Evaluation of the Northeast Parent and Child Society Mentoring for Change Program

CHSR evaluated mentoring program characteristics and impacts on students' behavior and well-being.

Evaluation & Research

CHSR assessed program characteristics and impacts, including:

• Stability of the mentor/mentee relationship
• Mentor/mentee activities
• Student GPA
• Student unexcused absences
• Academic achievement
• Student behaviors
• Student inter-personal relationships
• Parent and teacher perspectives

CHSR staff created and maintained a computerized data file of quarterly and annual feedback forms from students, mentors, teachers, and parents. CHSR researchers analyzed the stability of the student-mentor matches and the effects of mentoring on students' academic performance, attendance, and well-being.