Truancy/Homeless Outreach and Referral
The truancy program is an ongoing program to assist schools within our serving region in assisting and promoting student attendance. The DeWitt, Livingston, Logan, & McLean County truancy outreach specialists work aggressively with schools and parents to intervene early and resolve school attendance issues. Our emphasis is on unexcused absences, excessive total absences, and tardiness, as it interferes with the learning process of the student. Partnerships among the Regional Office of Education #17, the State’s Attorney’s Office, Court Services, and Social Agencies serve the communities in the resolution of school attendance issues on a case-by-case basis.
Referral for Truancy Outreach Services
Frequently Asked Questions Truancy Review Board (TRB)
Local Resources
School Code, including the definition of Chronic Absenteeism (105 ILCS 5/26-18, effective 1/1/2018)
ESSA Every Student Succeeds Act - Illinois State Plan
Resources
Helping School Refusing Children and their Parents
Teaching Attendance 2.0 Introduction
Tiers of Intervention to Reduce Chronic Absence
Book Resources
Helping School Refusing Children and Their Parents: A Guide for School-Based Professionals
Upcoming Book Study - held completely online and cost-free (for Illinois Educators). Email maddoxk@roe17.org.
For More Information
309-888-5120 ext. 1217