Newly Published Article: Students in Primary Project had higher attendance rates
Our recently published article in the Journal of Applied School Psychology highlights results that show students enrolled in Primary Project had higher rates of attendance compared to their peers.
Continue readingEnd-of-Year Activities for Primary Project Teams
Top 5 list for Primary Project teams as you end the school year
Continue readingA Mixed Methods Study Investigating the Teacher-Child Rating Scale in the Context of Primary Project
This study has three overarching aims. The first aim is to gather qualitative data on the validity of the Teacher-Child Rating Scale, short form (T-CRS-sf), the measure currently used to screen students and measure their progress in Primary Project.
Continue readingStudy of the Effectiveness of Primary Project
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial of Primary Project using current scientific standards to determine the effectiveness of the school-based intervention.
Continue readingChildren's Institute Welcomes Lindsay Dryden
We are thrilled that Lindsay Dryden has joined our Primary Project team!
Continue readingMoving from Compassion Fatigue to Resilience
Regardless of your role at your school, it is likely that you chose the profession you did because of a desire to help support young children.
Continue readingMid-Year Activities for Primary Project Teams
Hooray for being halfway through the school year!
Continue readingPrimary Project End-of-Year Celebration
Rochester is home to the Strong National Museum of Play, the venue that hosted our end-of-year event, acknowledging and celebrating our heroes, our New York State Primary Project teams!
Continue readingMeet the COMET team
It's our people that make us unique!Since 2008, the COMET team has been working to support the success of children. The people who develop and support COMET have first-hand knowledge of the challenges child-focused organizations face when operating and evaluating their programs.
Continue readingThe value of T-CRS data
I have had the unique experience of working with Primary Project previously as a coordinator for a community mental health agency and now as a school counselor. For the past five years, I have served as the school counselor for Turnbow Elementary in Springdale, Arkansas. We have a diverse student population of 650 students: 89% of students receive free or reduced lunch; 65% of students are Latino; 18% are Marshallese; 15% are Caucasian; 2% are African American. Whether in my role as a community mental health professional within an agency or now as a school counselor, I find the data I receive from the T-CRS valuable.
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