Here’s some research that you may find interesting:
“Abstract: While there is a widespread consensus that students’ pathways towards postsecondary education are influenced early in life, there is little research on the elementary school factors that shape them. Identifying educational ‘risk factors’ directs attention to barriers that may warrant scrutiny or action under human rights legislation. New findings from a unique, longitudinal data set collected and developed by the Toronto District School Board highlights key factors, established in elementary school, as to how many students do not enter into post-secondary studies in Ontario. The majority of students suspended at any time, students in self-contained special education programs, and/or students who missed more than 10% of classes in grade 4 do not go on to PSE. ” Read the full article below
Redefining risk factors attendance suspension TDSB.pdf
ACTION/REFLECTION
- Working from the “Small list” of student names, develop “my list” of at least 1 or 2 students for an ATSA: TWO by TEN focus.
- Develop a “my list” for1 or 2 adults. The adults could be colleagues or parents.
- If you have a connection with the student, ask them to name 2 adults in the building that you respect or that you would go to in order to celebrate winning a game or an event like a dance recital.
- Of the adults that you encounter in your work regularly, who would you go to in order to celebrate an event, occasion or accomplishment?
Additional reading
Overcoming the 3 biggest obstacles in relationship building with kids – link to article
Attendance is a flashlight not a hammer!
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?