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life management, and academic/professional success. Research and our own data have revealed a strong
correlation between regular school attendance and academic achievement. Our goal is to identify students
at-risk for attendance as early as possible in the school year, and to provide targeted tiered intervention in
support of improved attendance, achievement, and life management skills.
Needs Assessment & Parent Involvement - We recognize that parent involvement is vital to a child’s
academic success. Phone calls, letters, parent meetings at school, and home visits will be utilized to
inform parents of their child’s attendance status and proactively encourage cooperation in support of
progress. Emphasis will be placed on helping parents understand how a healthy home environment, that
includes time for sleep and study, supports academic success.
To assist families and the school in the identification of behaviors and attitudes that lead to absenteeism
and truancy, a School Refusal Assessment may be administered. This assessment, which identifies the
functions of student absenteeism and tardiness, will assist in the identification of appropriate intervention
strategies.
Instruction – George Washington Carver has adopted a school-wide approach to discipline known as
Positive Behavior Management (PBM). PBM promotes strategies intended to change the focus of our
school’s disciplinary efforts toward positive reinforcement of desired student behaviors without
compromising our expectations for compliance. In addition to consequences, we believe that there should
also be rewards for positive behavior.
Our instructional PBM approach to attendance intervention is based upon the following principles
Negative consequences do not change negative student attitudes about school
Positive reinforcement produces long term change
Negative consequences can increase the frequency of tardiness and absenteeism
Life and time management skills can be taught and learned through positive reinforcement
Incremental reinforcement allows students to observe and appreciate even small improvements in
attendance
Attendance improvement must always be reinforced no matter how long it takes
Partner Agencies
Child Protective Services
Birmingham Alabama, CPS Unit
1321 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Local (205)933-0280
Local: (205) 324-2135
CPS units investigate complaints of abuse and maltreatment or neglect against
children under the age of 18 years. Caseworkers initiate investigations within 24
hours after receiving a report from the hotline and are prepared to begin a
complete safety assessment of the children involved.
Family Court of Jefferson County
120 Second Court North, Birmingham, AL 35204
Phone: (205)325-5538
PINS Diversion Intensive Students younger than age eighteen who exhibit a pattern of truancy, curfew
Case Management violations, or being beyond the control of parents/guardians or school staff are
Program candidates for a Person in Need of Supervision (PINS) or PINS Diversion
Intensive Case Management Program (PINSDICM) Referral. Key components of
the program include a thorough mental health/substance abuse assessment, drug
screening, family support services, academic assistance, linkage to other
community service agencies, and family therapy once each week.
Life Transformation Youth Transformation Ministries
Ministries P.O. Box 282
Chelsea , AL 35043
205) 470-3830
Pilot project aimed at reducing educational neglect and truancy for boys and girls
ages 12-17. Includes morning interventions, screening, evaluations, and the
facilitation of cross-system collaboration.
Multi-systemic Therapy Multi-systemic Therapy
(MST) 600 Beacon Parkway West Suite 800
Birmingham, AL 35209 Directions
Phone: 205-917-2990 Fax: 205-917-2980
Families who meet eligibility requirements are provided in-home
therapy. Emphasis is placed on the development of parenting skills and effective
child support networks.
Family Support Institute Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment
2701 Jefferson Ave SW. Birmingham, AL, US, 35211 · (205) 923-6552
State of Alabama licensed mental health clinic providing individual, family, and
group therapies to address a child’s specific needs.
Truancy Prevention Program George Washington Carver High School
3900-24th Street North Birmingham, AL. 35207
(205) 231-3507 Fax (205) 231-3973
In cooperation with Focus on Families assistance is provided with school-parent
communication, home visits, student wake-up, and transportation.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE INTERVENTION PLAN
The purpose of the Student Attendance Intervention Plan is to identify the reason(s) for a student’s
truancy, document the previous steps taken by the school to address the student’s truancy problem, and
develop the plans necessary to improve the student’s future attendance.
School: _______________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Student Attendance History (days absent, past problems, previous schools, etc.)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Alabama law requires schools to take measures to assist the student and his/her family in resolving an
attendance problem. Documentation of these interventions is necessary and should include dates as well
as comments. The following school personnel should be utilized in the intervention process:
Teacher: ____________________________________________________________________________
Counselor: __________________________________________________________________________
Administrator: _______________________________________________________________________
Please specify the details of the attendance problems(s) checked above and describe any applicable
problems no listed above:
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
5. Actions to be taken by the student to resolve the4 causes of the unlawful absences:
□ The student will take the necessary steps to ensure that he/she is awake and is ready for school.
□ The student will attend school daily and be absent only for lawful reasons.
□ The student will immediately provide written and /or medical excuses for all lawful absences.
□ The student has signed an attendance contract (see attached).
□ Other: _______________________________________________________________________
6. Actions to be taken by intervention team members:
□ Develop an Attendance Intervention Plan.
□ Monitor student’s attendance at school.
□ Review and update the Attendance Intervention plan as appropriate or as needed.
□ Refer the student to school administration for additional follow-up by the District’s Attendance
Officer.
□ Other: _______________________________________________________________________
□ Student Counseling
□ Parent Counseling Center
□ Student Evaluation
□ Parent Training
□ Alternative Placement
□ Child Care Services
9. The next meeting to review the progress of attendance improvement recommendations will be
held on: ___________________________________________________________________________
10. Weekly attendance will be monitored by: ______________________________________________
_____________________________________
Plan Approval Date
_________________________________________ ________________________________________
Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian’s Signature
_________________________________________ _________________________________________
School Administrator’s Signature Parent/Guardian’s Signature
_________________________________________ ________________________________________
School Counselor’s Signature Agencies Signature & Date
_______________________________ _______________________________
Student’s Signature & Date Parent or Guardian’s Signature & Date
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
Administrator’s Signature & Date School Counselor’s Signature & Date
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
Agencies Signature & Date District’s Attendance Offices Signature
Attendance Hardship Appeals Procedures