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ERIC Number: EJ616076
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-7961
Using Groups To Reduce Elementary School Absenteeism.
Baker, DeAnn; Jansen, Jennifer
Social Work in Education, v22 n1 p46-53 Jan 2000
Addresses the issue of absenteeism and reviews how two facilitated elementary school groups proved successful in achieving improved attendance while the groups were in session. Discusses the general benefits of attendance groups and describes how a supportive, goal-focused group format suggests added potential for therapeutic and scholastic improvements. (Author/GCP)
Descriptors: Attendance, Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Group Activities, Program Evaluation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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