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Leap of Reason: Managing to Outcomes in an Era of Scarcity
May 24, 2011 - Mario Morino, McKinsey & Company, and a host of notable nonprofit leaders, including Child Trends' Kristin Moore, Karen Walker, and David Murphey, have collaborated on a new book that presents a candid indictment of the state of "outcomes assessment" in the social sector. Leap of Reason: Managing to Outcomes in an Era of Scarcity, available at leapofreason.org, presents an impassioned plea and logical plan for meeting the difficult challenges of our times with management approaches that complement heart with head, passion with information. |
Child Trends seeks to expand information on out-of-
school time programs that work, implementation approaches that are effective, and approaches to evaluation. We share this knowledge with practitioners, funders, journalists, and policy makers,
Short, easy-to-read briefs are organized for out-of-school time practitioners into Resources by Topic.
LINKS (Lifecourse Interventions to Nurture Kids Successfully) database is a continually updated list of programs that work - or don't - to enhance children's development. We also have have a LINKS synthesis, fact sheets organized by Program Type, Population and Outcome.
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2010
Assessing Self-Regulation: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Tawana Bandy; Kristin A. Moore
October 2010
Research shows that it is important to build and improve the self-regulation capacity of children and youth. Out-of-school time programs can play an important role in these efforts.
Youth Development: Making it Work
Kristin A. Moore; Mary Terzian
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Evidence-Based Programs: Lasting Impacts Conference
February 26, 2010
Teen Pregnancy: Where Do We Go From Here?
Kristin A. Moore; Kristine Andrews
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Evidence-Based Programs: Lasting Impacts Conference
February 26, 2010
Planning, Implementing, and Improving Evidence-Based Programs
Mary Terzian; Kristin A. Moore
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Evidence-Based Programs:
Lasting Impacts Conference
February 26, 2010
Developing Data to Portray the Whole Child in Context
Laura Lippman
American Statistical Association/Joint Statistical Meetings
Vancouver, CA
August 2, 2010
How Out-of-School Time Program Quality is Related to Adolescent Outcomes
Kristin Anderson Moore; Kathleen Hamilton
August 2010
Child Trends' findings on the importance of quality in out-of-school time programs are consistent with research on child care quality, which finds that the quality of child care affects outcomes more than being in a program per se.
Ten Ways to Promote Educational Achievement and Attainment Beyond the Classroom
Christopher Boccanfuso; Kristin Anderson Moore; and Camille Whitney
July 2010
This Research Brief brings together findings from a variety of research resources, including rigorous program evaluations, to identify 10 actionable, feasible goals involving non-school factors that affect educational outcomes and can be addressed through out-of-school-time programs.
What Works for Home Visiting Programs: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Jordan Kahn; Kristin Anderson Moore
July 2010
Overall, this review finds programs with a home visiting component to yield mixed results. Out of a total of 66 programs, 32 had positive impacts on at least one outcome, 23 had mixed reviews, and 11 were not proven to work.
Sustaining School-Based Services: Insights From New Mexico's Integrated School-Based Services
Ashleigh Collins; David Carrier; Kristin Anderson Moore; Renee Paisano-Trujillo
April 2010
This brief outlines the benefits, challenges, and strategies for sustaining integrated health, extended learning, and other social services in schools. This brief is based on roundtable discussions that Child Trends and the New Mexico Community Foundation held with practitioners, school leaders, and policy makers.
Evidence-Based Programs in Action: Policy and Practice Insights from a Success Story
Philip Uninsky; David Carrier
April 2010
This brief describes how the experience of the Partnership for Results makes a compelling case for the effectiveness of an integrated, broad-based deployment of evidence-based programs to improve outcomes for children. Success, however, depends heavily on also having an effective form of local governance in place to provide essential supports and to maximize the capacity of each evidenced-based program to serve those most likely to benefit from the program or service.
What Works for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity Among Children: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Alena M. Hadley; Elizabeth C. Hair; Nicole Dreisbach
March 2010
This fact sheet synthesizes the findings from multiple studies that examined the impacts of various intervention strategies on child obesity. Interpretation of results: The ideal format for a successful, comprehensive obesity prevention program is still unclear.
Incorporating Technology Into Out-of-School Time Programs: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies
Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
March 2010
An outline of the benefits, challenges, and strategies associated with incorporating technology into out-of-school time programs.
What Works for Older Youth During the Transition to Adulthood: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Alena M. Hadley; Kassim Mbwana; Elizabeth C. Hair
March 2010
This synthesis examines the role that programs designed to serve older youth can play in promoting positive development and subsequent self-sufficiency in adulthood.
Practices to Avoid in Out-of-School Time Programs
Kristin Anderson Moore; Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2010
Lessons about specific program practices that should be avoided or minimized in out-of-school time programs to improve their chances of success.
Practices to Foster in Out-of-School Time Programs
Kristin Anderson Moore; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Ashleigh Collins
January 2010
Ten practices that can foster positive outcomes for participants in out-of-school time programs.
2009
What Works for Parent Involvement Programs for Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions
Mary Terzian; Kassim Mbwana
December 2009
Child Trends synthesizes the findings from 47 rigorous evaluations of parent involvement interventions for adolescents to identify the components and strategies associated with successful programs and interventions.
What Works for Parent Involvement Programs for Children: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions
Kassim Mbwana; Mary Terzian; Kristin A. Moore
December 2009
Child Trends synthesizes the findings from 67 rigorous evaluations of parent involvement interventions for children ages 6-11 years old to identify the components and strategies asscociated with successful programs and interventions.
Results and Indicators for Children: An Analysis to Inform Discussions About Promise Neighborhoods
Kristin Anderson Moore; David Murphey; Carol Emig; Kathleen Hamilton; Alena Hadley; Katie Sidorowicz
November 2009
President Obama has proposed creation of up to 20 Promise Neighborhoods in communities experiencing poverty, crime, and low student achievement...
World Family Map Project: An Introduction
Kristin Anderson Moore; Laura Lippman; Camille Whitney; Brad Wilcox
Counting Children In!
2nd Annual Conference of the International Society for Child Indicators
University of Western Sydney, Australia
November 5, 2009
Children’s Well-being: A Balanced View -- Positive and Negative Micro Indices of Child Well-being
Kristin Anderson Moore; Kassim Mbwana; Margot Bloch
Counting Children In!
2nd Annual Conference of the International Society for Child Indicators
University of Western Sydney, Australia
November 5, 2009
Effective and Promising Summer Learning Programs and Approaches for Economically-Disadvantaged Children and Youth
This White Paper summarizes findings from an extensive literature review that was conducted to identify the most promising models and approaches for meeting the needs of low-income children, youth, and families during the summer months. Special attention is paid to summer learning programs that serve diverse, urban low-income children and youth. Data on program participation suggest that children and youth who would stand to benefit the most from summer learning programs (i.e., children and youth who are economically disadvantaged, have low school engagement, and/or exhibit problem behavior) are the least likely to participate.
Mary Terzian; Kristin Anderson Moore; Kathleen Hamilton
June 17, 2009
Assessing Bullying: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Kathleen Sidorowicz; Elizabeth C. Hair; Alyssa Milot
October 2009
Conflict among peers is common, and not necessarily a bad thing. Disagreement, teasing, and conflict are part of growing up, and children and adolescents need to develop skills to resolve these clashes. However, bullying, an extreme form of peer conflict or teasing, can be physically and psychologically harmful. Therefore, it is important for programs to be able to identify bullying, and to promote positive peer conflict resolution techniques for children and adolescents.
Assessing Peer Conflict and Aggressive Behaviors: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Kathleen Sidorowicz; Elizabeth C. Hair
October 2009
Peer relations during middle childhood and adolescence are an important part of children’s social and emotional development. Children and adolescents pick up essential social and communication skills from their peers as they move into late adolescence and early adulthood. Peer conflict is not necessarily a bad thing; disagreement and conflict are part of life, and children and adolescents need to develop skills to resolve disagreements. However, peer conflict can cause significant emotional and physical harm and can lead to aggressive behaviors when youth lack the social skills necessary to cope with their frustrations.
Non-Participation in Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs: Research and Youth Perspectives
Tawana Bandy; Mary Terzian
DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation Grantee Institute
September 2009
What Works for Summer Learning Programs for Low-Income Children and Youth: Preliminary Lessons from Experimental Evaluations
Mary Terzian; Kristin A. Moore
September 2009
The findings of this synthesis suggest that summer learning programs can be effective and are likely to have positive impacts when they engage students in learning activities that are hands-on, enjoyable, and have real-world applications. This review also suggests some insights into promising practices.
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