Measurements for Goal #1 – School Climate• Satisfaction (students and teachers)• Cohesiveness (students)• Acceptance of diversity (students and teachers)• Bullying frequency (students and teachers)• Discipline referrals (teachers and principals)

Satisfaction• The extent to which

students feel satisfied with or like their classes.

Example questions:I like my class.My class is fun.

• Teacher satisfaction

Cohesiveness• The degree to which students understand, collaborate, and are friendly with one another

• Example questions: Children in my class like each other. In my class everyone is my friend.

Acceptance of Diversity• The extent to which students accept and

value other students from different cultures.

Example questions:I am happy that there are children in my class who speak different languages.I am happy to play with children who look different from me.

• Teacher feedback

Bullying Frequency Reported by 2nd-4th Grade Students

TEACHERS: “The school counseling project helps to reduce bullying in our school.”

PRINCIPALS: Using the baseline data from year one in 2009, discipline referrals were reduced from 371 cases to 262.

Measurements for Goal #2 – Testing/Achievement• Mastery of Counselor-Taught Lessons• Achievement Growth in Reading and

Math (MAP)• Academic Growth in 2009-2010 (MAP)• Achievement in reading and math (MCA-II)• Attendance• Feedback from teachers

Attendance (one of the NCLB measurements): Attendance improved from 95% in 2008-09 to 96% in 2009-10.

From the teacher survey/evaluation of counselor effectiveness:• 96% of teachers believe counseling on personal issues has benefited student performance (personal issues can make discipline problems much worse in the classroom, so counselor assistance was very beneficial).• 100% of responding teachers reported satisfaction with the counseling services.

Measurements for Goal #3 – “Sparks”(Individual Excellence)• 3rd Graders Articulation of Strengths and Interests• 4th Graders Articulation of Strengths and Interests• Counselor and teacher records

3rd Graders Articulation of Strengths and Interests

2009-10

4th Graders Articulation of Strengths and Interests

2009-10 2008-09

Counselor and teacher records show …• 100% of students were involved in age-appropriate performances, exhibits, competitions, and/or service projects• 100% of students identified as “at-risk” were

matched with mentors

Measurements for Goal #4 – Engagement/Stewardship• Parent responses• Principal responses• Enrollment increases

Parent Responses

Parent Responses

Parent Responses

Principal Responses

100% of principals agreed with these statements:

• My interactions with the Kindness Project team were adequate.

• The Kindness Project met my expectations.

• The Kindness Project contributes to the healthy climate of my school.

• The Kindness Project benefited the teachers.

• The Kindness Project benefited the students.

Enrollment has increased 4%, exceeding the project’s goal of a 1% increase each year.

Enrollment increases:

Measurements for Goal # 5 Collaboration• 100% of collaborators report total satisfaction with the Kindness Project.• Students and families in need of additional help are referred to Associated Psychiatry (up to six free sessions through Family Services Collaborative); data not reported due to privacy laws.

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