Scaling a Proven Solution to Bridging the Achievement Gap Plan for Growth 2011 Sarah E. Walzer Executive Director The Parent-Child Home Program

1 Preparing Children for Success Imagine a World Where… Every child, regardless of economic circumstances, has the opportunity to be a successful student All parents and primary caregivers have the tools and knowledge they need to prepare their children for school success - reading, talking, and playing

The Importance of Early Literacy By Kindergarten: Words Heard 1-on-1 Reading Low-Income Children 15 million 25 hours vs. vs. Middle-Income Children 55 million 1,700 hours Unprepared for Kindergarten: Behind in first grade Behind in third grade Drop out of school at a higher rate than their “ready” peers. 2

3 The Parent-Child Home Program is… A unique, intensive evidence-based early childhood literacy, parenting, and school-readiness program … 1-on-1 modeling 46 books and educational toys are permanent learning tools in the home 92 home visits over a 2-year period Rigorously trained and supervised paraprofessional Home Visitors Reaching families isolated by poverty, limited literacy, lack of transportation, and language and cultural barriers Successfully serving urban, suburban, and rural communities Diverse local partners, include school districts, charter schools, social service agencies, and community-based organizations

Bridging the Achievement Gap Increased parent-child interaction  Literacy-rich home environments  Ready for School – Literacy, language, cognitive, and social skills  Reduced Need for Special Education Services  School Success  High School Graduation 4

A Proven Solution for Academic Success Program participants’ high school graduation rate = middle-income students 5

6 Demonstrated Long-term Benefits Reduced need for special education Estimated savings: $210,000 per child Increased lifetime earnings potential Estimated: $0.6-$1.0 million Workforce development benefits Immediate: Job creation Long-term: Next generation of workers prepared Investing early in home visiting produces long-term economic benefits

Designed for Cost-Effective Scaling National Center  Regional/State Coordinators  Local Partner Agencies  Site Coordinators/Home Visitors  Families receiving services 1998 – 55,200 home visits 2011 – 322,000 home visits 7

8 Our Scaling Goals Serve More Families Impact National Early Childhood Education Policy Build National Base and Visibility Expand in at least 15 new & existing states or metro areas Increase organizational capacity Update evidence base Identify new local, regional, and national partners 20, , ,500 Families 299,000 Visits

A Modest Investment Creates Significant Expansion 9 $1.5 M in capacity-building support over 3 years strengthens the National Center, and increases its ability to leverage funds to expand direct services $ in Millions National Center Dollars Leveraged Dollars that Support Direct Service The National Center’s modest budget produces a 20:1 leverage of national, regional, and local public and private funds to expand the Program