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Demo Evergreen: ATSA(Attending to Student Absenteeism): TWO by TEN

Module #1 Let’s get started

Part 1 Let’s get started with Attending to Student Absenteeism: TWO by TEN 

Central Question – 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 ITEMS

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?

4.  Please complete the brief survey “How does my workplace relate?”

Attendance is a flashlight not a hammer!

Demo Evergreen: ATSA(Attending to Student Absenteeism): TWO by TEN

Module 2 Putting a name to the data What is chronic absenteeism? Any school day missed for any reason (excused absence, unexcused absence, and suspension) Why is this important?  Absenteeism can negatively impact reading levels at Grade 3, student achievement in the middle grades and high school graduation. Link to research here. We can continue …

Demo Evergreen: ATSA(Attending to Student Absenteeism): TWO by TEN

Module 3 Who do you already know? Actions Additional reading What is TWO by TEN_.docx Overcoming the 3 biggest obstacles in relationship building with kids – link to article  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, …