The Nature and the Degree of the Relationship between Chronic Absenteeism and Student Achievement in a Large Metropolitan School District and a Small School District in Florida

Author

Nancy C. Kline, Lynn University

Date of Award

Spring 3-27-2014

Document Type

Dissertation

Granting Institution

Lynn University

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EDD)

Degree Program

Educational Leadership

Department

College of Education

First Advisor

Korynne Taylor-Dunlop

Second Advisor

William Leary

Third Advisor

Suzanne King

Abstract

The Bring It 180 study provides insight and awareness into the importance of student attendance and its influence on student achievement. This study examines the nature and degree of the relationship between chronic absenteeism and academic proficiencies. The research findings identify meaningful correlations between attendance and student achievement in two Florida school districts.

Recommended Citation

Kline, N. C. (2014). The Nature and the Degree of the Relationship between Chronic Absenteeism and Student Achievement in a Large Metropolitan School District and a Small School District in Florida [Doctoral dissertation, Lynn University]. SPIRAL. https://spiral.lynn.edu/etds/1