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Results of Pre and Post Evaluation

Each student was evaluated by the school teachers, the school counselor, and by the Horse Sense staff in the following areas, which were determined as the areas of most importance after consult with the school counselor: Listening, Waiting/Taking Turns, Following Directions, Respect for Others & overall Positive Behavior.  

 

Rubrics for each individual child in each category were also completed, the average of which appears in this Evaluation Break-Out.

"Without a doubt, Horse Sense gave our students the chance to be successful - in a radically new way - at school.  And the best part?  This experience not only helped our kids succeed in the classroom, but it powerfully affected their self-esteem, motivation, and inter-personal skills beyond the classroom walls. 

As a school counselor, I've been so thankful to have Horse Sense at my school.  The professional and dependable staff has partnered with me to provide avenues to reach students who don't always respond to traditional approaches.  It feels good to be involved with a resource in the school setting that I know makes a difference in kids' lives."

--Kelley Dull, School Counselor, Edneyville Elementary School