COIP Pilot

COIP Pilot 2012-2013 Summary Report

COIP Pilot

Two-school pilot in the Boise and Vallivue Districts began October 2012 and in January of 2013

Total children at the end of the pilot = 16All had a parent(s) in prison for six months

or moreChildren were 8-11 years of ageChildren met at least once per week each

week of the school term in a “club” setting

COIP Pilot

Pilot focus was on attendance, academics and behavior

Three sets of questions were created that addressed parents, students and teachers

We used the data from the questions as our baseline; as our midpoint; and as our final measurement

Pilot Questionnaires

The questions were directed toward how parents, children and teachers perceived attendance, academics and behavior.

Data was sent to BSU data analyst for entry and evaluation.

Children were identified only by numbers, not names.

THE RESULTS

The ResultsThe most obvious change resulting from the pilot was this:

Nearly every parent or guardian reported substantial improvement in the child’s behavior at home.

Children noted that the “clubs” or the pilot improved their sense of self and relationships. Parents commented similarly and noted an increased effort to provide enforcement of ‘doing homework.’

Home Behavior Improved

Home Behavior Before the Club

Home Behavior Afterthe Club

No trouble interacting with incarcerated parent◦47% Yes

Happy at home?◦ 75%

No trouble interacting with incarcerated parent◦75% Yes

Happy at home?◦ 65% Yes

Home BehaviorParents or guardians reported clear improvement in child’s ‘at home’ behavior.

It seems obvious that parents and guardian felt the ‘club’ or pilot program had a big impact on the child.

Parents specifically cited the club as helping the child improve their home life.

Less trouble at home

Child causes fewer problems

Child more willing to express their feelings

More openness

Other FindingsSome disconnect between parents perceptions and that of teachers.

No clear explanation for the differences other than teachers may have viewed the issue as one of discipline while parents and children did not.

Parents said they heard fewer complaints from their children about school.

Social interactions at school were mixed. Teachers saw more problems than parents and students saw

Parents saw improvements with teachers and classmates.

School WorkParents, teachers and students agree that by a small margin there were improvements, grade level work and general progress in school.

Teachers saw a big drop of children completing their assignments, but parents and students reported they saw improvement.

Generally, students seemed to not “try as hard” on their schoolwork

More students working at grade level than before the “clubs”

Mixed view of students completing homework assignments

2013-14 Pilot Plans

Current school year pilot begins in October

Six schools with possible addition of two more

Twin Falls, Boise, Nampa, Caldwell & Vallivue districts

80-100 childrenLong range plans are under discussion

What they said