Truancy Reduction-A Proactive Approach Through Collaboration with Law Enforcement
| Debbie Morris, Director Child Welfare and Attendance/ Prevention Programs North Sacramento School District Department of Special Services 670 Dixieanne Avenue Sacramento, CA 95815 |
Telephone: | (916) 263-8307 | |
| Fax: | (916) 263-8312 |
Program Description
| Focus Area | Age Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance Improvement; Program involves an attendance review team that keeps track of attendance, sends out notices to parents and makes home visits in the event of unexcused absences/tardies; program operates at low-cost | Kindergarten Through 12th Grade |
Research Description
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Outcomes |
Tests of Significance were not reported on the following outcome:
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Research Category |
5 | Local Research (Program evaluation report was reviewed.) | ||
Design |
Other | Tracking of attendance rates on students served. | ||
Multiple Studies |
Yes | Annual evaluations | ||
Sample Size |
>50 | Experimental Group=12 schools, 916 students | ||
Valid/ Reliable |
Yes | School records | ||
Results |
N/A | Tests of significance were not performed. | ||
Published |
No | There were no published studies. | ||
Follow-up Data |
Yes | Study was conducted up to three years after program participation. Results indicated that targeted students continue to show improved attendance. | ||
Award |
Yes | Golden Bell Award; Fitzharris Award |