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FOCAL
LTourufiition Of Community Assistance Lead rship
Time Frame: October 1, 2004 thru December 31, 2004 (Fail)
Objectives: This quarter is a complete curriculum which includes Math, English, Reading and
Reading Comprehension, Social Studies. This period is used to determine the weaknesses and
strength of each participant and develop proper programs to assist them in improving where needed.
This quarter is also the starting point for writing measurable outcomes for each participants and
establishing communication with the parent or guardian of the participants. The number of
participants who require grade repetition will be reduced 50% minimum and the grade point average
of each participant will increase 1 point by June 2004. At least 50% of the participants who have
grade -writing scores will show a gain of 1 point or more on the 8`4 grade FCAT writing assessment by
June 2004. The indicators to be measured to determine program effectiveness are grade repetition,
standard test scores (FCAT, SAT, ACT), report card grades and successful school completion.
FOCAL evaluate the success of the participants in developing and achieving academically, successful
school completion and avoiding being a juvenile delinquent. The plan for measuring the program
effectiveness is to maintain a file on each participant that tracks his or her successes and failures. We
use their performances from the beginning of the fall program and document school academic and
conduct improvements and declines. If a tutor/teacher observes anything that requires special
attention then it is documented in that child's folder and FOCAL will provide additional counseling
when needed to the child and family. The file will also include information that a parent or guardian
feels is pertinent to a child's development. The project coordinator will be responsible for collecting
the data and maintaining the files. The data elements for measuring the program performance will be
report card grades, conduct markings and school attendance records. The data will also keep track of
the number of school referrals, detentions and suspensions. Also we will keep a record on whether
participant has been involved in the criminal justice system and refer services. The project coordinator
will also keep in contact with parents, coaches and mentors to make sure that the participants have
positive adult relationships.
The indicators to be measured to determine program effectiveness are grade repetition, standard test
scores (FCAT, SAT, ACT), report card grades and successful school completion.
The strategies for this program are: strengthening youth bonds by providing opportunities, skills and
rewards; reduce risk factors in a way that strengthens positive factors; enforce clear and consistent
standards for behavior, and teach children the skills they need to be able to follow clear standards.
The research basis for the program strategies is from the DPR, Inc. Risk and Resource Assessment
and we anticipate a minimum of 40% improvement by applying the strategies listed in the DPR.
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