1. 2017

2. Purpose
Recover students that have not returned to school, “inactive” students, or those with chronic attendance problems
Provide resources and support to students/families not enrolled in school
Heighten district/community awareness of the number of students missing from our schools
Create a sense of responsibility/ownership in bringing students back to school
Inform community about compulsory education laws and the impact of chronic absenteeism

3. Data Collection and SRD Comparison
Number of Schools
Volunteers
Phone Calls
Home Visits
Students Recovered
TDAP Verifications Received
Businesses Visited
SRD -2 16
527
2689
1567
432
SRD -3 15
1131
3754
2655
1398
1059
SRD -4 18
716
4222
2551
986
582
812
SRD -5 13
708
2402
1768
1243
751
SRD -6 9
535
1741
1020
539  0
529
SRD -7 7
414
1258
645
371
236
SRD -8
390
911
606
250
315
TOTAL 85
4421
16977
10812
5219
3702

4. SRD 9 Targeted Schools 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Local District School Name
Board District W
HAMILTON SH 1 C
ROYBAL LEARNING CENTER 2 NW
KENNEDY SH 3
HOLLYWOOD SH 4 E
HUNTINGTON PARK SH 5 NE
PANORAMA SH 6 S
BANNING SH 7
DIEGO RIVERA LEARNING CENTER

5. Sample Overview of the Day

6. Amnesty
Local law enforcement will not cite recovered students for truancy during a specified period
This allows students access to educational programs and interventions without fear of legal consequences
This includes all schools.  Any students that are caught for truancy will not be cited and they will be referred back to the school.
Amnesty Period: September 12TH –16TH September , 2017
Note: the amnesty only covers truancy

7. Team Responsibilities
Home Visit Team
Comprised of 1 District employee with home visit experience and 1-2 additional team members
Volunteers re-engage out of school youth and determine their enrollment status to provide them appropriate resources.
Visit assigned homes of target students who have dropped out, are no-shows or have chronic absences and are not meeting the performance meter.

8. Team Responsibilities
Phone Bank Team
District employees only
Make calls to determine if students are enrolled in school or educational program
Contact families to investigate the reason for student dropping out, being a no-show or having chronic absences.
Provide school contact information and resources to families and students that will assist them in transitioning back into school.

9. Team Responsibilities (continued)
Community Outreach
Comprised of District employees and volunteers
Engage the community (e.g. local businesses) in effort to keep students in school by providing information about school schedules, truancy and the importance of regular school attendance
Create and strengthen relationship with community stakeholders

10. Team Trainings
Each team will be trained on their duties and responsibilities the morning of the event
Teams will receive a training packet of materials including procedures, guidelines, resources, and useful tips
Each packet includes a Student Story Highlight form and a Media Release form. Please be attentive of any student who may have a compelling story they may be willing to share.
If you finish your assignment before the end of the day, please report to the Pupil Services Administrator for further instructions.

11. SRD Partnerships
This year the Mayor’s Office, the City’s Community Development Department, City Year and numerous partners will join us in our effort to recover students that are not attending school regularly.
Partners have been incorporated in the planning process
Mayor’s Office is declaring September 24th a Day of Service
Allow us to get into the community and create a web of support
Emily end

12. Questions
Everyone