21. County's Truancy Prevention Program Hennepin County Fact Sheet. ¾¾¾¾¾.Hennepin County's truancy prevention Program. http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/pa/factsheets/FSTruancy.htm

Hennepin County Fact Sheet Hennepin County's Truancy Prevention Program Hennepin County's Truancy Prevention Program was initiated by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office to improve school attendance by working with students, parents, schools and the community to ensure faster, more effective response to truancy problems. Why all the fuss about truancy? Truancy affects all of us. Regular school attendance is one of the most important factors in assuring kids do well in school. But keeping kids in school also is a strategy for preventing crime. Truancy is regarded widely as a gateway to future delinquency and criminal behavior. Ultimately we all pay for the end results – it costs an average of $55,000 a year for a juvenile in the Hennepin County Home School. What are the existing laws about truancy? Minnesota law requires that all children attend school until age 18. For children under 12, attendance in school is the parents' legal responsibility. Lack of attendance is considered educational neglect and children are referred to Hennepin County Child Protection. Children 12 and older who miss at least seven full or partial days without a lawful excuse are considered truant and can be ordered to appear in court.

22. OIBI: Truancy Prevention Issues: Frequently Asked Questions truancy prevention Initiatives. What is Truancy? Truancy is the unexcusedabsence of students from school. Truancy is often the first http://www.philsch.k12.pa.us/ao/oibi/truancyFAQ.html

Truancy Prevention Initiatives What is Truancy? Truancy is the unexcused absence of students from school. Truancy is often the first indicator that a student is losing his or her way and heading for trouble; this may include dropping out of school and engaging in high risk behaviors. Truancy can be viewed as a gateway to criminal activity. For young men truancy is the number one predictor of future criminal activity; for young women it is number two. In Philadelphia, the Department of Public Health’s Youth Fatality Review Team has identified truancy as an early warning sign common to both victims and perpetrators of homicides involving persons 21 years or younger. How Prevalent is Truancy? In Philadelphia, on any given day approximately 25,000 students are absent from school. This represents about 12% of the school district’s enrollment. At least half of these students are unexcused or truant. How does Philadelphia Respond to Truancy? For almost a decade Family Court of Philadelphia, in response to petitions submitted by school district staff, has conducted truancy hearings. It has been a positive effort for those students and families that have been encouraged to return to school. However, truancy court has had to function in a way that has limited its effectiveness. Family Court - located at 1801 Vine Street - is for most families far removed from their home and the school their children attend. Another problem is that historically there has been only one judge assigned to the truancy court. These conditions forced both the school district and family court to impose a threshold of intervention far too high to be effective.

23. OIBI: Truancy Prevention: Focus On Attendance A 24hour Truancy Hotline (299-SAFE) allows city residents and merchants to alertthe Department of truancy prevention if students are on the streets during http://www.philsch.k12.pa.us/ao/oibi/focusonattendance.html

from The Family Resource Network's "Focus on Attendance" November 1998 The question that we, the teachers, parents, friends, and School District employees must ask the thousands of students who do not attend school is simple: how can we help you? It is the answer to this question which is both complex and costly. Truancy is a red flag, an urgent signal that something is wrong in the truant student's life. Causes of truancy vary widely some students feel that they are not safe in school, some are parents or need to take care of family members. Others, especially those with histories of academic difficulty or failure, are simply too frustrated to continue. Whatever the cause, it is the job of the school district to get students back in school, immediately and for the long term, both physically and academically. This year, we have extended our cooperation with Philadelphia and SEPTA police. Students found on the street during school hours may be picked up and taken to their home school or to the nearest age-appropriate school. In each school, a room has been set aside for returning truants, where they remain, with some academic support, for the balance of the day. Other initiatives are in place to involve the community. A 24-hour Truancy Hotline

24. Truancy Prevention They are then placed in the truancy prevention Classroom where they receiveinstruction and assignments until 500 pm. Program/Service Benefits http://www.granite.k12.ut.us/StudentSrv/School Attendance/truancy prevention.htm

Coordinator: Julie Brown Phone # (801) 268-8560 Teacher: Jennifer Rollins Phone # (801) 269-7551 Fax: 685-4225 Program Description: Students are sent to Youth Services by police officers who cite them for truancy. The parents are notified, and the students are taken through the Youth Services intake process. They are then placed in the Truancy Prevention Classroom where they receive instruction and assignments until 5:00 p.m. Program/Service Benefits: Students find that going to their regular school is better than attending the Truancy Classroom until 5:00 p.m. Students also are expected to perform academic tasks throughout their stay. Students/Grades Served: Any student brought to Youth Services during a school day. Enrollment/Referral Process: Students may be brought in by police officers, parents, and some are referred by a school.

25. K12> Town Meeting: Discipline, Safety & Truancy Prevention K12 Town Meeting Discipline, Safety truancy prevention. Receivedfrom plains.nodak.edu *** From NetHappenings Moderator *** http://scout.wisc.edu/addserv/NH/96-11/96-11-11/0004.html

Received: from plains.nodak.edu *** From Net-Happenings Moderator *** Date: Fri, 8 Nov 1996 17:04:47 -0500 From: Kirk_Winters@ed.gov (Kirk Winters) TRUANCY IS OFTEN THE FIRST sign that a young person is in It can also be a gateway to crime. According to the Los Angeles County Office of Education, truancy is the most powerful predictor of juvenile delinquent behavior. How big is the problem? While no national data exist, according to the "Manual to Combat Truancy" (which the http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Truancy/ ), in some cities unexcused Milwaukee, for example, on any given school day, approximately 2,450 and 4,000 students (respectively) are absent without an excuse. "When young people start skipping school," says the Manual, if they are to keep moving forward in life." in learning? That question is the focus of this month's Satellite Town Meeting. On Tuesday, November 19th, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Secretary Riley will host "Schools as Safe Havens: Coming to you live via satellite from the U.S. Chamber of

26. Truancy Prevention Press Conference truancy prevention Press Conference. release. PRESS. Treney Tweedy. The GOAL FORYOU IS 182 was developed by the Lynchburg City Schools truancy prevention Team. http://www.lynchburg.org/Departments/Public Information/Press Releases/Truancy P

home search contacts Truancy Prevention Press Conference TRENEY TWEEDY Public Information Officer Phone: (434) 522-3786 Phone: (434) 522-3700 ext.126 Fax: (434) 846-0723 tweedtl@admin.lynchburg.org Date: November 30, 2000 Release Date: TODAY Contact: Treney Tweedy Public Information Officer The Goal For You is 182 Lynchburg, VA – THE GOAL FOR YOU IS 182 is Lynchburg City Schools 2000-2001 campaign for truancy prevention. The GOAL FOR YOU IS 182 was developed by the Lynchburg City Schools Truancy Prevention Team. There are a total of 182 teaching days during the school calendar year and students are expected to be present each day. Regular attendance in school supports successful academic performance, fosters accountability, and enhances student commitment toward education goals. The division anticipated that the message to stay in school has more meaning to students, parents, and community members if it originates from our own students. Therefore, the winning artwork and themes being used in the division-wide truancy campaign were developed by two Lynchburg City Schools students during a 1999-2000 truancy campaign poster contest: Benjamin Johnson "The More You Go, The More You Know"

27. Truancy Prevention Program . truancy prevention Program Invites Community To Share ThoughtsOn Improvement Sustainability Judge Dana Wakefield, Denver http://www.denver.k12.co.us/news/press/2002/05/13.shtml

@import "http://www.denver.k12.co.us/css/DPS.css"; Judge Dana Wakefield, Denver Juvenile Court, will be the keynote speaker at this month’s Truancy Prevention Program Community Awareness Forum. The forum will be held on May 15, 2002 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at University Church of Christ, 2000 South Milwaukee Street. Wakefield will share his experiences and insights on truancy prevention. He is also an active member of the Geraldine Thompson Project, a committee that establishes policies affecting truancy reduction in Denver Public Schools. “After the presentations, we’ll be breaking out into small groups to talk about the effectiveness and sustainability of this project,” said Social Worker Irma Anthony. “We’ve invited businesses, politicians, educators, and others to share their experiences.” The goal of the forum is to share information and develop strategies for working with Denver Public Schools truant students. Other speakers include families and Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) members. The small group session will immediately follow the presentations. DPS Home Sports Weather Calendars ... Web Style Guide

28. Truancy truancy prevention. Not only does Project GO is the District Attorney'struancy prevention and intervention program. We address the http://www.phila.gov/districtattorney/community/truancy/

Home Urban Genesis Award About Us CLE ... Daily Case Count Truancy Prevention Not only does truancy significantly dim a child's educational and employment prospects, truancy is a reliable predictor of future delinquency and criminality. As such, the District Attorney is committed to breaking this cycle of failure by getting children to GO to school, every day. Project "GO" is the District Attorney's truancy prevention and intervention program. We address the parents of elementary and middle school children who are excessively absent. Our primary goal is to help provide whatever assistance the parent may need—medical, social, academic or other—to get the child to school every day. Parents who do not cooperate are subject to criminal prosecution for educational neglect, just as they would be if they did not feed or clothe their children. Partnering with the School District, Department of Human Services and others, "GO" emphasizes that regular school attendance is the first necessary step each child must take toward a successful, productive, law-abiding life. Lynn M. Nichols

29. Congreso Truancy Prevention Congreso truancy prevention Program. Close Address. 216 W. Somerset St. Philadelphia,PA 19133. Telephone. 215763-8870. Fax 215-291-5597. Contact. Dominique Panzio. http://clemente.phila.k12.pa.us/schoolweb/datapgs/truancy.htm

Congreso Truancy Prevention Program Close Address 216 W. Somerset St. Philadelphia, PA 19133 Telephone Fax: 215-291-5597 Contact Dominique Panzio E-mail interventionservices@congreso.net Mission Increase school attendance by addressing issues that result in truancy Activity at Clemente School Case management (2-3 months); biweekly home visits per client; Days/ Hrs. at Clemente School Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm - Referral based program Students Serviced 25 Student caseload every 3 months Special Needs Provided Life-skills workshops; Hotline Counseling (215-IN-CROWD); Community education about truancy Close

30. At-Risk/Truancy Program - Kane County ROE AtRisk/Truancy Program. Kane County truancy prevention Contact Sheet.General Information. Kane County truancy prevention Contact Sheet. http://www.kane.k12.il.us/Truancy.asp

Homepage General Information Serving the County ROE News ... Search At-Risk/Truancy Program Kane County Truancy Prevention Contact Sheet General Information The Kane County Truancy Prevention program is a coordinated effort between all the local school districts, the Regional Office of Education, local governmental agencies and community/social service providers. Our program receives referrals from our local schools and each individual case may receive a myriad of services that include but are not limited to: Youth Outreach Services, (school visits, home visits, educational monitoring, advocacy, therapy, community agency referrals, parenting education, etc.) Case Management, Court Liaison, Prevention Education and Dropout Intervention Services. All grade levels are served. Services may include: development of a diagnostic profile and individual service plan for each student; individual, family, and group counseling; case management; goal setting, problem solving and self-discipline activities; self-esteem building activities; advocacy, home visitation on a regular basis to investigate absences, positively reinforce improved attendance, and increase parental involvement; and student incentives and enrichment activities. Dropout Intervention services strive to reconnect youth with either a high school or GED program. Dropouts often feel disenfranchised and this program advocates for their return to education.

31. Ask Jeeves: Search Results For "Truancy Prevention" Popular Web Sites for truancy prevention . Search Results 1 10 Rankedby Popularity, Next . Ask Jeeves a question about truancy prevention http://webster.directhit.com/webster/search.aspx?qry=Truancy Prevention

32. Impact Of Check & Connect School Dropout Prevention Programs Elementary Referral truancy prevention Pilot (19972002) See project description.Sample. Dakota county Check connect early truancy prevention programs. http://ici.umn.edu/checkandconnect/impact/default.html

Home Projects Publications Program Impact ... Staff Original Pilot: Middle School and Transition to High School (1992-1995) Sample Youth with learning and emotional/behavioral disabilities: treatment = 47, control = 47 Setting urban Age/Grade Level grades 7 to 9 Selected Indicators of Impact More treatment students with disabilities were in school at the end of 9th grade, than similar students randomly assigned to the control group (91% vs 68%) More treatment students with disabilities were on track to graduate in 5 years at the end of 9th grade, than similar students randomly assigned to the control group (68% vs 29%) Reference School Success Truancy Intervention (1996-present) See project description Sample Youth with and without disabilities: treatment = 366 as of June 2001 Setting first ring suburban Age/Grade Level ages 11 to 17 years Selected Indicators of Impact Prior to referral, students were absent on average 22% of the time and 1 in 7 referrals was absent over 40% of the time. Reference Persistence Plus (1996-2001) See project description Sample Youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities: treatment = 70, control = 79

33. Truancy Prevention Perspective Table of Contents. truancy prevention AND DROPOUT RECOVERY PROJECT BYJORDAN/LOCKE CLUSTER. Model Program 1. Make attendance a schoolwide priority. http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/psa/SF98Per/TruancyPrevention.html

PSA "PERSPECTIVE" Summer/Fall 1998 "Perspective"Table of Contents TRUANCY PREVENTION AND DROPOUT RECOVERY PROJECT BY JORDAN/LOCKE CLUSTER Model Program 1. Make attendance a school-wide priority. 2. Establish an Attendance Improvement Committee, made up of administrators, teachers, classified employees, students and parents. 3 . Establish staff development programs for teachers concerning the importance of good attendance and student progress: * Truancy and attendance problems as symptoms of other problems. * Accurate attendance record keeping. * District attendance accounting symbols and guidelines. * Teachers calling students when absent from class. * Checking on students who are in class. * Providing attendance incentives. * Understanding the monetary value of student attendance/absences (District Income). * Working on techniques for developing student self-esteem. * Providing special assistance/tutoring for failing students. 4. Request services of Cluster PSA Counselors and/or local school PSA Counselor to locate "leaks" in ADA and to assist in developing efficient attendance accounting practices.

34. DOJ: Kidspage: Truancy Arbitration Program (TAP) This comprehensive truancy prevention/intervention program is a collaborative effortbetween the State's attorney's office and the Duval, Clay, and Nassau http://www.usdoj.gov/kidspage/getinvolved/12_2_04txt.htm

Graphic Version U.S. Department of Justice Truancy Arbitration Program (TAP), Jacksonville, FL What can you do? The facts Get hip, don't skip Don't be a dropout ... More info In 1995, TAP was initiated. This comprehensive truancy prevention/intervention program is a collaborative effort between the State's attorney's office and the Duval, Clay, and Nassau County school boards. It uses statutes that make parents accountable for their children's regular school attendance. TAP is a key component of a comprehensive program to reduce juvenile crime by the State's attorney for the fourth judicial circuit. TAP works in conjunction with the school board's attendance social workers to provide services to all students ages 6 through 15. When a student attends school on an irregular basis, a referral process begins at each individual school. Cases are then sent to attendance workers for further investigation of truancy problems. If a child continues to miss school, the case is referred to the State's attorney's office for a TAP hearing. Failure to comply with this program may result in criminal prosecution of the parents. Trained volunteers attend TAP hearings to act as arbitrators for the program. As a result of the hearing, the student may be referred for tutoring and/or counseling services. The parents may be required to attend parenting classes. Through these services, TAP is able to offer the families the assistance they need to help remedy the truancy problem.

35. Coordinator, Targeted Truancy Prevention And Public Safety Grant Position Descri . TITLECoordinator, Targeted truancy prevention and Public Safety Grant.......Coordinator, Targeted truancy prevention and Public Safety Grant Position http://www.scusd.edu/personnel/descriptions/management/certificated_classified_n

Coordinator, Targeted Truancy Prevention and Public Safety Grant Position Description Print Position description: Salary Schedule A TITLE: Coordinator, Targeted Truancy Prevention and Public Safety Grant CLASSIFICATION: Management, Certificated SERIES: Coordinator I FLSA: Exempt POSITION CODE: WORK YEAR: 12 Months DEPARTMENT: Student and Family Support Services SALARY: A-09 Management Salary Schedule REPORTS TO: Director BOARD APPROVAL: BOARD REVISION: BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, coordinate, direct and administer the Targeted Truancy Prevention and Public Safety Grant (TTPS). (This is a three-year grant funded by the California State Department of Education funded through June 30, 2000.) REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Organize and implement three-year TTPS project. Meet regularly with collaborative agencies. Recruit and supervise designated staff. Work with evaluators to assess the TTPS Program. Monitor TTPS budget.

36. Project Alliance back to Project Alliance. Middlesex truancy prevention Program Expands ChristineShaw and Jacqueline Kral, Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc. http://www.projectalliance.org/newsarchives/midtru_900.html

back to Project Alliance Middlesex Truancy Prevention Program Expands Christine Shaw and Jacqueline Kral, Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc. Truancy has been labeled one of the top ten problems in the United States school systems and in a recent survey of Middlesex schools, it ranked fourth behind depression and suicide, substance use/abuse, and anger management/violence as one of the top issues confronting school-based professionals. The consequences of failing to attend school are well-documented. Truancy has been identified as a predictor of delinquency and drug use, and is associated with lowered academic achievement, self-esteem, and even employment potential. In addition, a landmark study in the 1970's found that patterns of poor attendance in early grades led to an increased likelihood for dropping out of school in later years. This connection between poor attendance in earlier grades and later negative consequences in school has been found in later studies as well. For example, in a 1988 study, researchers found that "excessive absences and tardies [was] the third most common reason given for failure in grades 9-12." Recognizing the negative social impact of truancy, the Middlesex Truancy Prevention Program, a partnership between Project Alliance, Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc. and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, has, since 1998, approached truancy prevention as a community-wide concern requiring input from all those involved with youth and families.

37. Welcome To Project Alliance Reports; What Month Is It? Fall 2000 Middlesex truancy preventionProgram Expands; Ma Prevention Centers Offer Many Resources; Tips http://www.projectalliance.org/news_archives.html

Home About Us Inservice Opportunities Events ... News Archives News Archives Fall 2002 Youth Leadership in Middlesex START Program Expands One Mother's Work The Buzz on Bullying Prevention ... What Month, Week, or Day Is It? Winter/Spring 2002 Bringing "Sean and Betsie" to your school and community: A New Opportunity from the Middlesex District Attorney's Office Youth Leadership in Middlesex What Month, Week, or Day Is It? Fall 2001 Youth Leadership in Middlesex Schools Celebrate America's Safe Schools Week Youth Working with Youth to Prevent Drunk Driving One in Five Youth Victimized Online ... What Month Is It? Winter/Spring 2001 Students take the Lead in Middlesex Schools Bullying Prevention Grants Awarded NEW School Safety Reports What Month Is It? Fall 2000 Middlesex Truancy Prevention Program Expands Ma Prevention Centers Offer Many Resources Tips For Involving Parents In School What Month Is It? Spring 2000 Middlesex District Attorney Martha Coakley launches SECURE TEAM TRAININGS Truancy Prevention Program Launches Roundtables Youth as Leaders Young People Pledge to Not Use Firearms: The fourth annual Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence took place this year ... ... Adolescent Depression and Suicide: One Local School's Response Fall 1999 Middlesex Truancy Prevention Program Youth and Community Leaders Join to Host Safe Nights USA Expanding Community Based Justice to the Elementary Schools Middlesex District Attorney's Office Addressing Juvenile Firestarters Winter 1999 Truancy Prevention Program Launches Roundtables Second Annual Report on School Safety Youth as Leaders Middlesex District Attorney's Office Addressing Juvenile Firestarters ... Adolescent Depression and Suicide: One Local School's Response

38. Middlesex DA SECURE Emergency management and beyond Training and Community Education- Police,business, university partnerships truancy prevention Juvenile Firesetters http://www.middlesexda.com/~resources.htm

Resources and Educational Alliances for Community Health Middlesex DA Martha Coakley Reaches Out to Prevent Violence Beyond fighting crime and bringing justice to victims and their families, Middlesex District Attorney Martha Coakley is dedicated to prevention and school safety in the 54 cities and towns that make up Middlesex. In the fall of 1999, DA Coakley spearheaded the process of integrating the prevention, intervention and education programs which reflect her commitment to community-based programs designed to enhance safety. "It is my goal to reach every educator, police officer, parent, student, and business leader with the information and resources they need not only to maintain day-to-day safety, but to foster an overall climate of respect and accomplishment in our schools, and communities," says Coakley. The following initiatives are central to reaching that goal: Community Based Justice (CBJ) Project Alliance -Professional Development for schools SECURE -Emergency management and beyond Training and Community Education - Police, business, university partnerships

39. Truancy truancy prevention Program. What Is The truancy prevention Program?The truancy prevention Program is an early intervention program http://www.aep.lcn.net/truancy.htm

Truancy Prevention Program What Is The Truancy Prevention Program? The Truancy Prevention Program is an early intervention program operated collaboratively by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, the Allegheny County Children and Youth Services, and the Juvenile Court. The program, developed in 1987 by the Allegheny County Truancy Task Force, is founded on the belief that these agencies can deal more effectively with the problem of chronic truancy by coordinating their efforts rather than acting in isolation and. sometimes. at odds with one another. What Are The Criteria For Referral? Age : The referral of younger students is encouraged, however, in some cases a student may be accepted up to the 14th birthday. Severity of Problem : Students who are truant from school ten days or more. Local Remedies : Students for whom local remedies have been applied without result. Local remedies may include: Intense counseling Attendance contracts Assessment by Student Assistance Program Assignment to district operated alternative education classes Referral to community based family/child guidance or MH/MR service centers Required: Close home-school contacts by telephone and home visits Citation - Referral How Is A Referral Initiated?

40. SJUSD: Safety truancy prevention The district works with local law enforcement, particularly theSheriff's Department and the District Attorney's Office, to prevent truancy http://www.sanjuan.edu/services/safety.htm

Safe Schools Law Enforcement Partnership Safe School Teams Safe School Plans ... Safety Concerns The San Juan Unified School District is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students. Students are generally safer at school than anywhere else in the community. In the San Juan district 99% of students attend school with no serious safety or discipline problems. According to the district's annual school survey, more than 80% of students, parents and staff believe their school is a safe place. Sometimes community problems do come to school with students. The district has and continues to develop programs to promote student health and safety. *Safe Schools Law Enforcement Partnership This program, which began in 1988, involves 6 dedicated Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies working each school day with San Juan schools on prevention and enforcement activities. Through this program the Sheriff's Department drug detection dogs are available to be used at San Juan schools. The program also provides speakers for parent groups. For more information about the San Juan Safe Schools Program *Safe School Teams In 1994, San Juan was one of the first districts in the state to work with the Attorney General's Office on a model program to establish safety teams at each school which include the principal, parents, students, teachers, other school staff, and community members. Several times a year school teams meet as a group - the San Juan Safe Schools Task Force. Task Force meetings provide each school team with updated safety information and training. The district has established a Safe Schools Resource Center which makes safety information, videos and other material available to all school safety teams. In addition, the district provides special safety training for staff, for example first-aid training.

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