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PWCS reports steady attendance, small drop in chronic absenteeism and expanded summer supports
Summary
District staff reported steady average daily attendance (about 94–95%), a small reduction in chronic absenteeism to 16.3% and plans to expand summer school supports, SOL preparation guides and a unified data analytics platform.
Prince William County Public Schools staff reported on May 21 that average daily attendance has held near 94–95% and that chronic absenteeism declined slightly from 16.9% last year to 16.3% for the current year through April.
Why it matters: Chronic absenteeism is a state accountability metric that influences interventions, and the district said incremental improvements in verified credits and course completion could help more seniors graduate on time.
Key findings and programs: The presentation (quarter 3 overview) showed increases in middle- and high-school course-passing rates compared with the prior year and “significant increases” in verified credits for seniors, staff said. To support testing and end-of-course performance, the district developed SOL preparation unit guides that synthesize Virginia Department of Education blueprints and local progress-monitoring data for teachers.
Summer and flexible options: Staff announced expanded summer school and enrichment offerings, with registration deadlines of May 23 for elementary/middle/discovery programs and June 6 for high school programs. The district said it is broadening flexible credit options through state-approved multi-division online providers (VDOE preapproved vendors) and expanding supports — counselors, teachers and social workers — to help seniors who need additional credits.
Data and technology: The CIO’s office described building a unified data-analytics platform to give staff near–real-time dashboards, expand predictive analytics and apply artificial intelligence to improve accessibility and use of student information.
What’s next: Staff said it will continue to monitor verified-credit accrual and assessment outcomes; implementation includes weekly progress reporting during summer programs and further training for teachers on SOL guides.
