Figure 1
CSS Framework.
Table 1
Program Schedule and Learning Objectives.
| DAY | WEEK 1 | DAY | WEEK 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Getting to Know Introduction to CSS Introduction to MARKERS™ | Day 6 | Manage (cope, handle) TIME-Self Management Skills |
| Day 2 | RUMERTIME Process Multitheories Social-emotional competencies | Day 7 | Manage (influence, inspire) TIME-Relationship Management Skills |
| Day 3 | Recognize (identify, list) TIME-Self-Awareness Skills | Day 8 | Express (other-focused, empathy) TIME-Social-Awareness Skills |
| Day 4 | Understand (dig deeper) TIME-Self-Awareness Skills | Day 9 | Reflect (choices, reflection) TIME-Responsible Decision-Making Skills |
| Day 5 | Understand (dig deeper) TIME-Self-Awareness Skills | Day 10 | Connections & Transformations TIME |
Table 2
Pre- and Post-Test Scores.
| QUESTIONS | PRE-TEST | POST-TEST | PERCENTAGE CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | 2.75 | 5.00 | 81% |
| Question 2 | 1.00 | 1.00 | No increase |
| Question 3 | 3.50 | 5.00 | 43% |
| Question 4 | 2.62 | 5.00 | 91% |
| Question 5 | 3.13 | 5.00 | 51% |
| Question 6 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 67% |
| Question 7 | 2.90 | 5.00 | 72% |
| Question 8 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 67% |
| Question 9 | 70% | ||
| Question 10 | 100% |
Table 3
Students Served by Gender, Grade Level, and Reason for Visit.
| ITEMS | K-2nd | 3rd–5th | 6th–8th | 9th–12th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females | 126 | 62 | 140 | 78 |
| Males | 164 | 158 | 182 | 128 |
| Total | 290 | 220 | 322 | 206 |
| Other Referrals | 170 | 120 | 250 | 28 |
| Suspensions | 120 | 100 | 72 | 178 |
Table 4
Reasons for Visiting DIR.
| REASONS – OTHER | NUMBER OF MENTIONS | PERCENT OF TOTAL RESPONSES |
|---|---|---|
| Check-In/Monitoring/Caseload/Observation | 381 | 38% |
| Behavioral Issues | 214 | 22% |
| Interactions With Other Students | 129 | 13% |
| Social-Emotional Issues | 85 | 9% |
| Classroom Behavior | 76 | 8% |
| RUMERTIME | 45 | 5% |
| Absenteeism/Tardiness | 22 | 2% |
| Relationship Management | 15 | 2% |
| Support/Supervision | 14 | 1% |
| Academic Issues | 9 | 1% |
| Referral | 8 | 1% |
| Other | 48 | 5% |
Table 5
Attendance.
| K-2 | 3rd–5th | 6th–8th | 9th–12th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance Issues | 8 | 16 | 14 | 51 |
| No Attendance Issues | 265 | 178 | 314 | 328 |
| Total | 273 | 194 | 328 | 379 |
Figure 2
Occurrence of Attendance Issues by Grade Level.
Table 6
Reasons for Suspension.
| REASON – DANGER OF SUSPENSION | NUMBER OF MENTIONS | PERCENT OF TOTAL RESPONSES |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Issues | 129 | 50% |
| Interactions With Other Students | 113 | 44% |
| Classroom Behavior | 34 | 13% |
| Attendance Issues | 31 | 12% |
| Other | 3 | 1% |
| Social-Emotional Issues | 1 | 0% |
Figure 3
RPIS Discipline Log Entry Comparison.
Figure 4
Mean Change in Emotional State by Time Spent on RUMERTIME.
Table 7
Time Spent on RUMERTIME® and Change in Emotional State.
| MEAN CHANGE IN EMOTIONAL STATE | n | STANDARD DEVIATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–15 minutes | –0.83 | 88 | 2.39 |
| 16–30 minutes | –1.00 | 204 | 2.38 |
| 31–45 minutes | –1.84 | 142 | 3.19 |
| 46–60 minutes | –1.16 | 142 | 3.09 |
| > 61 minutes | –1.85 | 231 | 3.71 |