Title | Caring School Community (CSC) |
Settings | Education |
MHP Steps | Implementation |
URL | http://devstu.org/page/caring-school-community |
Publication Information | Caring School Community™ (CSC) is a modified version of a program formerly known as the Child Development Project. |
Country of Origin | United States |
Languages | English |
Tool Description | CSC is a multiyear school improvement program that involves all students in grades K–6. The program aims to promote core values, prosocial behavior, and a schoolwide feeling of community. The program consists of four elements originally developed for the Child Development Project: class meeting lessons, cross-age "buddies" programs, "homeside" activities, and schoolwide community. |
Application in the Field | Applied internationally |
Tool mainly used in | United States |
Stage of Development | Well established |
Evaluation and Research | Studies/Technical Data available |
Beneficiary Involvement in Design | No information found |
Evaluation | Yes |
Evaluation Description | CSC has been extensively and rigorously evaluated in several studies over the last 20 years. These studies consistently found that in schools where the program was widely implemented, students showed significant benefits in a number of areas, including attitudes toward school and learning (e.g., had a greater sense of the school as a community, liked school more, worked harder, had higher test scores and grades in core academic subjects and were more engaged in their courses, had greater trust in and respect for teachers and had higher educational aspirations), feelings about the self, social and ethical attitudes and values, and behavior (e.g. students engaged in less misconduct at school and fewer delinquent behaviors), relative to students in closely matched comparison schools. For a detailed overview of the largest and most recent study of CSC, which involved an ethnically and socio-economically diverse sample of over 14,000 students from 12 program and 12 comparison schools in six districts across the US, please visit: Developmental Studies Center. Retrieved February, 2005 from http://www.devstu.org/cdp/pdfs/cdp_eval_summary.pdf. (The Caring School Community project was previously known as the Child Development Project.) |
Available Formats | Digital (CD, DVD) | Paper Based | Soft Copy |
Free | No |
Restrictions on Use | Unknown |
Tool Focus | Organisation |
Tool Type | Programme |
Download(s) |
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Contact Name | Denise Wood |
Organisation Name | Developmental Studies Center |
info@devstu.org | |
Telephone | (800) 666-7270 |
Address | Embarcadero, Suite 305, Oakland , CA 94606 |
Country | United States |
Code | Element | |
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b110, b114 | Consciousness and Orientation | |
b117, b160, b164 | Intellectual, Thought and Higher-Level Cognitive Functions | |
b122 | Global Psychosocial Functioning | |
b126 | Temperament and Personality | |
b130 | Energy, Drive and Sleep Functions | |
b140, b144 | Attention and Memory | |
b147 | Psychomotor Functioning | |
Selected | b152 | Emotional Functioning |
b156 | Perceptual Functioning | |
Selected | b180 | Experience of Self and Time |
Code | Element | |
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d160, d163, d166,d170,d172 | Applying Knowledge -Focusing Attention, Thinking, Reading, Writing, Calculating | |
d175, d177 | Solving Problems and Making Decisions | |
d230 | Carrying out Daily Routine | |
Selected | d240 | Handling Stress and Other Psychological Demands |
d310, d315, d325, d330, d335, | Effective Communicating | |
Selected | d710, d720, | Basic and Complex Interpersonal Interactions |
Selected | d730, d740, d750, d770 | Relationships - Strangers, Formal, Informal Social, Intimate |
Selected | d760 | Family Relationships |
d825 | Vocational Training | |
d845 | Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job | |
Selected | d855 d910 | Community Life and Engagement |
d870 | Economic Self-Sufficiency | |
d920 | Recreation and Leisure | |
d930 | Religion and Spirituality | |
d940 d950 | Human Rights & Political Life and Citizenship |
Code | Element | |
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e120, e125, e130 | Assistive and Augmentative Technology for Personal Mobility, Communications and Education | |
Selected | e310, e315, e320, e325, e330, e340, e355, e360 | Physical and Emotional Support |
Selected | e410, e415, e420, e425, e430, e440, e450,e455 | Attitudes of individuals |
Selected | e460 | Societal Attitudes |
Selected | e465 | Social Norms, Practices and Ideologies |
Selected | e525, e530, e570, e575 | Services, Systems and Policies - Housing, Utilities, General Social Support |
e560 | Media Services, Systems and Policies | |
e570 | Social Security Systems and Policies | |
e580 | Health Services, Systems and Policies | |
Selected | e585 | Education and Training Services, Systems and Policies |
e590 | Workplace Services, Systems and Policies |
Code | Element | |
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Selected | FGP | General Population |
F00-F09 | Organic & Neurological (Dementia in Alzheimers Disease) | |
F10-F19 | Mental Health Conditions due to Substance Misuse | |
F20-F59 & F80-F99 | Mental Health Conditions | |
F70-F79 | Intellectual Impairment |
Code | Element | |
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Selected | Or11.1 | Stress Prevention |
Or11.2 | Critical Incident Management | |
Or11.3 | Occupational Health | |
Selected | Or11.4 | Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment |
Selected | Or11.5 | Anti-Drugs and Anti-Alcohol Abuse |
Selected | Or11.6 | Anti-Smoking |
Selected | Or11.7 | Anti-Violence and Crime (including Sexual) |
Or11.8 | Prevention of Child Abuse | |
Selected | Or11.9 | Discipline |
Code | Element | |
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Or12.1 | Mental | |
Or12.2 | Physical (e.g. Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Recreation) |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element |
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Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Or16.1 | Work-Life Balance Policy | |
Or16.2 | Age Management Policy | |
Or16.3 | Broad Focus Absenteeism Policy | |
Or16.4 | Return to Work/School Policy | |
Or16.5 | Disability Management Policy | |
Or16.6 | Diversity Management Policy | |
Selected | Or16.7 | Integration |
Or16.8 | Corporate Social Responsibility |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Selected | Or21.1 | Mission, Vision, Values, Traditions |
Selected | Or21.2 | Participation |
Selected | Or21.3 | Empowerment |
Or21.4 | Person Centred Approach | |
Selected | Or21.5 | Interaction Climate |
Selected | Or21.6 | Social Atmosphere |
Or21.7 | Bullying and Harassment/Abuse |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Or23.1 | Participative | |
Selected | Or23.2 | Supportive |
Or23.3 | Partnerships | |
Or23.4 | Feedback Considered | |
Or23.5 | Management Leadership of MHP |
Code | Element | |
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Or24.1 | Roles and Responsibilities | |
Or24.2 | Healthcare | |
Or24.3 | Ratios | |
Selected | Or24.4 | Attitudes |
Or24.5 | Training and Development | |
Or24.6 | Commitment and Resources | |
Or24.7 | Partnerships - Management and Staff | |
Or24.8 | Involvement in Change |
Code | Element | |
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Or31.1 | Whole Organisation Planning | |
Or31.2 | Job Design | |
Or31.3 | Individualised Plans | |
Or31.4 | Shift Work | |
Selected | Or31.5 | Education Processes |
Or31.6 | Flexible Work Patterns/ Work-Life Balance | |
Or31.7 | Work Organisation | |
Or31.8 | Job Enrichment | |
Or31.9 | Feedback Considered | |
Or31.10 | Parent-Teacher Meetings | |
Selected | Or31.11 | Peer Support |
Or31.12 | Supervision | |
Or31.13 | Parent, Teacher and Student Committee | |
Or31.14 | Communications Practice | |
Or31.15 | Interactive e-Communication (Online) | |
Or31.16 | Health and Safety Hazard Control | |
Or31.17 | Care Processes | |
Selected | Or31.18 | Family Involvement |
Or31.19 | Housekeeping Processes | |
Or31.20 | Nutrition Processes |
Code | Element | |
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Or32.1 | Health Needs Assessment | |
Or32.2 | Health Planning | |
Or32.3 | Evaluation of Health Promotion Actions | |
Or32.4 | Risk Assessment | |
Or32.9 | Marketing of MHP |
Code | Element | |
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Or41.1 | Physical | |
Or41.2 | Mental |
Code | Element | |
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Or42.1 | Organisational Performance | |
Or42.2 | Satisfaction of Beneficiaries | |
Or42.3 | Effects on Educational Success | |
Or42.4 | Effects on Absence |
Code | Element | |
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Or43.1 | Beneficiary Wellbeing | |
Or43.2 | Individual Performance | |
Or43.3 | Motivation | |
Or43.4 | Quality of Life | |
Or43.5 | Independence and choice | |
Or43.6 | Attendance | |
Or43.7 | Job Satisfaction |
Code | Element | |
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Selected | Or44.1 | Staff, Student or Client Morale |
Or44.2 | Mutual Support | |
Selected | Or44.3 | Social Integration |
Code | Element | |
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En11.1 | Buildings | |
En11.2 | Exposures | |
En11.3 | Quality of Living Space | |
En11.4 | Proximity to the Community |
Code | Element | |
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En12.1 | Sports, Leisure and Recreation Facilities | |
En12.2 | Provision of Health Promotion Facilities | |
En12.3 | Support of Health Promotion Facilities | |
En12.4 | Health and Safety Services & Professionals | |
En12.5 | Committee on MH Protection and Promotion | |
En12.6 | Professional Support |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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En14.1 | Physical Ergonomics | |
En14.2 | Cognitive Ergonomics |
Code | Element | |
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Selected | En21.1 | Peer Support Programme |
En21.2 | Peer Mentoring | |
En21.3 | Peers | |
En21.4 | Sports & Recreation Programme | |
En21.5 | Social Activities/Leisure Programme/Team Events | |
En21.6 | ICT Communication (e.g. social networking sites) | |
En21.7 | Management & Colleagues | |
Selected | En21.8 | Management Support Programmes |
Selected | En21.9 | Beneficary Panels |
Code | Element | |
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En22.1 | Discussion Forums and Information Sessions | |
En22.2 | Home School Liaison | |
Selected | En22.3 | Support and Empowerment |
En22.4 | Parents Association | |
En22.5 | Parents and Parent-Teacher Association | |
En22.6 | Family Friendly Organisation | |
En22.7 | Family Health Programmes | |
En22.8 | Family Social Programmes | |
En22.9 | Rooms for Couples |
Code | Element | |
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En23.1 | Community Links (e.g. Volunteering Programme) | |
Selected | En23.2 | Extended Schools Concept |
Code | Element | |
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Selected | En24.1 | Programme to Support Teachers or Carers |
Code | Element | |
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En31.1 | Physical Health Promotion Services | |
En31.2 | Mental Health Services | |
En31.3 | Counselling | |
En31.4 | Psychological Assessment | |
En31.5 | Primary and Community Health Services | |
En31.6 | Occupational Health Services |
Code | Element | |
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En32.1 | Health and Safety | |
En32.2 | Public Health | |
En32.3 | Quality Standards | |
En32.4 | Education | |
En32.5 | Mainstreaming and Diversity | |
En32.6 | Welfare (Social Security) | |
En32.7 | Environmental | |
En32.8 | Employment | |
En32.9 | Retirement Policy | |
En32.10 | Independent Living |
Code | Element | |
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Pr11.1 | Health Screening | |
Pr11.2 | Exercise and Nutrition Programmes | |
Pr11.3 | Sexuality | |
Pr11.4 | Health and Safety Interventions |
Code | Element | |
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Pr12.1 | Anti - Bullying, - Harassment - Abuse | |
Pr12.2 | Substance misuse prevention (including smoking) | |
Pr12.3 | Active and Positive Ageing | |
Pr12.4 | Physical Health |
Code | Element | |
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Pr13.1 | Mental Health Screening | |
Pr13.2 | Coping Skills Education | |
Pr13.3 | Stress Management & Prevention | |
Pr13.4 | Mental Health Education, Raising Awareness | |
Pr13.5 | Destigmatisation | |
Selected | Pr13.6 | Emotional Wellbeing |
Pr13.7 | Suicide Prevention | |
Pr13.8 | Safe Self-Disclosure Programmes |
Code | Element | |
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Pr14.1 | Orientation and Induction | |
Selected | Pr14.2 | Social Support |
Pr14.3 | Social & Leisure Activities | |
Pr14.4 | Volunteering |
Code | Element | |
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Pr15.1 | Work-Life Balance Programme | |
Pr15.2 | Absenteeism & Return to Work Programmes | |
Pr15.3 | Recruitment & Staff Development Programmes |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Pr17.1 | Cognitive Training | |
Pr17.2 | Personal Development | |
Pr17.3 | Career Development | |
Pr17.4 | Life Skills Programmes | |
Pr17.5 | Raising Self Awareness | |
Pr17.6 | Goal Setting | |
Pr17.7 | Problem Solving & Decision Making | |
Pr17.8 | Social Competence | |
Pr17.9 | Lifestyle Awareness Programmes |
Code | Element |
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Code | Element |
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Code | Element | |
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Pr23.1 | Young Offenders | |
Pr23.2 | Pupils at Risk of Early Leaving | |
Pr23.3 | Pupils in Transition | |
Pr23.4 | Poverty/Social Exclusion | |
Pr23.5 | Persons at Risk of Violence or Abuse | |
Pr23.6 | Family Issues | |
Pr23.7 | Parents or Carers | |
Pr23.8 | People with Special Requirements or Disabilities | |
Pr23.9 | People Experiencing Illness |
Code | Element | |
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Pr31.1 | Personal Development Programme | |
Pr31.2 | Coping Skills Training | |
Pr31.3 | Problem Solving, Decision Making & Goal Setting | |
Pr31.4 | Activities of Daily Living | |
Pr31.5 | Social Competence | |
Pr31.6 | Raising Self Esteem |
Code | Element | |
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Pr32.1 | Peer Support Programme | |
Pr32.2 | Counselling | |
Pr32.3 | Life Skills, Relationship and Social Programmes | |
Pr32.4 | Bereavement Support | |
Pr32.5 | Needs Analysis & Individual Plans | |
Pr32.6 | Adjustments and Accommodations |
Code | Element |
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