Scientifically
Research Based
This form was created to help schools document
that Project Wisdom is scientifically research based and
does align with No Child Left Behind.
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Program
Evaluation (conducted by 3rd party)
Data analysis and reporting conducted by Dr.
Beth Manke, Associate Professor in the Human Development Department
at the California State University, Long Beach, and Adjunct Professor
at the University of Houston.
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Executive Summary of Program
Evaluation
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Discipline
Referrals
"Project Wisdom is the center of our positive
climate emphasis. Coupled with our commitment to foster belonging
in the hearts of our kids, P.W. sets the tone for the day... .
In the past 3 years we have experienced a 76 percent decrease
in dropouts while for the first time achieving the highest ACT
core scores in the state."
 Joel
A. Myrick, High School Principal
Corinth,
Mississippi
"Drastic reduction in discipline referrals."
Sandra
Duckworth, Principal
St.
Louis, Missouri
"Our suspensions have decreased from
over 350 a year to about 100 and declining."
Joe Hernandez, Assistant Principal
Bell Gardens, California
"The year before we implemented Project
Wisdom, I had two file drawers filled with files from discipline
referrals to the office. At the end of this year, I had filled
only one-half of a drawer. Our school climate has improved dramatically."
Royce C. Davis, Principal
Seguin, Texas
"We instituted Project Wisdom as part
of our school-wide character education program. The results have
been wonderful. Disciplinary referrals have been cut in half.
Parents and community members have said children talk often at
home about the program."
Dave Lamborne, Principal
Greenwood Lake, New York
"When we began using Project Wisdom
two years ago, our school ranked 7th in the district for fewest
disciplinary referrals to the office. We are now ranked 3rd. Project
Wisdom has played a major role in getting us there."
Kay
Galindo, Principal
Houston,
Texas
"Referrals to our alternative placement
education program for discipline problems dropped by 35%."
Sean
Moyle, Principal
Yerington,
Nevada
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Survey
Results
2003 Program Evaluation - Complete
Evaluation
Data analysis and reporting conducted by Dr.
Beth Manke, Associate Professor in the Human Development Department
at the California State University, Long Beach, and Adjunct Professor
at the University of Houston.
2002
Online Survey
An
online survey was conducted in 2002. Participants were asked to
rate each statement using (1) as the lowest rating and (7) as
the highest.
| Total
number of respondents: 420 |
0* |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
5
and above |
| 1)Messages
encourage students to reflect on values being fostered. |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
12 |
45 |
77 |
283 |
405
|
96%
|
| 2)Program
affects school climate in a positive way. |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
62 |
62 |
286 |
410
|
98%
|
| 3)Staff
and parents are satified with values presented. |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
24 |
60 |
320 |
404
|
96%
|
| 4)Program
fosters an understanding of multiple perspectives. |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
41 |
58 |
312 |
411
|
98%
|
| 5)Program
has helped decrease discipline referrals. |
59 |
12 |
14 |
13 |
67 |
113 |
39 |
103 |
255
|
61%
|
| 6)Students
refer to or talk about the daily messages. |
6 |
1 |
11 |
20 |
50 |
97 |
65 |
170 |
332
|
79%
|
| 7)
Program has helped decrease teasing and/or bullying. |
39 |
3 |
11 |
29 |
58 |
124 |
62 |
94 |
280
|
67%
|
| 8)Teachers
report that the program generates discussion. |
13 |
3 |
12 |
16 |
37 |
79 |
80 |
180 |
339
|
81%
|
| 9)Students
comment when narrator(s) miss(es) a broadcast. |
53 |
13 |
11 |
12 |
20 |
58 |
50 |
203 |
311
|
74%
|
| 10)Staff
understands the concept and rationale of character education. |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
13 |
41 |
46 |
314 |
401
|
95%
|
| * No Opinion |
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A separate response card
came from schools using our Character Education
materials for a minimum of one full school year. These schools
have completed Series 1 and gone on to Series 2 and/or Series
3.
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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