Or. Admin. R. 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.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 581-020-0649

ODE 8-2019, adopt filed 02/06/2019, effective 2/6/2019

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 326.051

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 326.051