Connecting Today's Truancy to Tomorrow's Future

Event Description

Name

Connecting Today's Truancy to Tomorrow's Future

Grade

Advanced Middle/High School Academy

Date

September 01, 2015

Time

08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Training Fee

$248.00

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Location

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Faculty

Rena Dearden

Diana Strouth

Description

Overview: Research from the US Department of Education indicates that students who become truant have a greater risk of dropping out of school and becoming delinquent. Truancy may also be an indicator of more serious issues at home or at school. During this academy, participants will learn interactive ways to educate students on the risks and consequences of truancy. Additionally, participants will learn how to teach their students the benefits of school connection, academic engagement and life planning. Help students understand how their academic decisions today affect their life later!
 
Training Objectives:
§ Educate students on Arizona Truancy Laws
§ Learn interactive strategies that promote academic engagement
§ Help students understand the correlation between education and their future career path
 
Campus Issues Addressed:
§ Lack of interest in school
§ Truancy
§ Lack of school involvement
§ Low academic achievement