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Thank you for attending our Truancy Workshop

  • We appreciate you being present today. We are checking in other families as quickly as we can so we can begin the presentation. While we wait, please complete the following:
    • Place your device on mute
    • Find a location where you can watch and hear the presentation
    • Minimize distractions if possible
    • Questions will be answered in breakout room with representative from your school district.
    • Presentation will take approximately 20 minutes

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Clark County Truancy Workshop

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Terms and Definitions

  • TRUANCY
  • BECCA BILL
  • ATTENDANCE
  • PETITION
  • STAY

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  • INTERVENTION ORDER
  • COMMISSIONER
  • EXCUSED ABSENCE
  • UNEXCUSED ABSENCE

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The BECCA Bill- Rebecca Hedman

Born

Starts skipping school, hanging out with older teenagers, and using drugs.

Murdered at 14 years old

Parents Speak Up, lobbying for changes in law requiring schools to work with parents to prevent these types of behaviors.

Becca Bill Signed into Law, deeming truancy a Civil Offense with sanctions of fines, substance abuse assessments, community service or mental health services.

1979

1990

1993

1995

1993-95

BECCA Bill – RCW 28A.225.030

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INTERVENTION PYRAMID

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Court

Community Engagement Board

Attendance & Reengagement Program

Truancy Workshop

Student’s School

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Who we are:

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INTERVENTION PYRAMID

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Court

Community Engagement Board

Attendance & Reengagement Program

Truancy Workshop

Student’s School

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Parents & Guardians Support by

  • BUILD CONSISTENT ROUTINES
  • DEVELOP OPEN COMMUNICATION
  • ENCOURAGE LEARNING
  • SUPPORT CONNECTION; ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND SPORTS

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Connect

STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROVIDE FAMILY ACCESS TO:

    • ATTENDANCE
    • GRADES
    • COMMUNICATION
    • UPDATE CONTACT INFORMATION
    • SMARTPHONE APP’S
    • CALL
    • EMAIL

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School Resources

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Counselors

Family Resource Coordinators

Alternative Ed

Substance Abuse Prevention

INTERESTED IN ACCESSING ANY OF THESE RESOURCES? TELL YOUR SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE AT THE END OF THE PRESENTATION!

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What happens next, begins with you.

GOAL: ATTEND SCHOOL DISMISS PETITION

MISSING SCHOOL

ATTENDANCE & REENGAGEMENT PROJECT

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BOARD

COURT/ PROBATION SERVICES

TRUANCY WORKSHOP

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Court

Community Engagement Board

Attendance & Reengagement Program

Truancy Workshop

Student’s School

INTERVENTION PYRAMID

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ESD112’s Attendance & Reengagement Program

Mentorship

Advocacy

Partnership

Accountability

Outreach

Problem Solving

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Attendance and Reengagement Project

  • The Attendance and Reengagement Project is a collaboration between Clark County Juvenile Court, school districts, and Educational Service District 112 (ESD112).

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  • ARP seeks to intervene with youth and their families to provide them a positive way to return to school and increase student success.

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Parent Resources

Classes and resources for parents and families.

Preparing Our Kids For Success

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INTERVENTION PYRAMID

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Court

Community Engagement Board

Attendance & Reengagement Program

Truancy Workshop

Student’s School

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Community Engagement Boards

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    • IF ABSENCES CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE:
    • YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE
    • BOARDS ARE A GROUP MEETING WITH THE STUDENT, THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND SCHOOL STAFF
    • A CONTRACT BETWEEN STUDENT, PARENT, AND SCHOOL DEVELOPED BY ALL PARTICIPANTS

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INTERVENTION PYRAMID

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Court

Community Engagement Board

Attendance & Reengagement Program

Truancy Workshop

Student’s School

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Attending court for missing school

SCHEDULED FOR COURT

    • SCHOOL, YOUTH AND FAMILY PROVIDE INPUT
    • SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUESTS INTERVENTION ORDER (COURT ORDER)
    • POSSIBLE REQUEST FOR A MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE USE ASSESSMENT

INTERVENTION COURT ORDER IN EFFECT UNTIL:

    • ATTENDANCE IMPROVES
    • GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL
    • EARNS A GED
    • 12 MONTHS

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PROBATION COUNSELOR

AN INTERVENTION ORDER WILL RESULT IN A REFERRAL TO WORK WITH A PROBATION COUNSELOR

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    • MEETINGS WITH STUDENT, FAMILY, AND SCHOOL
    • RE-ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION
    • CONNECT WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS

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Your Education

  • Confidence
  • Independence
  • Equity
  • Critical thinking
  • Opens doors
  • Dreams become reality

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2 out of 10 Washington students do not graduate from high school on time.�

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YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE�

THINK ABOUT YOUR GOALS

BE PREPARED TO CONNECT WITH SUPPORTS

YOU ARE THE ONE WHO DETERMINES YOUR CONNECTION TO SCHOOL

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Take steps towards your goals with college courses, apprenticeships, technical training, and trade school.�

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Did you know that high school graduates are more likely to …

  • ENJOY A CAREER WITH A LIVING WAGE AND BENEFITS

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  • HAVE A LONGER LIFE EXPECTANCY DUE TO BETTER ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE

  • REMAIN EMPLOYED AND NOT WORRY ABOUT BEING UNEMPLOYED

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  • AVOID INCARCERATION

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  • REMAIN OFF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

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Attending School Pays

EDUCATION

MONTHLY PAY

*40 HOURS PER WEEK

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NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

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GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL

$3,412

MILITARY STARTING W/HOUSING

$2,392

SOME COLLEGE EDUCATION

$3,740

TRADES/APPRENTICESHIP

$4,020

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

$5,728

ADVANCED DEGREE

$6,644-$8,332+

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Cost of Living in Vancouver

Expenses

Cost

Rent and Utilities

$1600+

Food

$400+

Transportation (bus)

$70

Cell phone

$80

Hair Cut

$25

Gym membership

$40

Total Expenses

$2097

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THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY!