HD18 - The Early Identification and Treatment of At-Risk Youth
Executive Summary: HJR 415 requested Cabinet-level assistance in the promulgation of policies and guidelines to assist local school divisions in properly serving children who are habitually absent from school. The charge further directed the exploration of a number of resources and alternatives which would provide for effective interventions with students. The guidelines resulting from this charge should reflect the insights of pupil personnel services professionals (visiting teachers/school social workers, counselors, school psychologists, and school nurses, etc.) that absenteeism and truancy are symptoms of deeper problems and should be approached from a supportive intervention perspective, one that also includes family members. The study and resulting document will be the primary responsibility of the Office of the Secretary of Education with concurrent management and coordination responsibilities on the part of the Department of Education. A final report will be submitted on or before April 1, 1990. Interim target dates are as follow: • December 15, 1989: Completion of data collection Appointment of Task Force • March 1, 1990: Completion of recommended policies and guidelines. |
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