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Having strong practices in place that nurture a culture of attendance is essential to encouraging consistent engagement all year long. Read on for six ways to help reinforce the importance of showing up every day for better grades, more fun with peers, and long term success.

In the wake of unprecedented levels of chronic absenteeism, many districts have shifted from only addressing unexcused absences to singing from school rooftops that every missed day of school, excused or unexcused, is a missed opportunity to learn and grow. However, states still mandate districts to have truancy processes in place to ensure that families understand their legal obligations to ensure their students attend school. These measures have historically been punitive and ineffective. Let's delve into four pivotal ways that a restorative approach to truancy can enhance your entire school community.

While there are numerous promising solutions for addressing absenteeism, a data-driven approach to your MTSS and overall attendance strategy is a must. There’s no shortage of data in today’s world of information overload, which is why it’s important to be mindful of what types of data you’re collecting and analyzing. Is it immediately actionable? Will it help you provide strategic support, or will it just add to the noise? Read on as we explore five ways that a smart data-driven approach will help supercharge your attendance efforts.

The back to school rush is upon us. It’s the perfect time to make sure you are setting yourself, your team, and your students up for success this year. A great way to do this is through a strong attendance team. Wondering where to begin? Already have an attendance team in place and need some new strategies to step up your game? Start the school year off strong with an unmissable session delivered by one of our resident attendance experts.

You’re a dedicated educator willing to try anything to help improve attendance, academic outcomes, and overall student success. Many districts have been intentionally sending attendance communications and have been encouraged by reduced rates of absenteeism, but others are still skeptical about how they should be deployed, and whether they’re worth doing at all. Let’s dive into 7 common myths about attendance communications and get to the truth.