Understanding what services and programs are already in place knowing what critical gaps remain is key to creating a strong school that leverages assets strategically to meet the needs of students and families and reduce chronic absenteeism.
School and CBO leadership strategically organize resources and share leadership so that services are integrated into the fabric of the schools. Click here to access the question set.
When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children do better in school, and stay in school longer. Click here to access the question set.
Research has shown that when used well, more learning time can lead to higher achievement, better attendance, and healthier attitudes and habits that put students on the path for success. Click here to access the question set.
Students who are physically active and learn how to take care of themselves have greater readiness to learn and engage fully in the school community. Click here to access the question set.
Many students are at high risk of chronic absence and may need additional supports to ensure success. These students include students in temporary housing or foster care, students who have experienced domestic violence or trauma, English language learners, newly immigrated families, students with disabilities, LGBTQ and court involved youth. Click here to access the question set.
Roughly one in five students in New York City is chronically absent each year, which is defined as having missed 10% or more days in a single school year. Click here to access the question set.
Young people learn best when adults know them, make them feel safe, hold them responsible for their own learning, and help them work constructively and productively together. Success Mentors are a key strategy that support attendance improvement where caring adults from the community, national service organizations, or school staff provide 1:1 support and help students feel connected. Click here to access the question set.
In collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation and their Resilient Schools Consortium (RiSC) Youth Resilience Ambassadors cohort, this section will help school ascertain the extent to which the community is prepared for and aware of climate risks. Click here to access the question set.