Publication Date

5-2008

Advisor(s) - Committee Chair

Donald Nims, Aaron Hughe, Cynthia Mason

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Degree Program

Department of Counseling and Student Affairs

Degree Type

Specialist in Education

Abstract

Three hundred seventeen students who were referred to the Attendance Officer in the 2005-2006 school year were studied to determine if their attendance improved after a pre-court conference. Of these cases, further studies were completed on the students who were referred to court to determine if their attendance improved after the court referral. Additional data regarding the typology of the students were also gathered.

Paired-Samples t Tests revealed a statistically significant reduction in the mean number of non-exempt days students missed prior to and following the pre-court conference. The Paired Samples t Tests also revealed a statistically significant reduction in the mean number of non-exempt days students missed prior to and following a court referral.

Disciplines

Education | Educational Administration and Supervision | Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration | Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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