Opportunity to weigh in on and inform state truancy policy? State Leaders want to understand students’ experiences with truancy, improve policies to help make attendance policies and truancy laws more equitable, and understand how to better support students’ access to their education.
You may meet in-person, virtually (zoom or google hangouts), or phone. If you participate, you will receive a $45 gift card for each session as a thank you for your time.
Who can participate?
- Youth who are in grades 6 through 12th grade who have experienced truancy in the last three years or
- Parents or guardians of youth in grades Kindergarten-12th who have experienced truancy in the last three years
· Student and family interest form
· Youth Flier
· Translated Outreach Materials
If you have any questions – please contact AttendanceWA@air.org or call 425-917-7724.
Everyone who indicates interest in participating in sessions may not be selected, however we will ensure that everyone who expresses interest can participate in some manner. If you are selected to participate in sessions, we will follow up by contacting you via email or phone within two weeks.
Be Well,
Mona,
Mona Halcomb, Ed.D.
Native American Student Success Program Supervisor,
Office of Native Education
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
PO BOX 47200, Olympia WA 98504-7200
Email: mona.halcomb@k12.wa.us Phone: 360-742-2403
All students prepared for postsecondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.
