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Carmel Unified reports big drop in chronic absenteeism; staff outline tiered approach
Summary
Carmel Unified presented a data-driven update showing a 6.7 percentage-point drop in chronic absenteeism for 2023-24 and outlined universal, targeted and intensive attendance strategies.
The district presented data showing a substantial decrease in chronic absenteeism for the 2023-24 school year and described districtwide strategies used to reduce absences, including restorative disciplinary practices and targeted tiered supports.
Director of Student Services Dr. Cassandra Ziskind defined chronic absenteeism as missing 10% or more of school days (about 18 days per year) and noted Carmel Unified's 6.7 percentage-point improvement in 2023-24, a larger-than-typical gain. Dr. Ziskind…
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