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The Becca Bill

The Becca Bill. W.E.R.A. Conference Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 Dr. Dale Alan McDaniel Washington State University and the Onalaska School District. The Becca Bill. Introduction and A Story. Significance of the Becca Bill. Implications. The Becca Bill.

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The Becca Bill

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  1. The Becca Bill W.E.R.A. Conference Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 Dr. Dale Alan McDaniel Washington State University and the Onalaska School District

  2. The Becca Bill Introduction and A Story

  3. Significance of the Becca Bill Implications

  4. The Becca Bill Which judicial programs have the greatest impact on changing student attendance patterns? The Essential Questions

  5. Becca Bill What type of relationship exists between courts, schools and families that best creates a successful environment for students?

  6. Becca Bill What does a good program look like to an ‘at-risk’ student that wants to come back to school?

  7. Becca Bill How do we design attendance programs that successfully return truant students to school?

  8. High Juvenile Crime Rate Evolution of the Law • At-Risk Youth Petitions • Old Truancy Law • Poor Data Collection by Public Schools The Becca Bill • Children In Need of Services (C.H.I.N.S.) • Social Workers and Legislative Pressure • Parents’ Coalition • Street Kids

  9. Policy Formation-Egon Guba Policy of Action Policy of Idea (Intention) Policy of Experience

  10. Recruiting Interviewees District/County Partnerships suggested by: Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration Washington Association of School Administrators Washington State School Directors’ Association

  11. Selection Criteria School Size Number of Filings Geographic Location Administrative Approval

  12. Data Collection 29 Total Interviews- 84 Unduplicated Subjects • School Administrators • Legislators • Juvenile Court Employees • Parents • Students

  13. Recruiting Partnerships Partnerships Chosen: Kelso S.D./ Cowlitz County Vancouver S.D./Clark County North Thurston S.D./ Thurston County

  14. Best Practices Where ..... Truancy prevention was collaborative Schools took the first step with parents. Early intervention programs were available Truancy boards existed, with authority The possibility of detention existed.

  15. Why Students Skip School(And How Becca Helps) Frustration Boredom Being Bullied Not known by teachers Perceived failure (credits) Organizational Problems

  16. Conclusions • It still has funding problems Becca has become institutionalized • It is perceived to be working • It needs new people trained • Flexibility matters!

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