Resources

CHRONIC ABSENCE INFORMATION:

Attendance Works

Attendance Works is national and state initiative that promotes awareness of the important role that school attendance plays in achieving academic success. This site has resources, publications and research on all things attendance for parents, teachers, administrators and community members.

California School Dashboard

The California School Dashboard provides parents and educators with meaningful information on school and district progress so they can participate in decisions to improve student learning.

Every Student, Every Day: A National Initiative to Address and Eliminate Chronic Absenteeism

Offers information, suggested action steps, and lists of existing tools and resources—including evidence-based resources—for individuals, leaders, and systems to begin or enhance the work of effective, coordinated community action to address and eliminate chronic absenteeism.

Make Everyday Count Toolkit

This compilation of resources communicates the importance of regular school attendance to parents and students.

Present, Engaged, and Accounted For

An in depth study that focuses on the critical importance of addressing chronic absence in the early grades.

Help for Families

How To Counter Back-To-School Anxiety. https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/08/28/545393966/how-to-counter-back-to-school-anxiety

A helpful guide for students and families struggling with school anxiety.