIdentify proven programsDevelop action plans to implement proven programsDevelop monitoring process to ensure programs are implemented correctlyTrack progress in achieving outcomes
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How the survey works
Comprised of standardized measures that are valid, reliable, and predictive of developmental outcomes
Self-reporting tools for children (10-18 years) and parental-reporting tools for children ages 8 and younger
Designed for use across schools and multiple agencies and in the community to enable comparisons
50 minutes to complete
Available in paper format or online
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Sample Risk Factor Profile
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…and the positive influences that protect your children
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Proven Programs*Good Behavior Game
Guiding Good Choices
Reading Recovery
Multi-Systemic Therapy
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Survey results link children’s strengths and needs to specific proven programs
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Universal Prevention
Targeted Treatment
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Atlanta Neighborhood Planning Unit V (NPU-V):
Annie E. Casey Foundation Civic SiteTotal population: 15,500 Child population 4,100 35% of households have at least one child59% of children are in poverty Diversity: – 92% African American– 2% Hispanic Latino
– 3% Caucasian
A finance toolkit will help you map current spending on families…
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NPU-V Services: Total expenditures on children, young people and families with children (excluding juvenile justice)
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Total expenditure: $54,890,000
*‘Other services’ includes Child Support Pass-Through, Family Violence Assessment, Pre-vention Out-of Wedlock Pregnancy Program and Fatherhood Initiatives, transport services and family preservation and reunification services
Child protective services ($3,680,000)
Public health($270,000)
Foster care ($350,000)
Medicaid & Peachcare ($5,720,000)
Title 1($1,200,000)
Pre-K & Head-start ($2,570,000)
Work assistance ($1,740,000)
After school programs ($570,000)
Atlanta public high schools($9,050,000)
Child care ($870,000)
Other programs ($1,340,000)*
Atlanta public elementary & middle schools ($23,340,000)
Mental health programs($460,000)
Food stamps ($3,730,000)
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…and deploy resources to achieve greater returns for children, systems, and schools
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Age Group
# Youth
Target Group and Outcomes
Program Unit Cost Total Investment (per year)
Return on Investment (per
dollar spent)
2-4 years
864 All children at risk of behavior problems c. 30% = 250
Improved behavior, academics, delinquency
Incredible Years BASIC
$2,022Aiming to serve 25% of target group (N=63)
$127,386 $4.20
5-10 years
1,360 ALLImproved behavior,
academics, emotional regulation
Promoting Alternative Thinking
Strategies
$112Aiming to serve 100% of target group (N=1360)
$50,773(for 3 years)
$13.04
10-14 years
840 ALLReduced substance abuse,
violence, risky driving
Life Skills Training $34Aiming to serve 50% of target group (N=420)
$14,280 $42.13
10-16 years
1,400 Young people at risk of detention = 100
Reduced substance abuse, recidivism, improved mental health
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
$3,190Aiming to serve 90% of target group (N=90)
$287,100 $11.86
14-19 years
650 Pregnant girls and young women = 25
Improved prenatal health.Fewer childhood injuries, improved
school readiness
Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)
$9,42Aiming to serve 88% of target group (N=22)
$103,631(for 2 years)
$3.23
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How do you invest smarter for greater returns?
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$54, 890,000 in annual spending
Program Total Investment (per year)
Incredible Years BASIC
$127,386
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies
$50,773(for 3 years)
Life Skills Training $14,280
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
$287,100
Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)
$103,631(for 2 years)
Total Shift in Spending $583,1701 percent
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Summary of Evidence2Success Resources for Providence
Capacity building resources including coaching and technical assistanceSurveys and assessments to identify local strengths, needs, and resources and to track progressA database of proven programs that improve children’s health and developmentFinancing plans that draw on a range of strategies and ways of structuring program investmentsStart-up funding to support the transition to using and sustaining proven programs.
How Providence’s Priorities Align with Evidence2Success
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What makes Evidence2Success a good fit for Providence?
A strong commitment to children’s health and development
A focus on educational achievement for all students
A public systems infrastructure aligned to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of programs and services
Communities actively engaged in children’s initiatives
An emphasis on using data to make decisions
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What benefits does Evidence2Success offer Providence schools?
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Create a big picture view of child well-being in Providence
Link data on child outcomes and root causes to proven programs
Have a forum for working with public systems to address non-school influences
Effectively use resources and show the impact of your spending at a child and community level
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What progress has been made in bringing Evidence2Success to Providence?
Established 45-day initial engagement process with Mayor Taveras, starting February 1
Discussed with Superintendent Lusi how Evidence2Success can help to advance district priorities
Identifying Children and Youth Cabinet role in Evidence2Success governance structure
Secured survey approval by PPSD for administration in April
Meeting with key stakeholders (e.g., city council, General Assembly members, mayor, governor’s staff, DCYF director) to discuss their roles in Evidence2Success
Question and Answer
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Discussion Questions
What are your questions about how Evidence2Success can support the school board’s vision?
Which goals and challenges can Evidence2Success help you address?