1. 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