by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
Post pandemic, across the nation, chronic absenteeism has reached unprecedented levels. As schools hone their approaches to improving attendance, here are a few fundamentals to keep in mind: Treat attendance with curiosity, not punishment. Studies show that... by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
According to a recent article in EdWeek, schools and districts that have successfully addressed chronic absenteeism have at least one thing in common: they collaborate with community partners to keep kids in school. Although schools were established as educational... by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families
When a school faces chronic absenteeism, it may be tempting to incentivize students to attend school by giving out awards for perfect attendance. However, research shows that this approach is not effective. Here are a few reasons why incentives don’t work, as well as... by cambria | Sep 14, 2025 | Attendance, Early Childhood, High School, In person, Remote and hybrid learning resources, Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families
If you are the parent or caregiver of a school age child, you may have heard that chronic absenteeism is on the rise. Students are considered chronically absent when they miss ten or more days of school in one school year. After the pandemic, more students than ever... by cambria | Aug 19, 2025 | Resources for Educators
School leaders, Below you will find resources to support your leadership in the IEP process. Additional resources will be added as available. Download IEP Leadership Checklist here Download Leadership Levers Download PD Slides... by cambria | Aug 14, 2025 | Attendance, Educator Support, Help with Academics, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families, Tips and Tools
Welcome! This page is dedicated to helping educators and families understand and address school attendance and absenteeism—together. Consistent attendance is essential for student learning, connection, and long-term success. But when students miss school—whether...
