Select School Year School Name Pine Ridge Ed Center K-12 (0653) School Year 2018 - 2019 Population Chronic Absenteeism Excessive Absences Grade Level Total Number Number % Number % Describe where the school is currently, using quantitative data. Include other data if needed, cite the source of the data, (e.g. Data Warehouse) Describe where the school wants to be (use precise data points), be specific and simply state what you plan to do, using the SMART guidelines in writing your goal statement. Describe each strategy and include benchmarks/data points per quarter.
Goals for the Attendance Plan
School attendance data are provided reporting percent of students with satisfactory attendance, at-risk attendance, chronic absenteeism, and severe chronic absenteeism. The two-year trend allows for comparison of attendance over time and an indication of how strategies implemented to improve attendance are working. Goal 1 In 2017-2018, the 4th and 5th grades, or 22.7% of the students at our school, were chronically absent. This statistic suggests that almost a quarter of our student population was chronically absent. Thus, our goal for the 2018-2019 school year is to reduce the number of 4th and 5th grade students that were chronically absent Goal 2 The most current information is based on 2017-2018 attendance data: 31% of students have satisfactory attendance, 26% are at risk for having attendance concerns, 23% have chronically absenteeism, and 22% have server chronic absenteeism. Our population of students are faced with numerous outside factors that negatively impact their attendance. Some outside factors we frequently see in our students include transportation issues and medical concerns. Students have difficulty making it to school when they are suspended off the bus, while others are kept at home when parents have difficulty administering medication. These factors and more have an impact on students’ daily attendance, which contributes to deficits in academic achievement for the students. Our goal aims to improve all students’ attendance. Goal 3 In 2017-2018, our school consisted of 71 students in Kindergarten to 6th grade. Our goal is to develop an effective Attendance Plan that will include the bus drivers, parents, students, and staff to improve attendance school-wide. The plan and goals will be monitored on-going throughout the school year.
Tier 1 Strategies for Attendance
Tier 1 Strategies for Attendance - Address all five core ingredients. Tier 1 is aimed at 100% of students, parents, school staff, and community stakeholders. This is where you cast a wide net. Strategies are general to reach the largest audiences and include all employees and stakeholders. Tiered plans will include strategies and interventions for the 5 core ingredients. Monitor Data * Twice a month, the social worker will monitor BASIS students who have excessive absentees. * Teachers will be sure to document attendance daily and notify the social worker if a student reaches more than 5 absentees within one month. * An administrator will request attendance report from IMT at the end of every two months. Engage Students and Families * Our school’s webpage will show important information about attendance. * An administrator will send parent messages once a month reminding parents of the importance of school attendance. * Parents will attend Parenting Meetings geared around student’s success in attending school. Recognize Good and Improvement Attendance * Families will be invited out to recognize students with good attendance by field trips, ice cream socials and other activities. * Students will be acknowledged on the morning show for improving attendance and/or perfect attendance. Provide Personalized Outreach * Attendance information will be included in the transition packets for all students. * Attendance will be discussed at parent conferencing and included or report cards and interims. * Chronic absentee information will be included at SAC and parent meetings throughout the school year. Remove Barriers * Transportation is provided for all students that attend this school. * Community Engagement will host 2 or more parent nights to inform parents about services and policies. * Bus drivers will engage in a training regarding implementing positive behavior plans on the bus, as a means of reducing the amount of bus referrals.
Tier 2 Strategies and Interventions to Improve Attendance
Tier 2 Strategies and Interventions to Improve Attendance - Address all five core ingredients. Tier 2 identifies students using early warning indicators to make connections with students and families at the onset of the school year or emergence of patterns of non-attendance. Early warning indicators include prior year chronic absenteeism, 3 or more absences in the first 4 weeks of enrollment, more than 10% of school days absent in any time period from the beginning of enrollment. - Tier 2 represents between 10-20% of students at all schools in Broward County. This is true at individual schools and across the District. - Chronic Absenteeism: Absent for 10% or more school days. These absences include excused, unexcused, and suspensions as days of instruction missed. Tiered plans will include strategies and interventions for the 5 core ingredients. Monitor Data * School social worker and leadership team will meet bi-weekly to identify students that are chronically absent. * Each week the school social worker will report the number of students who have chronic absentees, using BASIS. * Leadership team will review and monitor BASIS and Pinnacle and consult with social workers to ensure the wraparound services are in place for the students. Engage Students and Families * Staff and social workers will assist in identifying and connect families with the appropriate services to suit their needs. * Social worker, school counselor, parents/guardians, and students will collaboratively create a plan for good attendance. Recognize Good and Improved Attendance * School will work with families on an attendance goal that is attainable to improve attendance over a specific period of time. * The student will be celebrated on a monthly basis. Positive reinforcements will be provided for the students with chronically absent students. Provide Personalized Outreach * The school will use the leadership team to focus on the at-risk students to form a relationship and encourage better attendance. * Life Skills will use LEAPS lessons that teaches the students values, while expressing care and positive interactions with others. * Parent teacher conferences with social workers will be scheduled for those students with chronic absentees, to discuss and identify barriers that we may be able to assist with. Remove Barriers * Connect families and build relationships with the school’s social workers. * Involve community partners and other resources to assist families. * Involve school nurse if the absentees are experiencing medicinal difficulties.
Tier 3 Interventions
Tier 3 Interventions - Address all five core ingredients. Tier 3 is the highest level of intervention and support for students that are absent 20% or more school days during the year. - At most schools, Tier 3 interventions are utilized for about 5% (or less) of the student population. Tiered plans will include strategies and interventions for the 5 core ingredients. Monitor Data * Social workers and school counselors will meet with teachers monthly to review students attendance history. * Collaborative Problem Solving Team will review attendance at monthly meetings. Engage Students and families * Students will be linked up with community agencies to provide wraparound services. * Best practice for school base and district will be implemented to improve student’s attendance. * When appropriate, Broward Truancy Intervention Plan (BTIP) will be utilized. Recognize Good and Improved Attendance * Students at TIER 3, will have an attendance plan that includes positive reinforcement. * Tangible incentives will support the parents and students improve attendance. * Social worker and school’s counselor will share attendance plan and goals with teachers. Provide Personalized Outreach * Positive contacts with parents on a bi-weekly basis, regarding improved attendance. * Continued communication with agencies providing wraparound services for families. * Administrator to follow up on any days missed at school. Remove Barriers * Monitor progress on attendance plan. * Connect student and families with medical providers and/or mental health counselors. * Contact appropriate agency if suspected abuse or neglect. * Revisit student placement, if interventions are not working.
Schoolwide Attendance Plan
Data for 2017 - 2018 (Last year)
(10% or More Days)
(21 Days or More)
Purpose of Plan
Strategies To Be Implemented
2: Goals for the Attendance Plan
Attendance Category Percent of days missed Levels of strategies and Interventions Satisfactory Attendance 0 - 4.99 Tier 1 At-Risk Attendance 5.0 - 9.99 Tier 1 and 2 Chronic Absenteeism 10.0 - 19.99 Tier 1, 2, and 3 Severe Chronic Absenteeism 20.0% or higher Tier 1, 2, and 3
2: Tier 1 Strategies for Attendance
2: Tier 2 Strategies and Interventions to Improve Attendance
2: Tier 3 Interventions