Internal performance tracking shows promising results, with two-thirds of participants improving attendance, grades and school behavior. Ninety-eight percent of participants graduate high school, of which 85 percent go on to post-secondary education. A recent program evaluation conducted by the University of Oregon’s Institute for Violence and Destructive Behavior found that SEI’s programs are rooted in evidence-based models and implemented with high fidelity. SEI has formed an evaluation advisory committee to explore possible next steps for additional evaluation.

Since 2006, the Foundation has invested $3.9 million in Self Enhancement, Inc. to help develop and implement its business plan. During the course of EMCF's latest investment ($1 million over one year), SEI will pursue closer partnership with Portland Public Schools-potentially increasing the numbers of youth served in its core program, and make improvements to its organization-wide performance tracking and management system.

For more information, visit Self Enhancement, Inc.’s website at www.selfenhancement.org.