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Volume: 262704EDM

Publication Date: Oct 12, 2026

Resolving Attendance Barriers: Resources & Programs That Work

Attendance challenges can stem from many different barriers, from mental health and chronic illness to transportation, homelessness, school avoidance, and family or school-based challenges.

This playlist brings together practical strategies, expert insights, and district experiences to help education teams identify what is getting in the way and prioritize the right interventions to prevent chronic absenteeism

Explore resources designed to help districts move from identifying barriers to prioritizing interventions, coordinating support, and building a more consistent approach to attendance improvement.

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What are the key insights and resources for strengthening student attendance?

Key insights and resources for strengthening student attendance include understanding why students miss school, learning what district leaders are doing, and reviewing takeaways on student support. This section compiles practical strategies, expert perspectives, and district experiences to help education teams identify and address attendance barriers. Explore topics such as Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty’s Attendance Science™ perspective on how belonging, relationships, and student experiences shape attendance, and what district leaders are doing through stronger family engagement, multi-channel communication, and more consistent outreach. Additionally, review key takeaways from sessions on student homelessness, including housing instability, attendance barriers, McKinney-Vento protections, and coordinated student support. These resources aim to help teams understand barriers, connect students with support, and strengthen coordinated responses.

Supporting Student Health to Strengthen School Attendance

This session explores how schools, healthcare providers, and community partners can work together to address health-related barriers and connect students with timely support.

Led by Catherine Riggle, MPH, CPH, of Children’s Health, the session will highlight Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine TCHAT and other school-based telehealth services that support student well-being and attendance.

What you’ll take away:

● Practical approaches to connecting students with health support

● Ways to strengthen school – healthcare partnerships

● Resources for exploring school-based telehealth services

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What types of attendance barriers does this newsletter address?

This newsletter explores various attendance challenges, including those related to mental health, chronic illness, transportation, homelessness, school avoidance, and family or school-based issues. It aims to provide resources and programs that work to resolve these barriers for K-12 education leaders.

2 How does this newsletter help K-12 leaders prioritize interventions for chronic absenteeism?

The newsletter brings together practical strategies, expert insights, and district experiences to help education teams identify what is getting in the way of attendance. It provides resources designed to guide districts from identifying barriers to prioritizing effective interventions and coordinating support.

3 What kind of resources are included in this series on resolving attendance barriers?

The series offers practical strategies, expert insights, and district experiences to help education teams understand and address attendance challenges. It provides resources to assist districts in identifying barriers, prioritizing interventions, and coordinating support for attendance improvement.

4 How can I access more resources or the full series mentioned in this newsletter?

The newsletter includes a link labeled "View the Full Series →" which indicates that additional resources and parts of this series on resolving attendance barriers are available for further exploration.