Early truancy intervention: Results of an evaluation using a regression discontinuity design

Johanna M. Thomas, Catherine M. Lemieux, Judith L.F. Rhodes and Denese Ashbaugh Vlosky

Children and Youth Services Review, 2011, vol. 33, issue 9, 1563-1572

Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a truancy reduction program. A Regression Discontinuity design was used to assess attendance outcomes for 700 children. Approximately half received a case management intervention, while the other half received a warning letter, only. Truancy rates in the control group remained at the pre-intervention levels, while truancy in the treatment group significantly declined (pÂ

Keywords: Program; evaluation; Regression; discontinuity; Truancy; Early; intervention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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