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Gottfredson, Denise; Cross, Amanda Brown; Wilson, Denise; Rorie, Melissa; Connell, Nadine – Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2010
This study assessed the effects of attending an after-school program (ASP) on a range of outcomes for middle school youths. The program operated for 9 hr per week for 30 weeks and included attendance monitoring and reinforcement, academic assistance, a prevention curriculum, and recreational programming. Participants were 447 students randomly…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, After School Programs, Program Effectiveness, Outcomes of Education
Paul J. Porwoll – Online Submission, 1978
This report summarizes recent research on factors relating to excessive student absenteeism, the effects of absenteeism on pupil achievement, and the effects of instruction, positive reinforcement, and parent-school involvement on attendance. Actual proposals, policies, and programs from 16 school systems in 12 states are included. Much of the…
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Truancy, Academic Achievement, Instructional Effectiveness