12. Organizational Dimensions

 Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc.

Monthly reports from MEW Teachers to MEW Provincial Coordinator; reports to Local Advisory groups; regular training in Winnipeg for MEW teachers.

13. Partnerships Integral or Related

 Are there any partner organizations involved in the delivery of the initiative? If so, please provide brief details of the partnership arrangements.

Each site has to enter into a partnership with local Aboriginal organization, typically the local Friendship Centre. The Manitoba Ministry of education provides coordination through the provincial MEW office. Johnston Research, Inc. is responsible for the evaluation.
14. Stakeholder Involvement What mechanisms are used, if any, to involve key stakeholders involved in the development, delivery or evaluation of the initiative? Which groups of stakeholders are involved? Local Advisory Groups (LAG) at each site; includes Elders, families, communities, schools.
15. Key Changes Over Time Have there been any major changes in the content or delivery of this initiative over time? If yes, please give brief details.

Scheduling MEW course in grades 11 and 12 could become more difficult for smaller schools; a weekend format is being developed.

MEW is a research project and thus it is important that the interventions being tested are delivered consistently across participating sites and over the time of the initiative.
16. Performance Indicators What indicators are used, if any, to measure the performance of this program? High school graduation rate; number of Aboriginal Students moving to post-secondary education; better knowledge of one’s self and culture; more positive attitude toward schooling.
17. Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms; Reporting What arrangements are there, if any, for the monitoring and evaluation of this program and for reporting on the results? MEW will be evaluated through an experimental research design that was approved by the schools and communities involved in the project.
18. Key Results or Outcomes What have been the main achievements or outcomes of this program to date? MEW teachers have created solid ties with MEW students; at this point, it looks as though the vast majority of MEW students will be back for the second year.