Women’s Resource CenterServing Women and Girls of the Greater
Philadelphia Area Since 1975
Board President – Virginia Bowden
Executive Director– Teresa Wolfgang
Program Director– Angela Marchesani, M.A.
The Women’s Resource Center Mission
• Support Women
• Strengthen Families
• Build Community
Through Information & Referrals, Counseling, Legal
Consultation & Divorce Support, and Educational
Services.
The Chester County Girls’ Leadership Program
CHESTER COUNTY GLP
Objective
“To provide girls with the tools and skills known, based on research, to protect against common dangers of adolescence including: Substance abuse, school drop out, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, depression and bullying.”
Overview
• 12 group sessions• 45 minutes, within school day• Participants are selected by guidance counselors based on our criteria
Content Delivery
Training
•Communication
•Conflict Resolution
•Decision Making
•Problem Solving
Observation
•Role Models
•Parent Engagement
•Field Trip
Application
•Leadership Project
CHESTER COUNTY GLP
Goals
• 85% of participants will report increased self-esteem, as measured by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Inventory
• 80% of participants will report increased communication with parents or adults at home
• 80% of participants will report increased confidence• 80% of participants will report stronger school ties• 80% of participants will seek leadership or service opportunities
CHESTER COUNTY GLP
Outcomes
Measurement Tools
*Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
*Leadership Project
*Self-Report Evaluations
*Parent, Facilitator and Counselor Observations
Reported Results
* Statistically significant increase in self-esteem
*90% report:
-Increased confidence
-Improved communication with
parents
-Increases involvement in school activities
-Intent to seek leadership roles or service opportunities
Observed Changes
* Increased communication at home
*Ease with peer conflicts
*Increase in speaking up or sharing in class and
group
CHESTER COUNTY GLP
Leadership Project Example #1
Peirce Middle School: “Remediating Domestic Violence”
• Project goal is, “…to provide intervention, education, outreach, advocacy and programs to prevent, reduce and remedy domestic violence in Chester County, and to empower survivors.”
• Project proposal includes: • 1. Posters created by the GLP group to place at appropriate approved
locations within the school.• 2. Participation in one Morning Announcement segment where
participants can introduce their goals for this project. Through this message, they will encourage student engagement via donations from the student body.
• 3. The placement of a large box at the front entrance area of the school for donation drop off.
• 4. Placement of a notice in the school newspaper/e-letter to reach parents.
CHESTER COUNTY GLP
Leadership Project Example #2
Scott Middle School: “Promoting Tolerance”
Project Goal is to, “…establish a school culture where students can express themselves freely without being judged, bullied, or stereotyped.”
Project proposal includes:
1. Creating a movie montage with the premise of, “I Have a Dream.”
2. Screen the movie at assembly or in homerooms
CHESTER COUNTY GLPField Trip Example #1
• Stetson and Peirce Middle School: Citizens’ Bank Park• Panel Discussion with women in leadership positions:
• Leila Graham-Willis, Special Events Manager• Vanessa Mapson, Director of Group Sales• Melissa Maani, Graphic Design Manager• Mary Ann Moyer, Director of Community Initiatives• Kathy Killian, VP of Human Resources and Customer Service
CHESTER COUNTY GLP
Field Trip Example #2
• Phoenixville Area Middle School: Valley Forge National Historic park• Hosted by the Friends of Valley Forge Park and the park’s Superintendent, Kate
Hammond. • Overview of the role of some prominent women in the organization:
• Kate Hammond (Superintendent) • Amy Ruhe (Natural Resource Manager) • Cristina Ramirez (Intern, Student Conservation Association)• Missy Farkouh (Executive Director of Friends of Valley Forge Park)• Dr. Nancy Loane (Author, “Following the Drum- Women at the Valley Forge
Encampment.”)
• Explore opportunities to volunteer with the park• Develop a marketing plan to increase 7th graders’ attendance at the park• Tour the VFNHP grounds
CHESTER COUNTY GLP
The Future of Girls’ Leadership• Increase presence in middle schools
• Launch High School program
Thank You!
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