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Summary

Mr. Carampatan from Aldine ISD presented strategies to boost student attendance and combat absenteeism, emphasizing the importance of RaaWee Attendance+ tools. The district saw a 1.08% increase in ADA, with 52% of campuses achieving at least a 1% growth. RaaWee’s warning letters and attendance contracts significantly improved attendance. The district’s plan involved data-driven decisions, weekly monitoring, Triad’s parental support, and monthly rewards to boost attendance.

Data-Driven Absenteeism Reduction

Aldine ISD implemented RaaWee Attendance+ to enhance student attendance across 83 campuses. After a year of use, the district saw a 1.08% increase in Average Daily Attendance (ADA), with 52% of campuses achieving at least a 1% improvement. Automated warning letters and attendance contracts played a crucial role in this success.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Strategic Planning

Aldine emphasized a structured approach by defining roles, engaging stakeholders, and leveraging data from E-School for decision-making. Weekly monitoring, structured support, and positive reinforcement, such as financial incentives and monthly competitions, sustained progress.

Targeted Attendance Support for Schools

To address varying attendance challenges, campuses were categorized using SAC criteria. Schools with higher absenteeism received tailored action plans and additional support to drive improvement.

Utilizing RaaWee Attendance+ for Effective Interventions

RaaWee  Attendance+ streamlined attendance tracking, automated alerts, and ensured timely interventions. The district also partnered with Triad, a Harris County service, to provide parental training and prevent truancy.

Sustaining a Culture of Accountability

Aldine ISD ensured a smooth implementation through clear communication and phased rollouts. By celebrating successes and refining strategies, the district continues to foster a culture of accountability and engagement, applying consistent attendance policies across all grade levels.

Paul Carampatan, Director of School Administration
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About the Presenter

Paul Carampatan, Director of School Administration at Aldine ISD.

Paul Carampatan is dedicated to student success as the Director of Student Services at Aldine ISD in Texas. He oversees programs that support diverse student needs and focuses on equity and access.

With over a decade of experience in educational administration, Paul collaborates with teachers, parents, and community partners to foster a supportive environment. He advocates for mental health awareness and social-emotional learning.

In his free time, Paul enjoys family activities and exploring Texas’s cultural diversity, making a positive impact on Aldine ISD students.

Chronic Absenteeism
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Success at Val Verde Unified School District

The Val Verde Unified School District (VVUSD) in Riverside County, California, is dedicated to serving a diverse population of approximately 20,000 K-12 students across Perris, Moreno Valley, and Riverside. Our commitment to addressing chronic absenteeism is reflected in our effective Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) program, which is supported by a team of five Teachers On Special Assignment (TOSA).

Attendance Improvement through SART and SARB Meetings

VVUSD emphasizes a preventative approach to maximize student achievement by utilizing Student Attendance Review Team (SART) and SARB meetings. These meetings are scheduled based on students’ absences throughout the school year. Specifically, SART meetings occur when a student reaches 5 absences in the first semester and 9 absences in the second semester. Our TOSAs conduct these meetings on a one-on-one basis with parents. At the elementary level, meetings take place at the student services office, while secondary meetings are held on-site and include the student.

During these meetings, we work to identify barriers to attendance early on and provide families with the necessary resources tailored to their unique situations. This personalized approach often leads to significant improvements in both student attendance and academic achievement.

SARTS and Home Visits
During these meetings, we work to identify barriers to attendance early on and provide families with the necessary resources tailored to their unique situations. This personalized approach often leads to significant improvements in both student attendance and academic achievement.

Home Visits and Collaborative SARB Meetings

For students who continue to struggle with attendance, our team organizes SARB meetings that involve a collaborative panel to offer additional support to families. These meetings are convened in our student services conference room once a student reaches 8 absences in the first semester and 13 absences in the second semester. The panel typically includes all TOSAs, our CWA Director, a district nurse, a mental health representative, an attendance technician, our District attorney, and a member from the family justice center.

Keys to our Program

With the support of our District attorney, we can provide families with even more resources to enhance student attendance before any referrals to mediation are necessary. Despite our strong efforts, we face ongoing challenges, particularly with a lack of participation from some parents. In these cases, we intensify our outreach efforts.

Our team conducts home visits for families we struggle to contact, ensuring we speak to them directly at their door. This personal approach is crucial in making sure no student slips through the cracks. 

Foundation of SARB Program

Over the past 11 years, our SARB program has concentrated on combating chronic absenteeism, and we are proud to have been recognized as a Model SARB recipient four times. Through our dedicated efforts, we have achieved a district-wide attendance rate of 96.7%, all accomplished without a district-wide transportation system.

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We continue to work as a team to reflect on our practices each year and adjust as needed to ensure student success! We are happy to work alongside other districts to both teach and learn new methods to improve attendance.

The Val Verde Unified School District team is happy to share their best practices and success strategies with your district. View their presentation at https://vimeo.com/661781242 and feel free to reach out to Maddy at the below information for more detail.

Check out their press release at https://www.yahoo.com/now/val-verde-unified-school-district-173000107.html.