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IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES NEEDED
Community Involvement
Establishing a community truancy prevention committee, involving school, law enforcement, parents, and the community, can enhance prevention efforts. Activities like clarifying school policies,...
PART 3
DEFINING TRUANCY VS SCHOOL AVERSION – SCOLIONOPHOBIA
SYSTEMIC CHAOS
When Schools Pretend To Be Doctors And Doctors Pretend To Be Special Educators
Navigating the intersection of mental health care and special education advocacy is a complex endeavor that requires...
PREVENTING TRUANCY ISN'T WORKING &
COST IS HIGHER THAN YOU THINK
HISTORY OF TRUANCY LAWS
The establishment of compulsory attendance laws in the 1800s marked a pivotal moment in educational history, reflecting society's shift towards valuing education and child...
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF TRUANCY
Truancy is more than a disciplinary issue; it's often a symptom of deeper challenges, especially for students with mental health disabilities like adjustment disorder with school phobia. Criminalizing absenteeism without understanding its root causes...
Discover the Hidden Depths of Truancy vs School Refusal: A Crucial Insight Series
When you think of truancy, what comes to mind? Perhaps images of rebellious behavior, a child who is using drugs, or juvenile delinquency surface. How about a student with overall disdain for authority and...
PITFALLS TO AVOID
WHEN HOMESCHOOLING
Truancy, Compliance, and
Progress Monitoring
By: Jen Fauls-Leaver
New groups of homeschooling families are being welcomed each day. Many families are feeling they are not ready to have their children return to in-person schooling and...