Scaling a Proven Solution to Bridging the Achievement Gap

Plan for Growth2011

Sarah E. WalzerExecutive Director

swalzer@parent-child.org516-883-7480

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 Gap

Increased 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 Scaling

National 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

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6,500 Families299,000 Visits

A Modest Investment Creates Significant Expansion

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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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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