OAR 581-020-0646
Targeted Assistance
(1)
If selected by the Oregon Department of Education under OAR 581-020-0642, a school district may agree to receive targeted assistance under this rule.(2)
A school district that receives targeted assistance under this rule must file with the department a report assessing the school district’s needs related to chronic absenteeism. The report must:(a)
Identify the root causes of chronic absenteeism in the school district;(b)
Identify student populations disproportionately affected by chronic absenteeism in the school district; and(c)
Identify resources that may reduce chronic absenteeism in the school district.(3)
In consideration of the report, the department shall develop a plan to reduce chronic absenteeism in the school district in conjunction with the school district and stakeholders. The plan must propose solutions to chronic absenteeism that:(a)
Target the circumstances or beliefs identified as causing chronic absenteeism, including any barrier to attending school, aversion to attending school, misconception concerning school, or disengagement from school;(b)
Account for student populations disproportionately affected by chronic absenteeism;(c)
Are equitable and inclusive in its application to those student populations;(d)
Are culturally responsive; and(e)
Are trauma sensitive.(4)
In implementing a plan developed under this rule, a school district must collaborate with a coach approved by the department pursuant to OAR 581-020- 0648.(5)
Upon request, school districts shall submit to the department data on the effectiveness of plans developed under this rule.
Source:
Rule 581-020-0646 — Targeted Assistance, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=581-020-0646
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