The school hosts an “Exit Intervention Interview” with any student planning to drop out of school regardless of the student’s age or the number of credits obtained. These target students include, but are not limited to, students with ten consecutive unexcused/unexplained absences. The purpose of the Exit Intervention Interview is to have a discussion to learn more about the student’s concerns and needs that can be better addressed to keep the student engaged in school. The Exit Intervention Interview staff members ensure that each potential dropout’s story is heard and the school staff members make every effort to keep the student in school and support his/her needs, providing interventions to help the student succeed. Note: this portion of the model protocol (Exit Intervention Interview) incorporates all elements of the exit interview requirements outlined in Section 8 of the . See the excerpt of the law in the Introduction above for details of the requirements. The school administrator provides a written notice and follow-up phone call within five days of the student’s tenth consecutive unexcused/unexplained absences, or within five days of identification of a student who is considering dropping out of school. The notice is provided in both the primary language of the parent or guardian, to the extent practicable, and English. The notice offers at least two dates and times for an Exit Intervention Interview. The suggested dates, times of day, and location options for the Exit Intervention Interview are intentionally selected to maximize potential participation by the student, identified staff members, the student’s family, and other important adults in the student’s life (e.g., evening hours at a library or community organization). The notice includes contact information for scheduling the Exit Intervention Interview and indicates that: The parties shall agree upon a date and time for the discussion, and that interview shall occur within ten days after the sending of the notice. The time for the discussion may be extended at the request of the parent or guardian and no extension shall be for longer than 14 days. In the notice and during the follow-up phone call, the student is asked which adults should be invited to the Exit Intervention Interview, such as the student’s guardian, coach, mentor, employer, and/or teacher.
The school hosts an “Exit Intervention Interview” with any student planning to drop out of school regardless of the student’s age or the number of credits obtained. These target students include, but are not limited to, students with ten consecutive unexcused/unexplained absences. The purpose of the Exit Intervention Interview is to have a discussion to learn more about the student’s concerns and needs that can be better addressed to keep the student engaged in school. The Exit Intervention Interview staff members ensure that each potential dropout’s story is heard and the school staff members make every effort to keep the student in school and support his/her needs, providing interventions to help the student succeed. Note: this portion of the model protocol (Exit Intervention Interview) incorporates all elements of the exit interview requirements outlined in Section 8 of the . See the excerpt of the law in the Introduction above for details of the requirements. The school administrator provides a written notice and follow-up phone call within five days of the student’s tenth consecutive unexcused/unexplained absences, or within five days of identification of a student who is considering dropping out of school. The notice is provided in both the primary language of the parent or guardian, to the extent practicable, and English. The notice offers at least two dates and times for an Exit Intervention Interview. The suggested dates, times of day, and location options for the Exit Intervention Interview are intentionally selected to maximize potential participation by the student, identified staff members, the student’s family, and other important adults in the student’s life (e.g., evening hours at a library or community organization). The notice includes contact information for scheduling the Exit Intervention Interview and indicates that: The parties shall agree upon a date and time for the discussion, and that interview shall occur within ten days after the sending of the notice. The time for the discussion may be extended at the request of the parent or guardian and no extension shall be for longer than 14 days. In the notice and during the follow-up phone call, the student is asked which adults should be invited to the Exit Intervention Interview, such as the student’s guardian, coach, mentor, employer, and/or teacher.