Chronic Absenteeism in Georgia: Voices from the Field
March 2 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Description:
As part of the Georgia Goes to School Initiative to reduce chronic absenteeism by 50%, the Office of Whole Child Supports has partnered with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (CVIOG) at the University of Georgia to conduct a mixed-methods analysis of the factors contributing to chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools. Please join this session to hear from the CVIOG-UGA team on the findings and considerations from their in-depth analysis, which includes staffing ratios, school climate and safety data, as well as discussion groups with students, parents, leaders, teachers, social workers and counselors, parent mentors and engagement specialists, and juvenile justice representatives.
Duration: 2 hours
Intended Audience: Counseling Staff, District Leaders, Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialists, MTSS Coordinators, PBIS Coordinators, School Leaders, School Nurses, School Safety Staff, Social Workers, Special Student Services Staff
DOE Office: Whole Child Supports
Topics: Attendance, Whole Child Supports
Event Type: Event - Single
Delivery Mode(s): Virtual
Event will be recorded: Yes
Primary Contact: Tabathia Baldy - tabathia.baldy@doe.k12.ga.us
Secondary Contact: Lindsey Oliver - lindsey.oliver@doe.k12.ga.us
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