Chicago Child Parent Center and Expansion Program
Pamela Stevens [CCPC] |
Phone |
(773) 553-1995 [CCPC] |
Patricia Jones-Height [EP] |
Phone |
(773) 553-1997 [EP] |
Chicago Public Schools |
Fax |
(773) 553-2011 [both] |
Early Childhood Programs |
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Chicago Parent Child Parent Center |
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125 South Clark Street 9th floor |
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Chicago, IL 60603 |
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Program Description
Focus Area |
Age Group |
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Early Childhood |
Early Childhood |
Preschool, Kindergarten |
Home/ School Relations |
Elementary |
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades |
The Expansion Program extends CCPC to the elementary grades. |
Research Description
Outcomes |
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Research Category |
1,2 |
Large Scale, Externally Reviewed Research Validated Program Research |
Design |
Quasi Experimental |
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Multiple Studies |
Yes |
1998, 1994 |
Sample Size |
>50 |
Experimental Group=861 students; Control Group=191 students |
Valid/ Reliable Instrument |
Yes |
Standardized instruments (e.g., reading and math achievement tests); teacher ratings of school adjustment in students; documentation of special education placement and grade retention |
Results |
Yes |
Statistically significant. Educationally meaningful based on indicated effect size. |
Published |
Yes |
Developmental Psychology, 1994 |
Follow-up Data |
Mostly Positive |
Study was conducted 2 years after program participation. Results indicated that program effects were sustained. |
Award |
N/A |
The research reviewed did not indicate that the program received any awards. |