These resources are curated to address chronic absenteeism.
This infographic is spelling out the facts about chronic absence in the early grades.
Identifies chronic absenteeism and its connection to learning. The video gives suggestions for community involvement.
Bringing Attendance Home
Please note: The materials on this page were created prior to March 2020.
Created with the help of practitioners who have worked successfully with families to improve attendance, this toolkit is filled with ideas, activities and materials that you can use to spark conversations with parents about how good attendance can help them fulfill their dreams and aspirations for their children’s futures.
This Video explains the importance of attendance, identifies challenges, and suggests ways to address challenges.
This flyer is a guide for parents of elementary students who are absent, offers tips on how to avoid absences, and gives talking points for parents to discuss the importance of attendance with students
Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students access
learning opportunities and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job.
Families can also advocate for resources to help students learn if they cannot attend in-person.