CALIFORNIA GEAR UP CALIFORNIA GEAR UP FAMILY INITIATIVE PROJECT:FAMILY INITIATIVE PROJECT:

Collaborating for Family Collaborating for Family EmpowermentEmpowerment

MeasureMeasure African-American Asian Latino WhiteAfrican-American Asian Latino White

Proficient in Reading inProficient in Reading in

Eighth Grade in 2003 Eighth Grade in 2003

(National Assessment of(National Assessment of

Educational Progress)Educational Progress) 11%11% 34%34% 10% 10% 37%37%

Proficient in Math inProficient in Math in

Eighth Grade in 2003Eighth Grade in 2003

(National Assessment of(National Assessment of

Educational Progress)Educational Progress) 6%6% 39% 8% 39% 8% 34%34%

  

1111thth Graders Scoring At or Graders Scoring At or

Above the Median on the Above the Median on the

California Standards TestCalifornia Standards Test

in Reading in 2004in Reading in 2004 32%32% 62%62% 32% 61% 32% 61%  

  

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL GENERAL EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT BY CALIFORNIA ATTAINMENT BY CALIFORNIA

STUDENTS OF VARIOUS RACIAL-STUDENTS OF VARIOUS RACIAL-ETHNIC BACKGROUNDSETHNIC BACKGROUNDS

MeasureMeasure African-American Asian Latino White African-American Asian Latino White

1111thth Graders Scoring At or Graders Scoring At or

above the Median on the California above the Median on the California

Standards Test in Math in 2004Standards Test in Math in 2004 25%25% 73%73% 29% 29% 60%60%

Passing Rates on High School Passing Rates on High School

Exit Exam in English in 2004Exit Exam in English in 2004 63%63% 85%85% 62% 62% 88% 88%

Passing Rates on High School Passing Rates on High School

Exit Exam in Math in 2004Exit Exam in Math in 2004 54%54% 91%91% 61% 61% 87% 87%  

Graduation Rates in 2003 for Students Graduation Rates in 2003 for Students

Entering High School in 1999Entering High School in 1999 59.1%59.1% 87.8%87.8% 59% 78.2% 59% 78.2%

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL GENERAL EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT BY CALIFORNIA ATTAINMENT BY CALIFORNIA

STUDENTS OF VARIOUS RACIAL-STUDENTS OF VARIOUS RACIAL-ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS – cont.ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS – cont.

MeasureMeasure African-American African-American Asian Latino White Asian Latino White Eligibility for CaliforniaEligibility for California

State University in 2003State University in 2003 18.6%18.6% 47.5%47.5% 16.0% 16.0% 34.3% 34.3% 

Eligibility for UniversityEligibility for University

of California in 2003of California in 2003 6.2%6.2% 31.4%31.4% 6.5% 6.5% 16.2% 16.2% 

Enrollment as Freshmen in Enrollment as Freshmen in California Community California Community

Colleges in 2003Colleges in 2003 7.5%7.5% 14.0%14.0% 33.0% 37.0% 33.0% 37.0% 

Enrollment as Freshmen inEnrollment as Freshmen inCalifornia State UniversityCalifornia State University

In 2003In 2003 7.0%7.0% 19.0%19.0% 24.0% 38.0% 24.0% 38.0%

2003 Enrollment in 2003 Enrollment in

Intermediate AlgebraIntermediate Algebra 12.9%12.9% 21.0%21.0% 11.4% 17.4% 11.4% 17.4%

Enrollment in IntermediateEnrollment in IntermediateAlgebra at some point in Algebra at some point in

High SchoolHigh School 38.7%38.7% 63.0%63.0% 34.2% 52.2% 34.2% 52.2%

COLLEGE PREPARATION OF COLLEGE PREPARATION OF CALIFORNIA STUDENTS OF VARIOUS CALIFORNIA STUDENTS OF VARIOUS

RACIAL-ETHNIC BACKGROUNDSRACIAL-ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS

MeasureMeasure African-American Asian LatinoAfrican-American Asian Latino White White2003 Enrollment in2003 Enrollment in

ChemistryChemistry 10.8%10.8% 20.0% 20.0% 9.1% 13.0% 9.1% 13.0%

Completion of Full College Completion of Full College

Preparatory Curriculum in 2003Preparatory Curriculum in 2003 24.3%24.3% 56.0% 21.5% 39.0% 56.0% 21.5% 39.0% 

Twelfth Graders Taking SAT TestsTwelfth Graders Taking SAT Tests

in 2003in 2003 27.5%27.5% 47.7% 47.7% 19.2% 27.0% 19.2% 27.0%

Enrollment as Freshmen inEnrollment as Freshmen in

University of California in 2003 University of California in 2003 3.5%3.5% 37.0% 37.0% 14.0% 35.0% 14.0% 35.0% 

Passing the English Placement Passing the English Placement

Test at CSU in 2003Test at CSU in 2003 31.0%31.0% 37.0% 36.0% 70.0% 37.0% 36.0% 70.0%

Passing the Entry-LevelPassing the Entry-Level

Math Test at CSU in 2003Math Test at CSU in 2003 37.0%37.0% 70.0% 70.0% 48.0% 74.0% 48.0% 74.0%

COLLEGE PREPARATION OF COLLEGE PREPARATION OF CALIFORNIA STUDENTS OF CALIFORNIA STUDENTS OF VARIOUS RACIAL-ETHNIC VARIOUS RACIAL-ETHNIC BACKGROUNDSBACKGROUNDS - cont- cont.

• Since 1987, the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), a nonprofit organization has provided comprehensive educational programs to families in schools and the broader community.

• PIQE offers a nine-week curriculum for 100 families at every California GEAR UP school. Their greatest success has been with immigrant and Latino families.

• In 2002 GEAR UP and PIQE collaborated to increase the attendance and participation of English speaking families at GEAR UP schools. The program was redesigned to provide relevant information for families as advocates for their middle school children.

California GEAR UP California GEAR UP & Parent Institute for & Parent Institute for

Quality EducationQuality Education

PIQE:PIQE:Student Success RatesStudent Success Rates

• In 2004, San Diego State University completed the first longitudinal study of PIQE.

• 241 Latino parents were surveyed who graduated from PIQE in 1997-98-99 and lived in San Diego. These parents represented 351 students 18 years and older.

• Findings: – 93% of these PIQE students graduated from high

school vs. the current Latino graduation rate of 59%.– 79.2% of these PIQE high school graduates

enrolled in college vs. the Latino college bound rate of 52% in San Diego County.

• To enhance the capacity of English-speaking families

to advocate on behalf of their child’s education.

• To provide accurate and relevant information so that

families will support their child’s success.

Family Initiatives Family Initiatives Project GOALProject GOAL

• To increase the number of English-speaking families, particularly African American families who participate and complete parent empowerment sessions.

SCHOOL SELECTIONSCHOOL SELECTION

• Recommendations from GEAR UP Regional Coordinators• Number of African American students at school• Commitment of school leadership team• Active PTA, School Site Council, etc.

FACILITATOR SELECTIONFACILITATOR SELECTION

• Recommendation from leadership team• Relationship to community• Knowledge of the school system• Ability to connect with school staff and families• Commitment to attend FIP training sessions

OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS SELECTIONOUTREACH VOLUNTEERS SELECTION

• Relationship to school community• Parent advocate or school liaison• Ability to connect with families and teachers

Selection Selection ProcessProcess

1. Understanding the Middle School Years

2. Family Dynamics and Positive Communication (Self-Esteem)

3. How to Motivate Adolescents to Read

4. How the School System Functions and the Road to the University

5. Principal Dialogue/Community Connection

Weekly Session Weekly Session TopicsTopics

Project IncentivesIncentives for family participation:

Pizza party for homeroom classSchool and GEAR UP memorabiliaTheater ticketsCompletion certificatesSpecial Recognition for perfect attendance

Day of event services:Light SupperChild CareTransportation (limited)

Payment for Project Services:School FacilitatorsCommunity Volunteers

Referrals to assist with:School and family issuesSocial service needs

PROJECT PROJECT RESULTSRESULTS

Pre-Test Pre-Test Post- Post-TestTest

Q: Have you talked to anyone about college entrancerequirements and the courses that your child will need to take in high school in order to prepare for college?

Yes Yes 1212 23 23 No No 1818 3 3Q: Have you talked to anyone about the availability of financial aid to help you pay for college?

YesYes 33 20 20 NoNo 2323 6 6

Q: Have you talked with your child about college?

Yes Yes 1414 33 33 NoNo 3 3 0 0

Pre-TestPre-TestPost-TestPost-TestQ: What is the highest level of education that youthink your child will achieve?

a. High school or less 11 22 b. Some college but less than a 4-year Bachelor's degree 77 1111c. Bachelor's degree (4-year) or higher 1414 2222

Q: Do you think that your child could afford to attend a public 4-year college using financial aid,scholarships and your family's resources?

a. Definitely 99 1616b. Probably 88 1212 c. Not sure 44 33d. Probably not 00 00e. Definitely not 00 11

PROJECT PROJECT RESULTSRESULTS

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300

Two Year Comparision

Total Participants 134 220

Total who completedsessions

56 139

% completion 42% 63%

2003-04 2004-05

Two Year ComparisonTwo Year Comparison

2003-04 & 2004-052003-04 & 2004-05

• CConsistent onsistent CCommunicationommunication

• CCommunity ommunity CContactsontacts

• CCarrying out the arrying out the FIPFIP CConnection (Family, School, Community) onnection (Family, School, Community)

LESSONS LEARNEDLESSONS LEARNED

CONTACTS:CONTACTS:

CA GEAR UP Family Initiatives ProjectCA GEAR UP Family Initiatives Project1100 111100 11thth Street, Suite 10 Street, Suite 10Sacramento, CA 95814Sacramento, CA 95814PHONE: 916 551-1758PHONE: 916 551-1758FAX: 916 551-1759 FAX: 916 551-1759 WEBSITE: WEBSITE: http://www.castategearup.org

Marsha KingMarsha KingSpecial Projects CoordinatorSpecial Projects Coordinator

EMAIL: EMAIL: nandi0125@aol.com

Jill CampbellJill CampbellFIP AssistantFIP Assistant

EMAIL: EMAIL: jillcampbell7@hotmail.com

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