Scaling a Proven Solution to Bridging the Achievement Gap Plan for Growth 2011
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Scaling a Proven Solution to Bridging the Achievement Gap Plan for Growth 2011 Sarah E. Walzer Executive Director swalzer@parent- child.org 516-883-7480 www.parent-child.org The Parent-Child Home Program
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Scaling a Proven Solution to Bridging the Achievement Gap
Plan for Growth2011
Sarah E. WalzerExecutive Director
www.parent-child.org
The Parent-Child Home Program
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Preparing Children for Success
Imagine a World Where…
• Every child, regardless of economic circumstances, has the opportunity to be a successful student
• All parents and primary caregivers have the tools and knowledge they need to prepare their children for school success - reading, talking, and playing
The Importance of Early Literacy
By Kindergarten: Words Heard 1-on-1 Reading
Low-Income Children 15 million 25 hours vs. vs.
Middle-Income Children 55 million 1,700 hours
Unprepared for Kindergarten:• Behind in first grade• Behind in third grade• Drop out of school at a higher rate than their “ready” peers.
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The Parent-Child Home Program is…
A unique, intensive evidence-based early childhood literacy, parenting, and school-readiness program …
• 1-on-1 modeling
• 46 books and educational toys are permanent learning tools in the home
• 92 home visits over a 2-year period
• Rigorously trained and supervised paraprofessional Home Visitors
• Reaching families isolated by poverty, limited literacy, lack of transportation, and language and cultural barriers
• Successfully serving urban, suburban, and rural communities
• Diverse local partners, include school districts, charter schools, social service agencies, and community-based organizations
Bridging the Achievement GapIncreased parent-child interaction
Literacy-rich home environments
Ready for School – Literacy, language, cognitive, and social skills
Reduced Need for Special Education Services
School Success
High School Graduation
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A Proven Solution for Academic Success
Program participants’ high school graduation rate = middle-income students
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Demonstrated Long-term Benefits
Reduced need for special educationEstimated savings: $210,000 per child
Increased lifetime earnings potential Estimated: $0.6-$1.0 million
Workforce development benefitsImmediate: Job creationLong-term: Next generation of workers prepared
Investing early in home visiting produces long-term economic benefits
Designed for Cost-Effective ScalingNational Center
Regional/State Coordinators
Local Partner Agencies
Site Coordinators/Home Visitors
Families receiving services
1998 – 55,200 home visits
2011 – 322,000 home visits
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Our Scaling GoalsServe More Families
Impact National Early Childhood Education Policy
Build National Base and Visibility
Expand in at least 15 new & existing states or metro areas• Increase organizational capacity• Update evidence base • Identify new local, regional, and national partners
1965 2010 2013 … 20200
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20,000+920,000+
6,500 Families299,000 Visits
A Modest Investment Creates Significant Expansion
2010 2013$0$5
$10$15$20$25$30
$1.17 $1.52
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$1.5 M in capacity-building support over 3 years strengthens the National Center, and increases its ability to leverage funds to expand direct services
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ions National Center Dollars
Leveraged Dollars that Support Direct Service
The National Center’s modest budget produces a 20:1 leverage of national, regional, and local public and private funds to expand the Program
