Attendance Monitoring & Improvement

Our Coordinated Student Services Unit equips districts with tools, materials, and best-practice frameworks to support attendance monitoring and improvement, while respecting district autonomy in implementation. Through a robust suite of downloadable resources, digital templates, and professional learning modules, we empower your staff to identify attendance trends, deploy tiered interventions, and convene the School Attendance Review Board. 

Facets of Supervising Attendance

Supervising attendance requires a multi-dimensional approach that is data-informed, legally grounded, and equity-focused. Each of the aforementioned infographics and the following facets represents a critical area of responsibility for Supervisors of Attendance and contributes to a comprehensive system of support.

1. Legal Foundation

• California Education Code & Attendance Laws
  Understanding and applying the legal framework governing student attendance.
  
  

2. Leadership & Oversight

• Duties of the Supervisor of Attendance
  Leading and managing a district-wide attendance strategy that supports all students.
  
  

3. Tiered System of Support

• Three Tiers of Attendance Supervision
  Implementing a multi-tiered system of interventions to prevent and address attendance issues.
  
  

4. Data Analysis & Application

• Chronic Absence vs. Truancy
  Differentiating between key attendance metrics and using data to drive decisions.
  
  

5. Policy Alignment

• Attendance Mandates and Local Policies
  Ensuring district practices align with state requirements and local board policies.
  
  

6. Family & Community Engagement

• Parent Engagement
  Partnering with families to support regular attendance and student well-being.
  
  

7. Systems Collaboration

• Local SARBs and Annual Outcome Reporting
  Coordinating with School Attendance Review Boards (SARBs) and communicating outcomes to stakeholders.
  
  

8. Legal Compliance & Updates

• Updates to Truancy Laws / Truancy Abatement
  Staying current on legal changes and implementing effective practices to reduce truancy.
  
  

9. Tools & Resources

• Implementation Support
  Utilizing state and local resources to enhance attendance strategies and staff capacity.
  
  

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