The Shasta County Data Use Case explores the creation of a data system in response to an urgent need to address chronic absenteeism. In 2019-2020, the county was facing the highest chronic absenteeism rates in California. Through intensive needs and assets assessments conducted across the county, SCOE leaders discovered a central problem: schools faced challenges outside their spheres of control and influence wherein families with identified needs would benefit from extra support. This data use case outlines SCOE’s creation of a centralized referral system and case management hub to assist families of school-age children facing attendance, behavioral, or other challenges.

Suggested Citation

Durazi, A., & Fensterstock, N. (2025). Shasta COE Community Connect: A Community Schooling Local Data Use Case. UCLA Center for Community Schooling. https://communityschooling.gseis.ucla.edu/shasta-coe-community-connect-a-community-schooling-local-data-use-case