Discipline Referrals
We believe qualitative data helps illustrate and complement the
quantitative findings obtained from our Web-based surveys.
Discipline
Referral Data
Scientifically Research Based
This form was created to help schools document that Project Wisdom is
scientifically research based and aligns with No Child
Left Behind.
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Third-party Evaluations
2008 Program Evaluation - Project Wisdom Educator Resource Site (ERS)
Key Findings:
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96% of all principals indicated they would recommend this site.
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99% indicate they enjoy receiving the weekly morale boosters.
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92% indicate they enjoy reading the Teacher Story.
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91% indicate they enjoy the special-topic ERS broadcast messages.
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97% indicate an overall satisfaction with this online service.
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Materials offered on the ERS are being used in advisory, homeroom,
and character education classes; in the discipline process; during
counseling sessions and other academic classes.
Data
analysis and reporting conducted by Dr. Beth
Manke, Professor in the Human Development Department at California
State University, Long Beach, and Adjunct Professor at the University
of Houston.
Link to Full Evaluation
Link to Executive Summary
2004 Program Evaluation
Key Findings bulleted at the top of this page.
Data analysis and reporting conducted by Dr.
Beth Manke, Professor in the Human Development Department at
California State University, Long Beach, and Adjunct Professor at
the University of Houston.
Link to Full Evaluation
Link to Executive Summary
2003 Program Evaluation
Key Findings:
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Reduces incidents of disruptive behavior, such as bullying and
teasing.
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Helps develop a more positive school climate.
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Reduces discipline referrals.
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Creates perceived benefits that are immediate (no sleeper effects).
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Produces benefits that do not dissipate with time.
Data analysis and reporting conducted by Dr.
Beth Manke, Professor in the Human Development Department at
California State University, Long Beach, and Adjunct Professor at
the University of Houston.
Link to Full Evaluation
Other Survey Results
2010
Online Survey - Project Wisdom Educator Resource Site (ERS)
An
online survey was conducted in 2010. This survey was sent to all
registered users of the Project Wisdom Educator Resource Site and
over 1,500 educators responded. The objective of this survey was
to help the content development team, customer service department,
and Web development team better serve client schools. It was not
evaluated by a third party and used solely for internal purposes,
but the results are noteworthy.
Key Findings:
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96% of all principals indicated they would recommend this site.
I used Words of Wisdom at my previous
school location, and in both places, it caught the focus of
students and helped them reflect on the choices they made. The
program is also popular with the staff (and parents).
- Dawn Ellis, Principal, Washington, DC
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99% indicate they enjoy receiving the weekly morale boosters.
Love the Just for You [weekly email
to educators]. It is like a little gift in my mailbox. Every
time I read it, I receive a morale boost and am reminded why I do what I do.
- Amy Reeves, Teacher, Ortonville, MI
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92% indicate an overall satisfaction with the Teacher Story.
Thanks for "making it real." I like
hearing how real people respond and react - rather than theories
about how one could or should.
- Cheryl Crane, Teacher, Hubert, NC
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92% indicate
an overall satisfaction with the special-topic ERS broadcast
messages.
The topics/focus are very relevant and thought-provoking.
- Kate Motsiff, School Social Worker, Warrensburg, NY
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Materials offered on the ERS are being used in advisory, homeroom,
and character education classes; in the discipline process;
during counseling sessions and other academic classes.
2007 Online Survey - Project Wisdom Educator Resource Site (ERS)
An online survey was conducted in 2007. This survey was sent to
all registered users of the Project Wisdom Educator Resource Site
and over 1,100 educators responded. The objective of this survey
was to help the content development team, customer service department,
and Web development team better serve client schools. It was not
evaluated by a third party and used solely for internal purposes,
but the results are noteworthy.
Key Findings:
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92% indicated
an overall satisfaction with the Educator Resource Site (ERS).
This is a valuable resource for our school. The staff and students love it.
- Lynne Smith, Counselor, Mt. Olive, NC
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93% indicate an overall satisfaction with the ERS broadcast
messages.
I appreciate the timeliness of the ERS
broadcasts and materials. My teachers have commented on their
use many times. We all appreciate the Just for You messages,
especially during high stress periods of the school year.
-Lea Lightsey, Counselor, Laurel, MS
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90% indicate an overall satisfaction with the Just For You weekly morale booster.
The "Just For You" messages remind us
to take care of ourselves. They are very uplifting.
- Jill Pellis, Principal, East Amherst, NY
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83% indicate an overall satisfaction with the Teacher Story.
The information and stories you send
are wonderful and always give me a lift that I can pass on to
my students!
- Janine Guida Poutre, Teacher, Maplewood, NJ
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Materials offered on the ERS are being used in advisory, homeroom,
and character education classes; in the discipline process;
during counseling sessions and other academic classes.
2002 Online Survey
An online survey was conducted in 2002. Over 400 educators responded.
The objective of this survey was to help the content development
team, customer service department, and Web development team better
serve client schools. It was not evaluated by a third party and
used solely for internal purposes, but the results are noteworthy.
Key Findings:
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98% indicated the program affected the school climate in a positive
way.
Teachers report that students are getting along better.
- Herschel Todd, Principal, Olivehurst, CA
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96% indicated the messages encourage students to reflect on
values being fostered.
We hear frequent discussion in classes
following the AM announcements. It also serves as a conversation
starter between Admin, support staff and kids in the lunchroom.
- Maureen Hayden, Learning Support Specialist, Everett, WA
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67% indicated the program has helped decrease teasing and/or
bullying.
Middle School is the "Playground" for
teasing but this program has reduced this problem.
- Joan Haynie, Principal, Clay, WV
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61% indicated the program has helped decrease discipline referrals
We have noticed a reduction of at least
40%.
- David Thompson, Principal, Darlington, SC
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96% indicated that staff and parents are satisfied with the
values presented.
Parents and staff really like the "Words
of Wisdom".
- Sandi Weber, Principal, Wimer, OR
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2000 and 2001 Surveys
A separate response card was
completed and returned from schools using our Character Education
materials for a minimum of one full school year. These schools had
completed Series 1 and gone on to Series 2 and/or Series 3. The numbers below represent aggregate data from both surveys.
Would
you recommend our program to other educators?
98% said yes
Do you consider our program a good value for the cost?
97% said yes
Do
you hear your students discussing or referring to the Project
Wisdom messages?
84% said yes
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