Take roll regularly showing students that you care when they miss school

Reach out to frequently absent students to find out in a supportive manner why they are missing school and what would help them attend more regularly.

Work with parents to stress the importance of early education and to learn about any barriers to good attendance.

Create a nurturing, engaging classroom that will encourage children to come to school. Work with colleagues to develop and implement a school-wide system of incentives and reward for good attendance.

Encourage families to partner with other school staff, such as social workers or nurses, as well as community agencies to get needed supports to help children and families solve a significant barrier to getting to school.