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A Systems B ased A pproach to Public S chool Tardiness Policies

A Systems B ased A pproach to Public S chool Tardiness Policies. David Mattoon Cyrus Ortiz-Luis Mike Peck . Behavior Modification Method. B eing “locked out” of class and sent to a tardy room D etentions A dditional assignments W ork details during lunch

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A Systems B ased A pproach to Public S chool Tardiness Policies

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  1. A Systems Based Approach to Public School Tardiness Policies David Mattoon Cyrus Ortiz-Luis Mike Peck

  2. Behavior Modification Method • Being “locked out” of class and sent to a tardy room • Detentions • Additional assignments • Work details during lunch • Token systems for being on time • Parent conferences

  3. Needs-based approach • Identifying chronic offenders • Assess each individual • Referral to appropriate services • Support groups • Work w/ parents to find solutions • Free breakfast programs • Providing quality instruction • Interdisciplinary & integrated curriculum • Opportunities for students to express opinions and contribute to the operation of the school

  4. Why does tardiness happen? • Adults are not supervising hallways and restrooms after the tardy bell ring • Lack of belonging and connectedness to school • Students know first five minutes of class time is “wasted” • Family • Transportation/carpools • Overcrowded schools • Sleeping habits • No use of bathroom

  5. Negative impacts of ineffective policies • No immediate consequences for being tardy • Increased student discipline (fights and bullying) • Loss of instructional time due to dealing with tardy students • Negative impact on school culture • Teachers ignore the issue altogether to avoid losing instructional time • Inconsistent levels of accountability between teachers and/or admin

  6. Recommendations to Tardiness Policy A Three pronged approach: • Behavior modification • Align modification directly to infraction • Needs-based Method • Service and support groups • Create student centered sense of belonging to school culture • Positive Behavior Support Plan • Prepare school culture for shift of school tardiness policy • Active participation from all staff, student and parents

  7. What would you do? • The Facts: • 17 years old TX honors student • Is working two jobs • Supporting her two siblings • Parents have split and have flown the coop • Texas Ed Code: • 25.085(b) a child must be enrolled in school regularly until age 18. • Result: • Fined $100 • Jailed for 24 hours

  8. References Chance, P. L. (2009). Introduction to Educational Leadership and Organizational Behavior (2nd ed., pp. 41, 67-68). Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education. Johnson, Kristen N., Elizabeth A. Lyons, & Jennifer R. Griffin. "Active Supervision: An Intervention to Reduce High School Tardiness." Education and Treatment of Children 31.1 (2008): 39-53. Print. Lindsey, D. B., Jungwirth, L.D., Pahl, J, V., & Lindsey, R (2009).  Assessing Cultural Knowledge Through Shared Personal Practice.  Culturally Proficient Learning Communities (pp. 65-68). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin. Maine Center for Meaningful Engaged Learning.  (2005).  Strategies for dealing with tardies.  Farmington, ME: Muir, M. Sprick, R., & Daniels, K. (2007). Taming tardies every minute counts.  Middle Ground, 10, 21-23. Tyre, A., Feuerborn, L., & Pierce, J. (2011, April). Schoolwide Intervention to Reduce Chronic Tardiness at the Middle and High School Levels. Preventing School Failure, 55(3), 132-139. doi: 10.1080/10459880903472918

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