What is PAYS The Pennsylvania Youth Survey PAYS is a student survey administered in oddnumbered years eg 2009 2011 2013 to youth in 6th 8th 10th and 12th grades in participating schools throughout the Commonwealth All Chester County Public Schools participated in the 2013 PAYS ID: 362091
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Downingtown Area PAYS 2013 ReportSlide2
What is PAYS?
The Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) is a student survey administered in odd-numbered years (e.g., 2009, 2011, 2013) to youth in 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades in participating schools throughout the Commonwealth. All Chester County Public Schools participated in the 2013 PAYS.
The survey is
anonymous, voluntary and confidential
. Youth are never required to complete the survey, and their identity is not connected to their answers.
Passive Permission for administration of the survey.
The questions asked in the survey cover many types of
attitudes, knowledge, behaviors, and experiences
. Youth respond to questions on topics such as:
Use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD)
Violence
and drugs on school property
Being bullied
Involvement in gangs
Depression
GamblingSlide3
PAYS Continued:
Youth also answer questions related to
risk and protective factors
(RPF).
Risk
Factors
increase
the chances of a youth having problems, and
Protective Factors
decrease the chances. RPF questions in the PAYS cover many areas of youths’ lives, including:
Community
School
Family
Peer
Individual
The PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) sponsored the administration of the PAYS since 1989. In 2013, the PA Dept. of Education (PDE) and PA Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DDAP) joined PCCD in sponsoring school-district participation in the survey.Slide4
STRENGTHS of Downingtown Area School District Students
Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug (ATOD) usage has decreased in 6
th
, 8
th
and 10
th grade surveys from PAYS 2011 to PAYS 2013 and is below the Chester County and PA PAYS dataSlide5
30 Day Marijuana Usage -
10
th
Grade
SurveysSlide6
30 day Prescription Drug Usage –
Narcotic
P
rescription drugs w/o Doctor’s order
(
O
xyContin, Percocet, Vicodin) – 10th Grade SurveysSlide7
30 Day Alcohol Usage – PAYS
8
th
Grade SurveysSlide8
30 Day Marijuana Usage – PAYS
8
th
Grade SurveysSlide9
Bullying Question – How wrong do you think it is for someone your age to bully another student or peer? (PAYS 2013)
Over 90% of Downingtown Area students think bullying is wrong in grades 6
th
, 8
th
, 10
th and 12
th
grades
6
th
grade – 97%
8
th
grade – 95%
10
th
grade – 95%
12
th
grade – 90%Slide10
Challenges for Downingtown Area School District
Downingtown Area Gateway Drugs (
Alcohol and Marijuana
) 30 day usage has
increased with 12
th
grade surveys from PAYS data 2011 to PAYS data 2013Slide11
Driving After Alcohol
12
th
grade Slide12
30 Day Marijuana
Usage
12
th
Grade SurveysSlide13
Driving After Marijuana
12
th
GradeSlide14
BINGE DRINKING (5+ drinks in a row in the past two weeks) – PAYS – 12
TH
Grade SurveysSlide15Slide16Slide17Slide18Slide19Slide20Slide21Slide22
The PAYS 2013 results also indicate
the
Risk and Protective Factors in our DASD community
that need to be addressed to promote a healthy, safe, and supportive community for our children.
These factors are identified to help us develop intentional programming and policy to support children, youth and families.
What are the highest Risk Factors and lowest Protective Factors for the Downingtown Community?Slide23
PROTECTIVE FACTORS – PAYS 2013
defined as “
Characteristics that decrease the likelihood that a student will engage in problem behaviors. Protective Factors promote positive youth development.”
LOWEST SCORING PROTECTIVE FACTORS – (
AREAS OF CONCERN for DASD community)
Religiosity
– In communities where young people attend religious programs, services, or groups regularly, there is a lower percentage of anti-social behaviors and ATOD use.
Community Rewards for Pro Social Involvement
– Rewards for positive participation in community activities that help students bond to the community and increase self-respect as well as respect for community.Slide24
RISK FACTORS – PAYS 2013
defined as “Characteristics in the community, family, school and individual’s environment known to increase the likelihood that a youth will engage in more than one problem behavior.
In a community where there is acceptance and tolerance of these risk factors, students are more likely to engage in problem behaviors.
”
HIGHEST RISK FACTORS – (AREAS OF CONCERNS for DASD community)
Poor Family Management
– (Students perceive inconsistent and/or unusually harsh or severe punishment; parent’s failure to provide clear expectations and to monitor children’s behavior)
Perceived Risk of Drug Use
– (Students do not perceive a significant risk of harm from drug/alcohol use.)
Rewards for Anti Social behavior
– (Students do receive rewards for anti- social behavior.)Slide25
GOALS FOR
DASD
2015 DOWNINGTOWN AREA PAYS SURVEY
To decrease Downingtown Area Alcohol 30 day usage as measured by the 12
th
grade surveys reporting alcohol usage on the 2013 PA Youth Survey (PAYS) from the current baseline of 53.7% to 39% by 2015
2013 Baseline: 53.7%
2015 Desired Outcome: 39%
To decrease the Downingtown Area Marijuana 30 Day usage as measured by the 12
th
grade surveys reporting marijuana usage on the 2013 PA Youth Survey (PAYS) from the current baseline of 34.5% to 25%
2013 Baseline: 34.5%
2015 Desired Outcomes: 25%Slide26
DASD GOALS Continued
To continue the Implementation of the LIFE SKILLS TRAINNG PROGRAM (Health Curriculum) to students in grades 6
th
, 7
th
and 8
th grades for the 2014/15 school year through the DASD grant through University of Colorado at BoulderTeacher training scheduled for September 8 and 9, 2014
Greta Neff will complete Trainer requirements
To study the needs for sustainability of the LST program for the 2015/16 school year. Attend trainings and meetings at EPIS Center (Penn State) and LST grant trainings on sustainability during the 2014/15 school year
Sustainability Training through UC at Boulder on September 30, 2014 in Bucks County
EPIS Center continued conference calls, webinars and technical assistanceSlide27
GOALS Continued
To decrease the risk factor of the Downingtown Area “Attitudes Favorable to Drug Use” as measured by 12
th
grade surveys reporting greater acceptance toward drug use on the 2013 PA Youth Survey (PAYS) from the current baseline of 59.1 to 50 by 2015
2013 Baseline: 59.1
2015 Desired Outcome: 50
To increase the protective factor of the Downingtown Area “Rewards for
ProSocial
Involvement” as measured by 10
th
grade students reporting they are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at school on the 2013 PA Youth Surveys (PAYS) from the current baseline of 57.6 to 62 by 2015
2013 Baseline: 57.6
2015 Desired Outcome: 62Slide28
DASD GOALS Continued
To increase communication with parents on issues related to ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs) through SAP website, DASD webpages linked to SAP website, twitter in coordination with Downingtown CTC
Downingtown CTC will coordinate through the HSA Safe Homes Champion and on the Downingtown CTC Facebook
, Downingtown Safe Homes
Facebook,web
page and Twitter
Downingtown CTC will continue PARENTS WHO HOST LOSE THE MOST campaign locally with beer distributors and PLCB
DASD – SAP webpage to include information on resources, ATOD parenting information and “how to open communication regarding ATOD with children”, Explore other forms of social media for positive messagingSlide29
Action Plans to Achieve the GOALS
Present at DASD Wellness Meeting to align Wellness goals with PAYS
Coordinate with building Wellness committees – Safe and Supportive Schools Goals K-8 Bullying Prevention and 9-12 Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Prevention
Provide information and positive messages to high school and middle school students on ATOD
through SAP team, student council, building wellness committees….
Provide updated information on Marijuana (and other drugs) to 9
th
grade Wellness/Fitness and 10
th
grade Health teachers
Schedule presentation for 11
th
/
12
th
grade students on ATOD prevention if availability of effective programming and scheduling – Previewed NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education) and Kacie’s Cause (Kennett Square)Slide30
Current Initiatives at DASD
Life
Skills Training -
HEALTH
curriculum
MS – Evidence and research based to decrease usage of ATOD through 12
th grade (Grant extended through 15/16 school year)OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program – DMS, LMS, MC6GC, EW, WB, LE, SM, BW
Restorative Practices – DMS and LMS (
Restorative Practices
offers teachers, students and parents a way of seeing problems as an opportunity for
learning.)
Positive Action Curriculum at DHS West and East
/ At Risk HS
students in emotional support program (DASD Pupil Services)
Wellness / At Risk Committees Coordinating Goals and Initiatives – DASD
Student Assistance Program teams K-12 at all buildings to identify at risk students and families, refer for assessment, refer to community agencies, provide services to support students and familiesSlide31
Partnership with Downingtown CTC
Downingtown Communities that Care (CTC) action plan to address Risk and Protective Factors from PAYS 2013:
SAFE HOMES –
17 parent Volunteer “Champions” in every DASD school
to
provide parents with tips for improving family communication and setting expectations, provide accurate ATOD prevention information, and promote communication and support among parents of DASD
PARENTS WHO HOST LOSE THE MOST
–
A public awareness program educating communities and parents about the health and safety risks of serving/allowing alcohol at teen parties. This program encourages parents and the ENTIRE community to sent a unified message that
teen alcohol consumption is unhealthy, unsafe and unacceptable
.
Marsh
Creek 6
th
GC
YOUTH COALITION-
Positive messaging campaignSlide32
Downingtown Communities that Care action plan (cont.)
Engaging business, faith, law enforcement leaders and residents to develop
Community based pro-social opportunities and rewards
for children and teens
Strengthening Families Program
-
SFP 10-14 is a parent, youth and family skills building curriculum designed to prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems, strengthen parenting skills and build family strengths- in cooperation with DASD and Holcombe Behavioral Health
Mock Crash/
Cruisin
’ Smart
-in partnership with DASD and Bryn
Mawr
Rehab Hospital, and many other concerned community agencies to demonstrate the permanent physical and emotional impact to individuals and families of Driving Under the Influence.Slide33
Tina Forsythe, Student Assistance Specialist
DASD
tforsythe@dasd.org
6102694400 x 7596
Cell: 610-633-5704
Downingtown Communities that Care (CTC)
Libby
Egnaczyk
, Community Mobilizer
dtownctc
@
ymcagbw.org
www.dtownctc.org
Facebook
Downingtown Area Communities that Care
D
owningtown Safe Homes