The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze: (1) the main types of absenteeism in two selected Florida middle schools; (2) the characteristic responses of middle schools to those types; (3) the intervention strategies utilized; (4) how these intervention strategies were implemented; and (5) the school site personnel's perceptions of effectiveness of the intervention strategies. / Two middle schools were selected for study. These two intact cases (middle schools) met the criteria for site selection for analysis. Controlled variables in the framework of this study were school size, family income levels, geographic location and ethnic composition. / The major findings of the study were: (1) a combination of intervention strategies was effective in improving middle school attendance; (2) principal leadership is a key factor in improving attendance and implementing the strategies; (3) an effective attendance policy for middle schools reflects clear policy, consistent enforcement, and immediate follow-up emphasized parent-student responsibility; and (4) the responses to the types of absenteeism included intervention strategies and additional efforts made by schools. The two main types of absenteeism were directly attributed to the lack of student interest or motivation and lack of parental cooperation. / The intervention strategies identified were: (1) home visits, (2) parent-student-school conference, (3) school-home-contact, (4) student attendance materials sent home, (5) in-school suspension, (6) law enforcement agency and school joint efforts, (7) group counseling, (8) teacher recognition of behavior improvement, (9) alternative education program, and (10) juvenile court referral. (Abstract shortened with permission of author.) / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 48-09, Section: A, page: 2220. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1987.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_76153 |
| Contributors | WILLIAMS, MARION., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 207 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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