A series of podcasts to illustrate the application of restorative practices to concerns regarding student attendance.
The central question is:
How can a trusted caring adult be a protective factor to change the curve of student absenteeism by building connections with students and with adults?
ACTION /REFLECTION
1.Why did you go into education? Here’s a short and inspiring video clip from Michael Jr., a standup comedian, Know your WHY. Write a short post of your reflections in the Weekly Check-In under “Week #1”.
2. Think of one student you know from previous years and go through the list of the protective factors and risk factors. Check all that apply.
Checklist of Protective & Risk Factors and Risk Factors (3).docx
3. Think of yourself in high school. Now go through the list of protective factors and risk factors with a different colour or symbol. Check all that apply. What do you notice when you compare and contrast the checked boxes for yourself and for the student?
Attendance is a flashlight not a hammer!