1. Chronic Absenteeism Intervention
Washtenaw County School Justice Partnership
2/17/2019
All Day, Every Day
Chronic Absenteeism Intervention
Washtenaw County School Justice Partnership
2017/2018 Report
August 3, 2016

2. Washtenaw School Justice Partnership
Washtenaw County School Justice Partnership
2/17/2019
Purpose Statement: Creating a Community that Maximizes the Educational Potential for Every Washtenaw County Student 2018
Washtenaw School Justice Partnership
10/1/2018
August 3, 2016

3. Decreased Chronic Absenteeism Over Time – Disparities Remain
MDE Data – chronic absenteeism defined as 10 absences
10/1/2018

4. 2016-17 Chronic Absenteeism by District
Washtenaw County School Justice Partnership
2/17/2019
Milan Schools by Grade 2016/2017 % Chronically Absent
Kindergarten %
1st % 2nd % rd % 4th % 5th %
6th % 7th % th %
9th % th % th % th %
Chronic Absenteeism by District
MDE Data – chronic absenteeism defined as 10 absences
10/1/2018
August 3, 2016

5. 2016-17 Chronic Absenteeism by Grade
MDE Data – chronic absenteeism defined as 10 absences
10/1/2018

6. Chronic Absenteeism Protocol - Quick Checklist
Washtenaw County School Justice Partnership
2/17/2019
Level I: 5 days of school missed
Meet with student and explore root causes, stress importance of attendance
Contact parent and document on Parent Communication Log
Consider additional support that may be needed (mental health, homeless liaison, etc.)
Celebrate any improvements
Level II: days of school missed
Send letter and informational/fact sheet to parents/guardians/caretakers
Schedule a building level facilitated meeting and develop an agreement that all parties sign to improve attendance.
Determine if other screenings or evaluations should be conducted (mental health, special education, remediation and/or tutoring). Connect with outside resources where applicable.
Celebrate improvements in attendance.
Level III: days of school missed
(10% of possible days = chronic absence)
Refer to WISD Attendance Officer and Juvenile Court through Truancy Portal. Attendance Office will hold a county level meeting with the family, student, advocate, county court, building/district staff and other family supports present. An attendance plan will be developed and adhered to.
Notice of requirement to ensure child’s attendance is given to parents.
Failure to attend this meeting or continued persistent absences / failure to follow attendance contract will result in a referral to the Prosecutor’s Office.
Level IV: Persistent absenteeism beyond Level III Intervention
Referral will be made to the Prosecutor’s Office and/or Private Counsel for consideration of district court or juvenile court educational-neglect charges.
Note about recurring absenteeism: Number of days missed can carry over into a new school year. Students who were chronically absent at the end of one school year should be considered for early building level intervention and referral to County Attendance Officer and Juvenile Court as soon as the absenteeism pattern reemerges. For more information:
Chronic Absenteeism Protocol - Quick Checklist
10/1/2018
August 3, 2016

7. Absenteeism Referrals 9/1/2017 – 6/30/2018
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Total
Chelsea 2
Dexter 1 5 6
Lincoln 3 7 13
Manchester
Milan 9
Saline 12
Whitmore Lake
WISD/WEOC 14 16
Ypsilanti 79 17
112
Charters/Other 10 8 21
TOTAL 99 38 58
195
* Referrals did not include Ann Arbor Public Schools students
WISD/WEOC = Forest, High Point, and WAVE
Charters/Others = Arbor Prep, McBride (Belleville), East Arbor, Global Tech, Honey Creek, South Point Scholars
10/1/2018

8. Washtenaw County School Justice Partnership
2/17/2019
Demographics of Youth Referred /2018.
72% of youth live in the Ypsilanti-Area Community*
* Referrals did not include Ann Arbor Public Schools students
10/1/2018
August 3, 2016

9. Washtenaw County School Justice Partnership
2/17/2019
Response to Referrals – Year Three
County Staffing: WISD - Attendance Officer .5 FTE **Partnered with district staff
Court - Program Manager .5 FTE Court - Case Managers FTE
Attempted Meeting (32)
Denied / Withdrawn (71)
* Referrals did not include Ann Arbor Public Schools students
10/1/2018
August 3, 2016

10. LEVEL FOUR CASES Thus Far 11 Families with 17 Children
Court monitoring mediated agreement
Level Four Cases
10/1/2018

11. Washtenaw County School Justice Partnership
2/17/2019
Accelerate Action at Key Decision Points
Assess Level Four Impact
Build Partnership/Intervention for Families Living in Wayne County
Enhance Case Management, Treatment, and Trusted Advisor Resources
Support YCS Attendance Campaign
Early identification and intervention by schools has increased / chronic absenteeism has decreased.
Level 3 & 4 families face significant financial instability; intergenerational trauma; physical, mental, and substance use disorders and benefit from a holistic family approach.
Personal outreach to parents – building connection early enhances success.
Partnership is Essential
Ongoing Enhancements
10/1/2018
August 3, 2016

12. Washtenaw County School Justice Partnership
2/17/2019
10/1/2018
August 3, 2016