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1. Are born healthy
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a. % low birth weight births ( infants born weighing under 2,500 grams/5.5 pounds)
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Success By 6
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b. % children born with birth defects
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2. Have a significant attachment to a nurturing adult
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***CPS
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a. % children whose parents completed evidence-based parenting classes or home visiting services
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Success By 6
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b. # of at-risk youth that have a mentor
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1 Hour for Kids Mentoring Collaborative
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c. # and % in foster care (drill down on placement w/in 12 months)
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***Child Protective Services
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3. Enter Kindergarten prepared to succeed in school
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a. % Children entering Kindergarten meeting School Readiness standards
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Blueprint for Educational Change, Success By 6
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4. Are physically healthy
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a. % immunized by 24 months
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Success By 6
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b. % uninsured
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c. % in healthy weight zone (vs. obese/overweight) *
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d. Diabetes rate
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5. Are physically safe
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a. Infant Mortality rate – also an indicator for #5
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b. Child/youth deaths (disaggregated by age group)
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c. # of injury reports (children and youth)
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Safe Kids Coalition
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d. # and rates of confirmed Investigations of child abuse/neglect
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***CPS
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e. # and % homeless (disaggregated by age group)
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6. Respect diversity and demonstrate empathy and other pro-social behaviors*
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***Start Strong
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a. % of children age 6-17 who exhibit two or more positive social skills*
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***Start Strong
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b. Number/rate of disciplinary referrals
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Children & Youth Mental Health PP
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c. Juvenile arrest rates (also rates for young adults)
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a. % reporting that their classmates show respect to others who are different
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Start Strong
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7. Engage in community, school and/or extracurricular activities
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a. Truancy rate/school attendance
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Austin ISD/Joint Subcommittee
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b. # and % involved in clubs, activities or sports *
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CTAN
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8. Are aware of, appreciate and demonstrate behaviors of personal and social responsibility
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a. % who volunteered in the last year *
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b. % regularly involved in volunteer activities *
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d. #/% participating in a leadership or advisory group to improve school, community or societal issues *
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RB21 Youth Engagement Team
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9. Have good mental health and are emotionally resilient
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a. % of children age 2-17 with problems requiring counseling who received mental health care
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b. rates of those who report to be sad, unhappy, depressed, or stressed *
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Children & Youth Mental Health PP
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c. Suicide rate (teens)
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Children & Youth Mental Health PP
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10. Avoid risky behaviors
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Start Strong
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a. % using tobacco, alcohol or drugs
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b. # and % diagnosed with STD(s)
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c. Births to teens, young adults
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Healthy Youth Partnerships (HYP)
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11. Are academically successful
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a. % passing 3rd grade reading and 5th grade reading, math and science
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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b. Retention rate, by grade
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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c. % 8th graders meeting criteria on state assessment
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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d. % 8th graders who enter/ complete 9th grade*
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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e. % graduating from high school in 4 years
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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12. Have awareness and positive attitudes about adult careers
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a. % who participate in career awareness *
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13. Graduate from high school college- and/or career-ready and prepared for a lifetime of learning
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a. % students graduating on the recommended or distinguished academic plan (RHSP/DAP)
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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b. % graduates meeting College Readiness standards*
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Greater Austin Chamber, Blueprint for Educational Change
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c. % entering postsecondary
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Blueprint for Educational Change, Greater Austin Chamber
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14. Successfully complete postsecondary education and/or training
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a. % students who persist after 1st year of college*
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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b. % who complete at least 1 year of postsecondary education/training and earn a credential*
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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c. % completing at least 2 years of post-secondary education/training*
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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15. Are productive and equipped to reach financial self sufficiency
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a. % idle youth and young adults (not in school, not working) *
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Blueprint for Educational Change
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b. % financially literate *
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Financial Literacy Coalition of Central Texas
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Basic Demographics
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Poverty Rate
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% Limited English Proficient
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