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RESEARCH

The PLUS Program is a researched based approach in education. PLUS effectiveness is embedded in the research that has been implemented on Peer Educator Programs.

Some recent studies by the University of Southern California on adolescent substance abuse behaviors, found that when curriculum was delivered by peer educators, 15 percent more of the sample population abstained from substance abuse than those samples who were taught by an adult.

Although there has not been a formal evaluation implemented on the PLUS Program model, there has been some informal research implemented at school site levels.

PLUS FORUM STUDENT EVALUATION

PLUS Program Forum Evaluation – 2004/2005
Eight questions addressing the impact PLUS activities have on students who go through the PLUS forum process.

Based on a Likert Scale survey, taken by over 200 high school students, grades 9th – 12th in Fall 2004.
(Ratings Scale : 1-2 Needs Improvement - 2-3 Neutral – 3-4 Positive Response)

SINCE GOING THROUGH THE PLUS FORUM
  1. I feel better about my school. (3.21)
  2. I am more aware of the different cultures on my campus. (3.50)
  3. I feel more connected to other students on my campus. (3.26)
  4. I will now feel safer when I come to school. (3.19)
  5. I will be more sensitive about the comments I make about other students. (3.63)
  6. I will intervene next time I see someone being harassed. (3.39)
  7. I feel students were given the opportunity to develop understanding for each other, which will make the campus a better place to be. (3.52)
  8. I view the forum as a good way to develop respect and relationships amongst the groups on my campus. (3.76)

Rail Ranch Elementary School in Murrieta, CA., piloted PLUS Program as a cross – age mentoring approach to address Bullying in 2003

In 2003 all 4th and 5th graders went through a PLUS forum and became part of the PLUS Team. Rail Ranch saw a 61% decrease in aggressive behavior in students in Fall 2003, compared to aggressive behavior without PLUS in fall 2002.

A five year look at Fights and Assaults at
Murrieta Valley High School in Murrieta, Ca.
MVHS began implementing PLUS in 2000.

SUSPENSION RATES

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