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Wildwood principal outlines drops in chronic absenteeism, gains in reading after targeted interventions
Summary
Wildwood Elementary presented its School Improvement Plan results: focused attendance interventions reduced chronic absenteeism and tiered reading supports drove measurable mid- to end-of-year growth, the principal told the board.
Wildwood Elementary staff summarized a year-long effort to raise attendance, reduce chronic absenteeism and boost reading proficiency.
Principal Ashley presented data showing the school set a goal to maintain 95% average daily attendance and to reduce chronic absenteeism (students missing 10% or more of school days). She told the board Wildwood used an early “strong start” campaign, teacher phone-call follow-ups, attendance mentors, family outreach and small incentives to encourage daily attendance.
Results and context: Ashley said midyear the school reached the…
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