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Nov 04
Multi-Tiered System of Support to Address Childhood Trauma: Evidence and Implications
“Recognize that Tier 1 supports for all students include creating welcoming
spaces, be they in person or at distance, where students are acknowledged,
encouraged, and share a sense of belonging.”
Nov 03
The Covid Pivot: Addressing Chronic Absence Made a Difference for Hickman Mills
“The significant attendance improvements throughout the district came about with a multi-pronged approach, HMC-1 leaders say. Efforts included an increased knowledge of and capacity building for attendance practices; stable, strategic district leadership; intentional positive relationships with families and students; intentional use of data to support a core group of students; and, a cohesive, dedicated group of collaborative partners working together to achieve positive results.”
Nov 02
In Chicago, a firmer hand — and some confusion — on student attendance
““Routine does support learning,” said Hedy Chang of the nonprofit Attendance Works. “There’s routine and there’s flexibility. Both are actually really important.”
Oct 31
5 Things You Need to Know About Student Absences During COVID-19
“Absenteeism has long been a vexing and frustrating issue for educators. During COVID-19, the phenomenon has only grown more pressing.”
Oct 22
The Effects of Absenteeism on Academic and Social-Emotional Outcomes: Lessons for COVID-19
Student outcomes generally suffer more from absenteeism in mathematics than in English language arts. Negative effects are larger in middle school. Absences also negatively affect social-emotional development, which can affect other student outcomes down the line.
Oct 21
Teachers can build strong relationships with and between students to help them get through this very challenging time.
“educators need to be attuned to indicators that a student is struggling. They also need to embrace new strategies to support the social and emotional well-being of students during distance learning. “
Oct 20
Remote Learning Is Tough for Many Students. How ‘Early-Warning’ Data Can Help Schools Support Them
“Like the lights on a dashboard telling you something’s wrong, an early-warning system uses indicators—missed days, falling grades, or a sudden rash of disciplinary actions—to identify which students need more help. “
Oct 16
US Study Finds that Text Messages to Parents Can Reduce Chronic School Absences in Elementary School
“texting parents may be an effective way to reduce chronic absence in elementary school. “
Oct 15
Attendance matters! Make every day count in distance learning or at school!
Many factors influence reading proficiency, and chronic absence is one. COVID-19 has changed the way we view attendance. School is now defined as wherever the student is, and learning happens in many places, including brick-and-mortar classrooms and home computers with online teachers.