What is it?
Check and Connect is a whole school positive behaviour support program that is designed to facilitate school engagement and attendance. It is a manualised program that trains mentors to work with individual students over an extended period of time (2 years or more). The mentors check in with students on a regular basis and aim to support them in areas such as school attendance, problem solving and skill building.
Research suggests that the program has had a positive impact on student retention.
How do I use it?
Check and Connect is a program that requires training and whole school support. See website details for more information.
Age group
Check and connect has been used in primary and high school age groups.
| Preschool | NA |
| P-2 | Yes |
| 3-6 | Yes |
| High school | Yes |
Where can I learn more?