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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
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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