Student Support and Attendance Framework

The video discusses the implementation of Early Warning Indicators (EWI) at Deborah McCormick's school, highlighting its impact on student success. Through the story of a student named Elise, the video illustrates how EWI helped improve her attendance, behavior, and grades. The framework, based on research by Dr. Robert Balfanz, uses data to predict and prevent high school dropouts. The school employs a data-driven approach to support students, with interventions tailored to individual needs. The video concludes with key takeaways on the importance of data and interventions in supporting student success.

What percentage of students at the Deborah McCormick's school are on free or reduced lunch?

• 100%

• 50%

• 90%

• 70%

How did Elise's attendance change from sixth to eighth grade?

• It remained the same.

• It decreased by 5 percentage points.

• It increased by 10 percentage points.

• It decreased by 10 percentage points.

What are the three key indicators used in the EWI framework?

• Attendance, behavior, and course grades

• Behavior, attendance, and extracurricular activities

• Standardized test scores, attendance, and behavior

• Course grades, standardized test scores, and extracurricular activities

Who developed the EWI framework?

• Dr. Robert Balfanz at Johns Hopkins

• Dr. John Smith at Harvard

• Dr. Michael Brown at MIT

• Dr. Emily Johnson at Stanford

What is the purpose of Tier 1 interventions?

• To address only academic issues

• To offer broad support for all students

• To provide targeted support for individual students

• To focus on students with special needs

How often do teaching teams meet to discuss student data?

• Annually

• Monthly

• Weekly

• Daily

What is the role of the attendance task force?

• To monitor student behavior

• To improve student attendance

• To enhance course grades

• To organize school events

What is the main goal of the EWI framework?

• To improve standardized test scores

• To reduce school funding

• To increase extracurricular participation

• To ensure students are on track for high school graduation

Why is it important to start with data when supporting students?

• To ensure strategic support and avoid missing struggling students

• To eliminate the need for interventions

• To focus solely on test scores

• To reduce the workload of teachers

What is a key takeaway from the EWI framework's implementation?

• It is only effective in large schools.

• It requires no data analysis.

• It focuses only on academic performance.

• It must be tailored to specific student and school needs.