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Mass Landing School reports sharp drop in chronic absenteeism and stronger reading outcomes
Summary
Mass Landing School principals told the RSU 5 board that chronic absenteeism fell to 3.65% by the end of last year after interventions focused on school climate, daily monitoring and targeted supports. The school also reported promising early results on revised K–3 literacy work and use of an RTIB (tiered) self‑regulation space.
Mass Landing School leaders reported substantial improvements in student attendance and reading outcomes during the board’s administrator reports.
Principal Emily (last name not specified in the transcript) said chronic absenteeism fell to 3.65% at year’s end after district and school leaders implemented a set of interlocking strategies: strengthening school climate and belonging, daily attendance follow‑up calls for students on a watch list (largely led by assistant principal Scott Emery), RTIB (tiered behavior supports)…
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