Resources for Schools and Districts

Attendance, Belonging and Engagement Resources for Schools and Districts

Resources offered below can support schools and districts in addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism.

Starting Strong Attendance Practices
Social Media Toolkit
Diagnostic Tool for Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
Attendance Reporting Overview
The Digital Backpack (National Partnership for Student Success Hub, Everyone Graduates Center)
Action Planning Tool (GRAD Partnership)
Action Plan PowerPoint presentation (Robert Balfanz and Hedy Chang)
Regular Attenders Report
Statewide Annual Report Card
Tribal Attendance Promising Practices (TAPP)
ODOT Safe Routes to School

Toolkits for Attendance Messaging

Resources for Schools

Tips and tools for teachers, principals, professional-student support staff, administrators and superintendents.

EDM Promotional Suggestions
Examples of Resources for Families - Spanish, Russian
Why Attendance Matters - Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Somali, Chuukese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
Flyer to Send Home - Spanish, Russian
Radio PSAs (:30 seconds) - Spanish, Russian
Talking Points for Use with Students
Attendance Certificate - Simply add names, print and sign!

Resources to Send to Families

How can we help? This toolkit includes ideas and connections to resources that can help your child get to school regularly.

When to Go to School-Health Guidance; Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chuukese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Somali, Vietnamese
Attendance Tracker - Spanish - Keep track of missed days. Print this sheet and hang it on your refrigerator or another central place in your home. It will help avoid surprises!
Tips for Getting Out the Door - Spanish, Russian
Tips to Improve Your Childs Attendance - Spanish, Russian

More resources in Spanish and Russian can be found on the Toolkits in Spanish and Russian page.

If you have questions or are looking for specific information related to attendance, please contact us at ODE.EII@ode.oregon.gov.