leave no parent behind by pamela hines - community convention 2016
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East Durham Children’s Initiative
Providing a pipeline of services from birth through high school for children and families in East Durham, with
support from partners and the community
Place-based
120 blocks, 1.2 sq miles~10,000 residents~3,000 children ages 0-17~1,000 children ages 0-4
Children are healthy and ready to learn
Children are prepared for kindergarten
Parents and caregivers are actively engaged in their children’s education
Students are academically proficient
Youth are prepared to graduate from high school, ready for college or career
The EDCI Zone is a safe, healthy, and economically thriving community
EDCI Overarching Goals
Early Childhoo
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Elementary School
MiddleSchool
High School
Parent Education and SupportChildcare and Preschool Access
Kindergarten Readiness Out-of-School Learning
Literacy and Academic EnrichmentHealth and Wellness
College and Career Preparation
Family Engagement (Parent Advocates)Community Engagement
Evaluation
EDCI Pipeline
EvaluationEarly Childhood Home visiting services Parent education and support Access to childcare and preschool Early literacy School readiness Family engagement
Elementary School Out-of-school learning Literacy tutoring and books Academic enrichment Arts opportunities Family engagement
Middle and High School Out-of-school learning and college prep
Youth engagement
Economic Development Career coaching ESOL classes Financial literacy and tax assistance Habitat for Humanity
Health and Nutrition BackPack Buddies and EDCI Summer
Lunch Nutrition education and mobile markets Sports and recreational opportunities Access to health services
Comprehensive
Overall reach Over 1,000 East Durham children enrolled since 2011, 58% still engaged 24% of enrolled children engaged in 3+ EDCI programs
Children are healthy and ready to learn 174 families with newborns received a nurse home visit 140 families with children ages 0-3 received early childhood home-visiting services
87% families referred to a community resource or agency Improved parenting attitudes and satisfactory home environments 96% children have up-to-date immunizations
140 students receive BackPack buddies each year at Y.E. Smith Elementary 500 children and 193 adults served at EDCI Summer Lunch 2015
Children are prepared for kindergarten Increased access to high-quality childcare via subsidy prioritizations 22 children (3-4 year olds) enrolled in half-day, bilingual EDCI LEAP Academy Increased school readiness skills for Stepping Stones and Academy children
Impact
Parents and caregivers are actively engaged in their children’s education Six EDCI Parent Advocates focused on supporting parents and caregivers with early
childhood and elementary school children, over 160 families engaged
Students are academically proficient Students participating in 3+ EDCI interventions had literacy learning gains More than 60 students improved literacy skills through HillRAP tutoring Over 250 kids participated in EDCI Summer Camp since 2011; summer learning loss is
prevented New EDCI STEAM Saturdays, Spring Break, and Summer programs New EDCI Middle School Youth Advocate
The EDCI Zone is a safe, healthy, and economically thriving community New college savings account initiative with kindergarteners at Y.E. Smith Elementary New two generational supports include career coaching, financial literacy, & tax help Durham Technical Community College scholarship offered to EDCI parent
Impact
Evaluation EDCI Early Childhood Parent Advocates -
promote early learning and kindergarten readiness through training and support to parents of children ages birth to five.
EDCI Elementary Parent Advocates -stimulate parental engagement in children's education and development at school and at home.
EDCI Middle School Youth Advocate -successful transition of students from elementary to middle school.
EDCI Parent Advocate Program
EvaluationEarly Childhood (Goal Areas) Facilitate Parent Understanding of Child
Development Promote Early Learning and Kindergarten
Readiness Foster Supportive Home Environment Provide Access to Community Resources
Elementary School (Goal Areas) Informed Parents Effective Parent-to-School
Communication Supportive Home Environment Access to Community Resources
Middle School (Domain Areas) Educational/Vocational Physical/Social/Emotional Health and Safety/Recreation Daily Living Skills Relationship Building
Program Goals and Domain Areas
What does parent engagement look like in Early Childhood? Parenting Communicating Learning at Home
Successes EDCI/LEAP Academy Parent Cafes Story Hour Partner Collaboration/Community Resource Referrals
Challenges Transiency Poverty
Parent Engagement in Early Childhood
What does parent engagement look like in Elementary School? Parenting Communicating Learning at Home
Successes School Collaboration Skill Building/Coaching Literacy Month Partner Collaboration/Community Resource Referrals
Challenges Transiency Poverty
Parent Engagement in Elementary School
What does parent engagement look like in Middle School? Parenting Communicating Learning at Home
Successes School Collaboration Partner Collaboration/Community Resource Referrals
Challenges School location Student Autonomy
Parent Engagement in Middle School
EvaluationGenius ProfilesAttendance Interventions
EDCI and Partner Programs
Transition to High School
Future Considerations
