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2020

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A Delphi Study Of Effective Strategies And Supporting Activities For Reducing Chronic Absenteeism With Tk-5th Grade Students, Phillip Shelley Jan 2020

A Delphi Study Of Effective Strategies And Supporting Activities For Reducing Chronic Absenteeism With Tk-5th Grade Students, Phillip Shelley

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Purpose: The purpose of this Delphi study was to identify strategies expert Student Services Administrators/Attendance Supervisors recommend as most effective for reducing chronic absenteeism with TK-5th Grade public school students. In addition, it was the purpose to rate the effectiveness of the identified strategies, and to identify activities that would support the implementation of the most effective strategies.

Methodology: This study used a Delphi method, consisting of three rounds, to collect data from expert Student Service Administrators/Attendance Supervisors. In Round 1, expert panel members were asked to identify strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism with TK-5th grade students. In Round 2, …