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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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, Resources developed from our research include Research Briefs, Executive Summaries & Full Reports, and Speeches, Presentations & Briefings. The short, easy-to-read briefs are organized into Resources by Topic, They provide valuable information for out-of-school time practitioners.
LINKS (Lifecourse Interventions to Nurture Kids Successfully) is a continually updated database of programs that work - or don't - to enhance children's development.
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Research Briefs
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
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
An outline of the benefits, challenges, and strategies associated with incorporating technology into out-of-school time programs.
Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
March 2010
What Works for Older Youth During the Transition to Adulthood: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
This synthesis examines the role that programs designed to serve older youth can play in promoting positive development and subsequent self-sufficiency in adulthood.
Alena M. Hadley; Kassim Mbwana; Elizabeth C. Hair
March 2010
Practices to Avoid in Out-of-School Time Programs
Lessons about specific program practices that should be avoided or minimized in out-of-school time programs to improve their chances of success.
Kristin Anderson Moore; Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2010
Practices to Foster in Out-of-School Time Programs
Ten practices that can foster positive outcomes for participants in out-of-school time programs.
Kristin Anderson Moore; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Ashleigh Collins
January 2010
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.
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.
What Works for Summer Learning Programs for Low-Income Children and Youth: Preliminary Lessons from Experimental Evaluations
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.
Mary Terzian; Kristin A. Moore
September 2009
Non-Participation of Children and Adolescents in Out-of-School Time Programs: Child, Family, and Neighborhood Factors
Tawana Bandy; Kristin Anderson Moore
July 2009
Why Teens Are Not Involved in Out-of-School Time Programs: The Youth Perspective
Mary Terzian; Lindsay Giesen; Kassim Mbwana
July 2009
Programs for Children and Youth in a Community Context
Kristin Anderson Moore
July 2009
Online Resources for Identifying Evidence-Based, Out-of-School Time Programs: A User's Guide
Mary Terzian; Kristin Anderson Moore; Lisa Williams-Taylor; Hoan Nguyen
July 2009
Youth Who Are Disconnected and Those Who Then Reconnect: Assessing the Influence of Family, Programs, Peers, and Communities
Elizabeth C. Hair; Kristin A. Moore; Thomson J. Ling; Cameron McPhee-Baker; Brett V. Brown
July 2009
Building Systems-Level Partnerships
Mary Burkhauser; Allison J. R. Metz
June 2009
How Program Administrators Can Support Out-of-School Time Staff
Ashleigh Collins; Allison J. R. Metz
June 2009
Data-Driven Decision Making in Out-of-School Time Programs
Tawana Bandy; Mary Burkhauser; Allison J. R. Metz
June 2009
Adolescents and Electronic Media: Growing Up Plugged In
Brett Brown; Pilar Marin
May 2009
Research-Based Recommendations to Improve Child Nutrition in Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs
Laura D. Wandner; Elizabeth Hair
May 2009
Physical Inactivity in U.S. Adolescents: Family, Neighborhood, and Individual Factors
Mary Terzian; Kristin Anderson Moore
May 2009
Exploring the Links Between Family Strengths and Adolescent Outcomes
Kristin Anderson Moore; Camille Whitney; Akemi Kinukawa
April 2009
Staff Selection: What's Important for Out-of-School Time Programs
Allison J. R. Metz; Tawana Bandy; Mary Burkhauser
February 2009
Training Out-of-School Time Staff
Allison J. R. Metz; Mary Burkhauser; Lillian Bowie
February 2009
Using Coaching to Provide Ongoing Support and Supervision to Out-of-School Time Staff
Mary Burkhauser; Allison J.R. Metz
February 2009
Implementing School-Based Services: Strategies from New Mexico’s School-Based Health and Extended Learning Services
Ashleigh Collins; Kristin Anderson Moore; Renee Paisano-Trujilloi
January 2009
What Program Providers Want Funders to Know
Kristin Anderson Moore
January 2009
What Program Providers Want Researchers to Know
Kristin Anderson Moore
January 2009
Assessing School Engagement: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Laura Lippman; Andrew Rivers
October 2008
Assessing What Kids Think About Themselves: A Guide to Adolescent Self-Concept for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Alena M. Hadley; Elizabeth C. Hair; Kristin Anderson Moore
August 2008
Parental Involvement in Middle Childhood: Can It Protect Children from Harmful TV Viewing Habits and Behaviors?
Kassim Mbwana; Kristin Anderson Moore
August 2008
The Parent-Child Relationship: A Family Strength
Tawana Bandy; Kristin Anderson Moore
August 2008
Youth Governance: How and Why it Can Help Out-of-School Time Programs Involve At-Risk Youth
Lillian Bowie; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
June 2008
What Works for Education: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Social Interventions to Enhance Educational Outcomes
Thomson Ling; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
What Works for Civic Engagement: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Andrew Rivers; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
What Works for Preventing and Stopping Substance Use in Adolescents: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Tawana Bandy; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
What Works for Adolescent Reproductive Health: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Victoria Ball; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
What Works for Increasing Family Income and Parental Employment: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions
Kyleen Hashim; Kristin A. Moore
May 2008
Strategies for Improving Out-of-School Programs in Rural Communities
Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Cassandra Logan
May 2008
Building Community Partnerships: Tips for Out-of-School Time Programs
Mary Burkhauser - Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew - Elena Kennedy
March 2008
The Over-Scheduling Myth
Joseph L. Mahoney; Angel L. Harris; Jacquelynne S. Eccles
February 2008
Ways to Promote the Positive Development of Children and Youth
Nicole Zarrett; Richard M. Lerner
February 2008
Assessing Adolescent Reproductive Health: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Meghan O’Toole; Kristin Anderson Moore; Victoria N. Ball
February 2008
Institutional Review Boards (IRBs): What Are They, and Why Are They Important?
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Tiffany Allen; Krystle Joyner
February 2008
How Can I Assess the Quality of My Program? Tools for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Jordan Kahn; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Christina Theokas
February 2008
Family and Neighborhood Risks: How They Relate to Involvement in Out-of-School Time Activities
Kristin Anderson Moore; Jordan Kahn
February 2008
Neighborhood Support and Children’s Connectedness
Brett Wilkenfeld; Kristin Anderson Moore; Laura Lippman
February 2008
Random Assignment Evaluation Studies: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Program Practitioners
Kristin Anderson Moore; Allison Metz
January 2008
Quasi-Experimental Evaluations
Kristin Anderson Moore
January 2008
Process Evaluations: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Lillian Bowie; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2008
Outcome Evaluation: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Tiffany Allen; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew
January 2008
Seven Activities for Enhancing the Replicability of Evidence-Based Practices
Allison Metz, Lillian Bowie, Karen Blase
October 2007
Five Steps for Selecting an Evaluator: A Guide for Out-of-School Time Practitioners
Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Krystle Joyner; Tiffany Allen
October 2007
Why Conduct a Program Evaluation? Five Reasons Why Evaluation Can Help an Out-of-School Time Program
Allison Metz
October 2007
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices: Six 'Drivers' of Success
Allison Metz; Karen Blase; Lillian Bowie
October 2007
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Executive Summaries & Full Reports
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...
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
The Role of Organizational Context and External Influences in the Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs: An Exploratory Study, Report IV
Allison Metz; Ashleigh Collins; Mary Burkhauser
August 2008
Washington, DC: Child Trends
The Role of Organizational Context and External Influences in the Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs: Report III
Allison Metz; Mary Burkhauser; Ashleigh Collins; Tawana Bandy
August 2008
Washington, DC: Child Trends
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Speeches, Presentations & Briefings
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
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
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
Developing Data to Portray the Whole Child in Context
Laura Lippman
American Statistical Association/Joint Statistical Meetings
Vancouver, CA
August 2, 2010
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
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
Online Resources for Identifying Evidence-based, Out-of-School Time Programs: A User’s Guide
Mary Terzian; Kristin Anderson Moore;
Lisa Williams-Taylor; Hoan Nguyen
July 2009
State of the Art of Positive Indicators of Child Well-being
Laura Lippman; Kristin Anderson Moore; Hugh McIntosh
May 2009
Strategies for the Effective Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Out-of-School Time Programs, Part 2
Child Trends Practitioner Roundtable
March 2009
Using Incentives to Increase Participation in Out-of-School Time Programs
Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Mary Burkhauser
November 2008
Strategies for Improving Out-of-School Programs in Rural Communities
Ashleigh Collins; Jacinta Bronte-Tinkew; Cassandra Logan
November 2008
Strategies for the Effective Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Out-of-School Time Programs, Part 1
Child Trends Practitioner Roundtable
November 2008
Research-to-Results: Conceptualization, Design and Implementation of Effective Programmes for Children
Kristin Anderson Moore
March 2008
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