School Justice Partnership - Communication Kit

COVID-19 Resources

• Guidance on Non-Communicative School Aged Youth and Families During COVID-19​​
• Absenteeism During COVID-19 Statement

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• Introduction
• Protocol
• ​Checklist - Absenteeism
  
• ​Checklist - Truancy Reporting Guidelines
• MI School Code
• Resources

​​               Sample Elementary Success Plan
              Sample Secondary Success Plan
              Sample Letter – First Letter – School Attendance Official
              Sample Letter – Possible First Elementary Letter
              Sample Letter – Under 6
              Sample Letter – Parent End-of-the-Year
              Root Cause Checklist
              Parent Communication Log
              Intervention Log
              Initial Attendance Agreement
               Modification of Attendance Agreement​
               Tips for Working with Youth

Additional Resources

Guidance on non-communicative school aged youth and families during COVID-19
Michigan Return to School Mental Health Toolkit
Washtenaw County School/Justice Partnership Community Resources
Absenteeism Protocol 2017-2018 Powerpoint 
Reforming Discipline: Changing the Process and Changing the Outcomes
 Reforming Discipline: Three-Pronged Approach for Equity & Justice
  Reforming Discipline: Improving the Process to Improve the Outcomes
 Reforming the Discipline Practice: Changing the Mindset and Changing the Outcomes
July 2017: AAPS MLive Article on Absenteeism Pilot
June 2017: Handle with Care Powerpoint
Year 1 (2015-16) Report to County Superintendents
The Impact and Effectiveness of Student Attendance Policies
Increasing Student Attendance
Stepping up the Pace: Improving Attendance
Report - The Importance of Being in School
Strategies for Improving Attendance