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!