Learning Objectives Participants will be able to Discuss the term truancy in Pennsylvania Recognize the urgency of addressing truancy Identify the underlying factors that place children and youth at risk for ID: 427059
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
Discuss
the term truancy in PennsylvaniaRecognize the urgency of addressing truancyIdentify the underlying factors that place children and youth at risk for truancyDefine the importance of cross-systems collaboration in the prevention and intervention of truancyIdentify strategies, including Truancy Elimination Plans/School Attendance Improvement Plans, for preventing and intervening in truancy
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Competencies
202-10
The I
ndependent Living Professional understands the process of conducting initial and ongoing assessments of the education, employment, housing, and life skills needs of youth. The worker is able to use the assessment process to develop and monitor individualized Independent Living Program plans for youth.3Slide4
Competencies cont’d.
202-11 The I
ndependent
Living Professional understands his/her role in providing a spectrum of training, support, and referral services for youth. The worker is able to secure supplemental services by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with substitute caregivers, children and youth staff, private provider agencies, school personnel, human service agencies, and community members.207-6 The Child Welfare Professional understands the purpose and operations of multi-disciplinary service teams, can function as a contributing member of the team, knows how to advocate for the family, and can coordinate services from a variety of service providers.
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Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Assessment
and UnderstandingPrevention and Intervention StrategiesSummary and Evaluation5Slide6
Examining the Data
How does the truancy rate for your county compare with the rate for your region? How might you explain the difference/similarity?
Look at your region and identify the county with the highest truancy rate and the county with the lowest truancy rate – what might be some explanations for this?
In the 3 years of data given, do you notice any significant increases or decreases in truancy rate for your county and/or your region? What might explain this?6Slide7
Categories of Factors Contributing to Truancy
Child/Youth
Family
SchoolCommunity7Slide8
Consequences of Truancy
Dropping out of school
Alcohol and drug
abuseGang activityDelinquencyUnemploymentEmotional problemsIncarcerationPoverty in adulthood8Slide9
Six Critical Components for Successfully Addressing Truancy
Collaboration
Family Involvement
Comprehensive ApproachUse of Incentives and SanctionsDevelopment of a Supportive ContextEvaluation of the Program9Slide10
Components of a Truancy Elimination Plan (TEP)/School Attendance Improvement Plan (SAIP)
Assessment
(identifying root causes of truancy
and possible solutions –student issues; parent/guardian issues; school issues)Student’s strengths and responsibilitiesFamily’s strengths and responsibilitiesMethod of monitoring the effectiveness of the TEP/SAIPConsequences of not fully implementing the TEP/SAIPBenefits of successful implementation of the TEP/SAIPFollow-up and reporting outcomes10Slide11
TEP/SAIP Peer Review
What possible root causes are identified in the assessment? Are there others?
What student issues, parent/guardian issues, and school issues are identified in the assessment? Are they identified in the solutions?
What student strengths are identified? What family strengths are identified?What solutions are identified and who is responsible for implementing the solutions?What are the consequences for non-compliance?What are the benefits of successful implementation?11Slide12
Questions
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Summary and Evaluations
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