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
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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
Child development accounts
Establish dedicated child development accounts (CDAs) to build assets over time with contributions from family, friends, and sometimes, supporting organizations; also called children’s savings accounts (CSAs)
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Income, 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
DARE to be You
Provide education and training sessions with parent-child activities and family meals for youth, parents, and care providers
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Education
Dropout prevention programs
Provide supports such as mentoring, counseling, or vocational training, or undertake school environment changes to help students complete high school
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
Families and Schools Together
Convene small groups of families for facilitated weekly meetings that include a family meal, structured activities, parent support time, and parent-child play therapy
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
HighScope Perry Preschool model
Provided high quality preschool with home visiting to low income, African-American children with an emphasis on active learning in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Education
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
Mentoring programs for high school graduation
Establish programs that connect at-risk students with trained adult volunteers who provide ongoing guidance for academic and personal challenges
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Support home visits that teach parents about early childhood development and effective parenting strategies, with child development screenings, parental meetings, and links to community resources
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Education
Reach Out and Read
Partner with doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals to incorporate literacy support into regular well-child visits, especially in lower income communities
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
School breakfast programs
Support programs to provide students with a nutritious breakfast in the cafeteria, from grab and go carts in hallways, or in classrooms
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education, Diet and Exercise
School-based health centers
Provide health care services on school premises to attending elementary, middle, and high school students; services provided by teams of nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education, Access to Care
School-based violence & bullying prevention programs
Address students’ disruptive and antisocial behavior by teaching self-awareness, emotional self-control, self-esteem, social problem solving, conflict resolution, team work, social skills, etc.
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Summer learning programs
Provide academic instruction to students during the summer, often along with enrichment activities such as art or outdoor activities
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Technology-enhanced classroom instruction
Incorporate technology into classroom instruction via computer-assisted instruction programs, computer-managed learning programs, use of interactive white boards, etc.
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Education
Universal school-based suicide awareness & education programs
Deliver a curriculum-based program that helps all students learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in themselves and others in a school setting
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Education