Two-year study finds ºìÌÒÊÓƵ is effective | Child Trends
In 2016, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ launched a two-year research partnership with Child Trends, a leading national nonprofit research organization focused on improving the lives and prospects of children, youth, and their families. This study built upon findings from ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’ two rigorous impact studies, including deeper exploration of the characteristics and experiences of ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’ volunteer tutors, and a first look at social-emotional learning outcomes for our students. The study, which included all four ºìÌÒÊÓƵ regions in California, concluded in the fall of 2018.
Key findings include:
- ºìÌÒÊÓƵ was successful in recruiting and engaging students who needed reading support.
- Students who participated in ºìÌÒÊÓƵ improved in their reading and social-emotional learning skills.
- Volunteers upheld program fidelity and engaged in positive, supportive relationships with students.
- ºìÌÒÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members gained essential professional skills compared to national AmeriCorps alumni.
Additional information about the study findings can be accessed below.
Detailed briefs:
Social emotional learning outcomes: