education

The purpose of this study was to provide a baseline for future evaluation efforts and inform ongoing Plus program improvement efforts.

The purpose of this study was to explore differential education outcomes for children who were allegedly physically abused and children who were exposed to child physical abuse.

The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine the effects delayed starts in early intensive behavior intervention (EIBI) on later educational outcomes for Medicaid-enrolled children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder between the ages 3-5.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk factors associated with recidivism among youth with child protection and juvenile justice system involvement, specifically the relationship between out-of-school suspension and reoffending.

The purpose of this study was to examine whether children in families experiencing child maltreatment across multiple generations differ in MCA proficiency from maltreated children whose parents were not maltreated. 

The purpose of this study was to better understand the effect school-counselor-to-student ratios have on academic achievement.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate children’s functioning over time as a result of receiving treatment at Washburn Center for Children. The evaluation focused on understanding how children’s behavior and symptomology (as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) changed over time.

The purposes of this study were to describe the characteristics and experiences of youth members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities and evaluate their academic achievement as compared to that of their peers. Outcomes of youth members were evaluated, with particular attention paid to age, Club attendance levels, and Club tenure.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the educational outcomes of youth involved in Child Protective Services (CPS) at varying levels, including involvement in an accepted case of child protection (CP) and involvement in out-of-home placement (OHP). This study focused on analyzing the achievement gap associated with involvement in CPS, and determined whether more extensive involvement in CPS yielded increasingly negative academic outcomes.

The purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of Minnesota’s Open Enrollment policy by students with child protection involvement as well as to measure the associated effect of Open Enrollment on these students’ math and reading achievement. Particular attention was paid to other factors associated with utilization and achievement, including race/ethnicity and family income.