Lesson Plan

Overcoming Absenteeism Plan

Help the student identify personal attendance barriers and create a tailored plan to overcome them.

Understanding the causes of absenteeism and setting actionable goals can empower the student to take control of their education and improve their attendance.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Opening Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Identify Barriers

5 minutes

Step 3

Goal-Setting Activity

5 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Review

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Barriers to Attendance

Introduce the topic by explaining the importance of recognizing personal barriers to attendance. Mention that understanding these barriers will help in developing strategies to overcome them.

Common Barriers

Discuss common barriers to attendance. Ask the student to think about which of these might be relevant to their own experience, and encourage an open discussion.

Strategies for Overcoming Barriers

Highlight potential strategies for overcoming these challenges. Use this slide to introduce solutions and encourage brainstorming of additional ideas.

Reflect & Identify

Encourage the student to reflect on their own challenges and identify any personal barriers they face. Direct them to think about actionable steps they can take.

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Worksheet

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