Improving attendance takes an integrated approach Students Universal Attendance Supports Safe, inviting classroom and school environment Engaging opening activities Consistent attendance messages Intentional family participation Regular, explicit teaching of attendance expectations and skills System of Reinforcement School-wide incentive systems Classroom incentive systems Parent Communication Systems Attendance emphasized in all communications Rapid parent contact for unexplained absence Positive contact when positive trends noted Individual Assessment/Community Supports Identify barriers and provide support Provide mentoring Interagency Staffing Case management and wrap-around services Legal Consequences Attendance Officer Support Adapted from Scott Perry, Attendance Audit, Oregon