chronic absenteeism vista - Las Vegas, NV , USA, United States - Americorps

Description

Chronic Absenteeism VISTA

As a VISTA member focusing on Chronic Absenteeism, you will contribute to the planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at creating sustainable programs to reduce chronic absenteeism among Pre-K to 12th-grade students.

By collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will research and implement national best practices, build relationships, conduct outreach, and maintain systems to effectively communicate the challenges of chronic absenteeism.

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Member Duties :
Design and implement programs and interventions targeting the root causes of absenteeism.

Develop outreach strategies and needs assessment tools to address the unique needs of different age groups in correlation to chronic absenteeism trends.

Analyze social determinants of absenteeism and create logic models for appropriate attendance interventions. Perform data analysis to customize interventions and mitigate absenteeism, isolating subgroups where interventions are needed. Offer sustainable training programs for early childhood and K-12 providers, supporting the entire birth through 12th-grade continuum. Locate research and data to support chronic absenteeism initiatives in early childhood and elementary education.

Program Benefits :

Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .


Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education .


Skills :
Community Organization , Education , Leadership , Youth Development .