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Improve Attendance and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism
Claire Brantley, NCC February 24, 2020
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o Describe the unique needs of students who are chronically absent and their families.
o Reflect on current practices for addressing attendance concerns.
o Identify factors shown to successfully improve attendance.
o Employ at least one new strategy to maximize your impact.
Learning Outcomes
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o Missing 10 percent or more of the school year, regardless of reason
o In a 180-day academic calendar, this equates to 18+ days, or 2 days per month
Chronic Absenteeism
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o Socioeconomic factors
o Health complications
o Anxiety
o Few connections/lack of belonging at school
o Academic deficits
o De-emphasis on education as a value
o Low school motivation
Student and Family Needs
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Protective Factors, Effective Strategies
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Tier 2 Target Groups
26
16
21 21
14 13
Baseline
Results
Projected Results
Average Number of Absences
38% increase 33% increase
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The Role of the School Counselor Repeat after me, “I am not running an attendance program. I am contributing my counseling expertise and leadership skills in a collaborative approach to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and career development.”
Remember your mission and vision.
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o Socioeconomic factors
o Health complications
o Anxiety
o Few connections/lack of belonging at school
o Academic deficits
o De-emphasis on education as a value
o Low school motivation
Student and Family Needs
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Students are matched to a job with realistic world-of-work components like:
An offer letter and agreement
Timesheets and paychecks
Mentorship
“Professional development”
A Unique Approach
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Getting Started
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Mentorship
tinyurl.com/jobcorpsmaterials
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Six 30-minute group counseling sessions during the year:
1. Being a part of a group
2. Recognizing our unique contributions and how we positively impact the school
3. The snack factory simulation
4. Taking initiative to solve problems, advocating for self
5. Coping strategies
6. Reflecting
“Professional Development”
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Time commitment
Staff buy-in
Consistency
Challenges o Start small & collaborate
o Share the data
o Streamline & prepare
Strategies o .
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