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