Evidence-Based Outcomes

Through independent evaluations measuring the effectiveness of Life Directions programs, researchers at Loyola University, the University of Michigan and Chicago Public Schools all concluded that our participants grow in responsibility, compassion and values. The most recent evaluation of the Peer Motivation and Peer Mentor programs indicated that high school students and 8th graders grow in both academic and social outcomes.

Academic Motivation

• 93% of participating eighth-graders stay in school.
• 62% of participating students increased their percentile rank in reading comprehension.
• 82% of participating students increased their percentile rank in mathematics.

Social

• 74% increase taking responsibility for their future .
• 68% of participating students are more likely to consider consequences before acting.
• 68% of participating students increase involvement in extracurricular activities.

Program Outcomes include:

• 70% of achieving students will teach their peers the four core values to encourage turning obstacles into opportunities.
• 70% of achieving students will increase their disciplined approach toward homework.

Life Directions Produces Results: 83% of all contributions are spent on programs.