Support interventions that provide chronically absent students with resources to improve self-esteem, social skills, etc. and address familial and school-related factors that can contribute to poor attendance
Policies & Programs
Policies and programs that can improve health
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20 results
Attendance interventions for chronically absent students
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Charter schools
Establish publicly financed schools that are not subject to many of the regulations that govern traditional public schools, such as staffing, curriculum, and budgeting requirements.
Evidence Rating:
Mixed Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Education
Chicago Child-Parent Centers
Provide preschool education and comprehensive support to low income families, including small classes, student meals, and home visits with referrals for social service support as needed
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
College access programs
Help underrepresented students prepare academically for college, complete applications, and enroll, especially first generation applicants and students from low income families
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Dropout prevention programs for teen mothers
Provide teen mothers with services such as remedial education, vocational training, case management, health care, child care, and transportation assistance to support high school completion
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Farm to school programs
Incorporate locally grown foods into school meals and snacks, often with visits from food producers, cooking classes, nutrition and waste reduction efforts, and school gardens
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Diet and Exercise
Healthy school lunch initiatives
Modify the school lunch food environment by prominently displaying, marketing, and increasing the convenience of healthy foods and providing healthy options
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Diet and Exercise
Intensive case management for pregnant & parenting teens
Provide pregnant or parenting teens with services based upon their needs (e.g., counseling, connections to health care or social services, academic support, etc.) in school or community settings
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Sexual Activity
Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) in middle schools
Emphasize high expectations for all students, parent and student commitment, empowered principals, and regular student assessments that inform continuous improvement in a lengthened school-year and school-day
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Mobile markets
Support fresh food carts or vehicles that travel to neighborhoods on a set schedule to sell fresh fruits and vegetables
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Diet and Exercise