--- title: Parent/Child Program Implementation | The Incredible Years® Blog description: The Incredible Years® (IY) Series is implemented in a wide range of organizations all over the world, including one in Pennsylvania, the EPIS Center. --- [IY Blog | SEL & Early Intervention Articles ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog) # [Parent/Child Program Implementation | The Incredible Years® Blog](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/2014/11/24/positive-outcomes-of-incredible-years-parentchild-program-implementation-in-pennsylvania) Written by [theincredibleyears](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/author/theincredibleyears) | Nov 24, 2014 5:00:00 AM The Incredible Years® (IY) Series is implemented in a wide range of organizations all over the world. One organization in Pennsylvania, [EPIS Center](http://www.episcenter.psu.edu/), has just released exciting results from** t**he Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency funded providers of the implementation of the IY Parent and Child programs from 2013-2014. Parents attended **[IY Parenting Classes ](https://incredibleyears.com/programs/parent/)**to increase positive parenting practices including play, coaching methods, praise, problem-solving, limit setting, and more. Additionally, children in one group received [**Classroom Dinosaur School** ](https://incredibleyears.com/programs/child/classroom-curriculum/)– a prevention program delivered to a large group of children, teaching them social and emotional skills, academic skills, problem-solving, etc. A second child group received [**Small Group Dinosaur School**](https://incredibleyears.com/programs/child/dinosaur-curriculum/) – a treatment program for children with diagnosed behavior or conduct problems – where a more targeted and intensive approach is taken in the program delivery. *EPIS Center is an organization committed to quality, high-fidelity delivery ­– these results show how this commitment pays off!* **Summary of results***** ****Basic Parent Outcomes Summary (2013-2014)* Of 463 parents served, 70% attended at least 12 or more “sessions” (weekly parent classes). By the end of the class, those parents completing the groups reported many positive outcomes! **88% reported a decrease in harsh discipline, and 76% reported an increase in positive parenting**. *Classroom Dinosaur School Outcome Summary (2013-2014)* 526 youth were served in this *prevention* program targeting children ages 3-8 years old. 86% of the children completed the program. Facilitators filled out pre and post surveys and reported that **48% of the students showed decreased antisocial behavior, 51% showed improved concentration/attention, and 52% showed increased emotional competence.** *Small Group Dinosaur School – Treatment Outcome Summary (2013-2014)* Of the 271 children served, 79% completed the program. Parents of the children completed pre and post tests:** 76% reported decreased antisocial behavior in their child, 75% reported improved concentration/attention, and 79% reported increased emotional competence.** It is fantastic to see such wonderful results from this model organization. **[You can view the full report and learn about other agencies implementing IY with high success and fidelity, here.](https://incredibleyears.com/programs/implementation/implementation-examples/)** ### Share this: - [Twitter](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/2014/11/24/positive-outcomes-of-incredible-years-parentchild-program-implementation-in-pennsylvania/?share=twitter&nb=1) - [Facebook](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/2014/11/24/positive-outcomes-of-incredible-years-parentchild-program-implementation-in-pennsylvania/?share=facebook&nb=1) ### Like this: Like Loading... ### *Related* Categories: [Incredible Years](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/category/incredible-years/), [News](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/category/news/), [Research](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/category/research/) | Tags: [Children](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/tag/children/), [dinosaur school](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/tag/dinosaur-school/), [Evidence Based Program](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/tag/evidence-based-program/), [Incredible Years](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/tag/incredible-years/), [Parent Program](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/tag/parent-program/), [parenting](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/tag/parenting/), [Social Emotional Skills](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/tag/social-emotional-skills/) | [Permalink](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/2014/11/24/positive-outcomes-of-incredible-years-parentchild-program-implementation-in-pennsylvania/). 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