Chronic Absenteeism Brainstorm - Equity Committee by Tara Estep https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm A major goal of Cedar Falls and the state is to reduce chronic absenteeism. With your group, identify barriers that may be preventing underrepresented students from consistently attending school. Additionally, suggest strategies or solutions to address the barriers you identified. en-us 2024-09-12 18:31:46 UTC 2024-09-12 21:38:21 UTC hello@padlet.com We may need to educate ourselves regarding cultural celebrations and consider how we can recognize and value these needs. https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117335732 2024-09-12 21:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117335732 Transportation problems - missing the bus, car breaks down andrea_aykens https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117335784 2024-09-12 21:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117335784 Potential Barrier https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117335993 One barrier may be transportation - either because families don't qualify for bussing due to proximity to school or because they are open enrolled into the district from another district.

]]> 2024-09-12 21:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117335993 https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117336152 I worry about those who are used as child care people. I know we had some students who were chronically late or absent due to parents needing them for daycare services.


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solution: school nurse does serve as a nice secondary advocate

Do we have these resources?

2) ability to receive necessary medications when illness occurs

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]]> 2024-09-12 21:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117337195 Mental health challenges - we need access to more in school services andrea_aykens https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117337490 2024-09-12 21:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117337490 https://padlet.com/tara_estep/3dq7csv2h8vtcncm/wish/3117337529 How do we work with families who just don't get their students to school. At the elementary level, littles cannot get themselves off to school - they have to count on the adults in the household. Can we work with families in a non-threatening way to help these families?

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