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District outlines chronic-absence strategy and daily attendance dashboard
Summary
District presented chronic-absence definitions, root causes and interventions, demonstrating a Datamart daily dashboard with a 91% attendance target and sample district average of 90.8 percent on Oct. 24.
District staff described a strategy to address chronic absenteeism and demonstrated a daily attendance dashboard accessible to principals and authorized staff.
Presenters said chronic absenteeism is defined as missing more than two days per month (about 18 days per school year) and distinguished truancy (unexcused absences) from broader attendance concerns. The district set a target goal of 91 percent and the presenter showed the district average at 90.8 percent for Oct. 24.
Interventions discussed included multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), student behavioral and health supports, partnerships with agencies such as DSS and DHHS, family engagement, and classroom tactics such as the "2 by 10" relationship-building exercise (two minutes with one student for 10 consecutive days). Presenters emphasized a mix of quantitative data and qualitative storytelling to diagnose root causes and identify partners for interventions. The district said high schools pose a particular challenge because of student mobility and the ability of older students to leave campus.
