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Primary level of absenteeism child

Secondary level (child parent family). Primary level strategiesMediate parent-school official differencesResolve parent concerns about attendanceClinical techniques and referrals to address marital or family dysfunction/stressorsUse of peer mentors to contact/monitor casesIncreased supervision

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Primary level of absenteeism child

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    1. Primary level of absenteeism (child) Clinical techniques to reduce symptoms Gradual integration into regular classes Consequences for attendance/absences Therapist-school official collaboration Restructure role of homeroom teacher Educate school personnel about warning signs of school refusal behavior Enhance parent-school official cooperation

    2. Secondary level (child+parent+family) Primary level strategies Mediate parent-school official differences Resolve parent concerns about attendance Clinical techniques and referrals to address marital or family dysfunction/stressors Use of peer mentors to contact/monitor cases Increased supervision of child at flight risk Conflict resolution Classroom-based consequences for misbehavior

    3. Tertiary level (child+parent+family+peer) Primary and secondary level strategies Intense therapist-school official collaboration to pursue alternative educational programs, monitor daily attendance, and prevent premature exits Coalesce health, mental health, family, financial, legal, and early education services in one school-based setting Development of IEPs or 504 plans to modify class schedules, make-up work, and expectations regarding grades and academic credit Maintain a student’s peer group across classes

    4. Quaternary level (child+parent+family+peer+school) Primary and secondary and tertiary level strategies Examine whether a child’s educational and safety needs are being met Possible switching of teachers, class schedules, or schools Consider whether a child’s complaints about a school’s inadequacy, inflexibility, dangerousness, and poor responsiveness are legitimate; address legitimate school-based threats and student grievances Modify and customize curricula and instruction and provide mentors to high-risk youth

    5. Quaternary level (child+parent+family+peer+school Design school-based incentive programs to recognize and reward attendance Resolve student-teacher conflicts Coordinate parent and child support groups Institute self-contained educational units for youths with chronic absenteeism Develop summer bridge and transitional programs for youths moving to new facilities Systemwide reduction of violence Increase diversity of school faculty and increase communication with ethnically diverse families

    6. Quinary level (child+parent+family+peer+school+community) Primary/secondary/tertiary/quaternary strategies Wide-ranging programs such as multisystemic therapy Link school-based teams to outside resources that address diverse youth Police sweeps/special school-based administrative units Place truancy courts within a school campus Legal consequences that require attendance within an academic setting, e.g., detention, school-based community service, in-school suspension, and other methods that allow easier transition back to school

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