Galena Park ISD's Truancy/Dropout Prevention program is designed to enhance students’ connection to school and help them overcome personal and family challenges that affect their attendance. The program involves collaboration among Campus Truancy and Attendance Clerks, Counselors, Administrators, the PEP Self-Sufficiency Specialist, and Early Head Start Family Specialists. Together, they work with students, parents, school staff, and the community to provide additional support for attendance, including counseling, healthcare, social services, prenatal and childcare, transportation, clothing, and more.

Through Health and Intervention Services, truancy and dropout clerks receive training and guidance to help students who are chronically absent and at risk of dropping out. These clerks maintain close relationships with parents and provide essential information, including:

• The educational and legal consequences of truancy for students.
• The potential legal liability and economic sanctions that families may face.
• Effective communication strategies to set realistic expectations about school achievement and respect for educators.
• Signs indicating that children are disengaged from school.
• Strategies to encourage children to attend school.
• During monthly meetings, truancy clerks review goals, objectives, and barriers related to managing student attendance. 

District Truancy Program Attendance Matters​​​​​​​