Every Day Matters - Chronic Absenteeism Tool Kits

Tool Kits

These toolkits include everything from attendance certificates for use in schools; posters for community centers and gathering places; hand-outs; radio PSAs; and even design directions for billboards and transit ads.

Wondering who can use these materials? We've intentionally made all of these items available to anyone who would like to pitch in. We need many hearts and hands to spread the word!

Like a piece but want to customize it for your district, or make some revisions? Most files are provided as Microsoft Word documents so that you can provide more details or make minor adjustments to suit your needs. Most PDFs are also editable. Not finding what you need? Let us know at ODE.EII@ode.oregon.gov

Educators

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 Fact Sheet
• Flyer to Send Home - Spanish, Russian
• Radio PSAs (:30 seconds) - Spanish, Russian
  
• Talking Points for Use with Families – Why Attendance Matters - Spanish, Russian
• Talking Points for Use with Students – Why Attendance Matters - Spanish, Russian
• Attendance Certificate - Simply add names, print and sign!
  

Families

How can we help? This toolkit is full of 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

Text Only

This tool kit includes the text-only versions of items from the Every Day Matters campaign.

• Attendance Tracker
• Flyer to Send Home
• Public Service Announcements
• Support and Resources for Your Community
• Talking Points for Use with Families
• Talking Points for Use with Students
• Tips for Getting Out the Door
  
• Why Attendance Matters Factsheet

Kits de herramientas En español - Подборки материалов По-русски

(Spanish and Russian versions)

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