Discusses legal basis of project IMPACT (program for improvement of attendance and curtailment of truancy) in terms of advantages and pitfalls; the District Committee in terms of its objectives, organization and functioning; and observations in retrospect of successes, failures and clues for future. Case study presented. (Author)

Describes cooperative efforts of teachers, counselor, school social worker, psychologist, nurse, attendance officer and principal to identify and work with children and families of children whose behaviors indicate they are potential dropouts. Three-step approach includes (a) practical recommendations, (b) implementation responsibilities, and (c)…