Program Evaluation Yields Positive Results

Evaluations Yield Positive Results

Evaluations of The Power to Change for Schools in Chicago Public Schools showed the following positive results:

1. Students reported decrease in suspensions;
2. Students thought twice about being violent;
3. Teachers reported noted improvements in students’ behavior; and
4. A school administrator reported office visits for bad behavior decreased.

Upon completing the program, participating students:

1. Significantly increased emotional intelligence by regulating emotions and using emotions positively to solve problems;
2. Significantly increased the ability to control impulses and act in a responsible and considerate way towards others;
3. Significantly decreased verbal and relational aggression towards others—a decreased trend in physical aggression also was observed;
4. Enjoyed the program, felt comfortable attending the groups and connected with the group facilitator(s); and
5. Felt the skills and knowledge gained in the program were useful for their everyday life.

Downloadable Reports

• Full evaluation, 2007
• Full evaluation, 2006
• Mini-report

To learn more about The Power to Change for adolescents, contact Shannon Fricilone, senior marketing manager.