Partnerships in Education

San Diego City Schools Community Relations Department 4100 Normal Street, Room 2121 San Diego, CA 92103		Telephone:	(619) 725-5594
		Fax:	(619) 725-5599
		Email:	etiffany@mail.sardi.net
		Website:	www.sandi.net/partner

Program Description

Focus Area		Age Group
Interagency/Community Partnerships; Career Development and Occupational studies		Kindergarten through 12th Grades

Research Description

Outcomes

Improved student academic achievement in reading and math
Improved student attitude towards school and learning in general
Improved student attendance across all grades

*Research Category*		4,5		Research Reviewed by Other Systems, Local Research- Program evaluation report was reviewed.
*Design*		Other		Design details unspecified.
*Multiple Studies*		Yes		Annual evaluation data is compiled.
*Sample Size*		>50		143,000 students and 1190 business partners (1999-2000 data).
Valid/ Reliable Instrument		N/A		Based on the information provided, reliability and validity of instrument is unknown.
*Results*		Yes		Statistically significant improvement in student achievement, attitude, and attendance.
*Published*		N/A		Based on the information provided, there were no published studies.
*Follow-up Data*		No		Based on the information provided, there were no follow-up studies.
*Award*		Yes		1998 California School Boards Association 19th Annual Golden Bell Award; Freedom Foundation Award; NCEA Award for Outstanding Organization.