Chronic Absenteeism
What is Chronic Absenteeism?
10% or more missed days in the school year (this includes unexcused & excused days)
I have a fever and am coughing, do I stay home or go to school?
Stay home, call doctor to get seen ASAP!
Anxious, upset stomach, headache
Go to school, speak with counselor/support person
What is the first 2 steps in overcoming the barriers?
Identify the problem & build a team
How many absences per month will result in Chronic Absenteeism?
2 or more!
I have asthma, and I have been coughing but do not have a fever.
Go to school!
Death in family
If they were close to the person allow to stay home, if not get them to school so that they have their routine. Routine at this time is important as it will help them cope with the loss.
What are the final 3 steps in overcoming barriers
set goals, take action& evaluate progress.
What are the ABC's of dropping out?
Absences, Behavior, Course Failure
I have a headache & am very tired
Go to school!
Threatens self harm - very upset
stay home, get crisis involved, or go to hospital/call 9-1-1 if needed.
Who are some team members to help overcome the barriers?
Family, friends, school staff - counselor, teacher, nurse, principal, secretary, asst principal, TA, SRO,
What are some struggles in 2nd grade from chronic absenteeism?
poor academic performance, behind in reading, poor academic testing
Stomachache
Go to School
Afraid of being bullied
Go to school, reinforce staff members are available to go to for support and to report any bullying to.
Evaluate Goal means what?
Chang what is not working and set a new goal.
Based on the ABC example when did the student first switch schools?
3rd Grade
Cough, runny nose, headache, sore throat,
Stay home! Call doctor to be seen immediately!
It may not be anything but with COVID no one is taking any chances. School will most likely state that they want a negative COVID test before you can return or you have to quarantine for 10-14 days.
Other family members are sick
Go to school! If student becomes sick at school the nurse will call parent/guardian to pick student up from school.
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Timed