OAR 581-020-0649
Chronic Absenteeism Coaches
(1)
For the purpose of assisting the implementation of a plan developed under OAR 581-020-0645, a school district must collaborate with a coach approved by the Oregon Department of Education who is knowledgeable about chronic absenteeism. A coach with whom a school district collaborates under this rule must be able to:(a)
Identify students who are at risk of being chronically absent;(b)
Identify student populations disproportionately affected by chronic absenteeism;(c)
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; and(B)
Account for student populations disproportionately affected by chronic absenteeism;(C)
Are equitable and inclusive in their application to those student populations;(D)
Are culturally responsive; and(E)
Are trauma sensitive.(2)
In addition to the other requirements described in this rule, a coach with whom a school district collaborates under this rule must:(a)
Be experienced working with, and be able to engage, a wide variety of stakeholders; and(b)
Have a demonstrated history of using a collaborative approach to problem solving.
Source:
Rule 581-020-0649 — Chronic Absenteeism Coaches, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=581-020-0649
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