
Two-year study finds èßäAV is effective | Child Trends
In 2016, èßäAV launched a two-year research partnership with Child Trends, a leading national nonprofit research organization focused on improving the lives and prospects of children, youth, and their families. This study built upon findings from èßäAV’ two rigorous impact studies, including deeper exploration of the characteristics and experiences of èßäAV’ volunteer tutors, and a first look at social-emotional learning outcomes for our students. The study, which included all four èßäAV regions in California, concluded in the fall of 2018.
Key findings include:
- èßäAV was successful in recruiting and engaging students who needed reading support.
- Students who participated in èßäAV improved in their reading and social-emotional learning skills.
- Volunteers upheld program fidelity and engaged in positive, supportive relationships with students.
- èßäAV AmeriCorps members gained essential professional skills compared to national AmeriCorps alumni.
Additional information about the study findings can be accessed below.
Detailed briefs:
Social emotional learning outcomes: