A school plans to reduce chronic absenteeism. Which measure is the strongest leading implementation indicator?

Correct answer: Weekly follow-up completion rate The weekly follow-up completion rate is an early, controllable measure of implementation that predicts later reductions in absence.

• Annual pass percentage among enrolled learners Annual pass percentage is a lagging outcome and not specific to absenteeism.
• Later college-entry rate among former pupils Later college-entry rate is a distant outcome.
• Year-end chronic-absence reduction rate Year-end chronic-absence reduction is a lagging result, not a leading indicator.