Absenteeism in Illinois
This Illinois city has one of the highest rates of student absenteeism in the state
What is Chicago?
The is competency in SEL focuses on understanding and managing one's emotions
What is self-awareness?
This type of absenteeism occurs when a student misses school due to illness.
What is health-related absenteeism?
In this scenario, a group of students is working on a class project, but they are having trouble collaborating and respecting each other's ideas. What SEL competency could help improve their teamwork?
What is social awareness or perspective-taking?
This primary factor contributing to absenteeism in Illinois schools is often linked to this issue
What is socio-economic status or poverty?
This component of SEL emphasizes the importance of responsible decision-making and ethical behavior
What is ethical reasoning or decision-making?
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing this percentage or more of school days in a year.
What is 10%?
In this scenario, a student is feeling anxious about an upcoming test and is having trouble concentrating on studying. What SEL strategy could help the student manage their anxiety and focus better?
What are mindfulness or relaxation techniques?
This governmental body in Illinois oversees policies and initiatives aimed at reducing absenteeism in schools
What is Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)?
This component of SEL emphasizes building and maintaining positive relationships with others
What is social awareness?
Truancy is a type of absenteeism characterized by this behavior....
What is skipping or intentionally missing school without a valid excuse
In this scenario, a student is struggling with anger management and frequently gets into arguments with classmates. What SEL skill could help the student regulate their emotions in these situations?
What is emotion regulation or self-control?
This educational approach focuses on addressing absenteeism by creating a supportive school environment that meets the diverse needs of students
What is a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)
This component of SEL emphasizes the importance recognizing and appreciating diversity, as well as understanding and respecting different cultural perspective
What is cultural competence?
This type of absenteeism occurs when a student misses school due to family responsibilities, such as caregiving or household duties.
What is familial or domestic absenteeism
In this scenario, a student is struggling to adapt to a new school environment and is having trouble making friends. What SEL approach could the school implement to support the student's social integration?
What is peer mentoring or buddy programs?
This Illinois initiative aims to reduce absenteeism by providing support services to students and families facing homelessness
What is Mckinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act?
In Social Emotional Learning, this skill involves effectively coping with stress, setbacks, and challenges, as well as seeking and offering support when needed
What is resilience?
Sustained absenteeism refers to this behavior, where a student repeatedly misses school without any clear reason......
What is habitual truancy
In this scenario, a student is exhibiting disruptive behavior in class, often interrupting the teacher and distracting other students. What SEL strategy could the teacher use to address the student's behavior?
What is positive behavior reinforcement