Volume: 262704EDM
Publication Date: Oct 12, 2026
A Closer Look at Attendance Barriers and Tools
Understanding what contributes to absenteeism helps districts identify needs, prioritize interventions, and coordinate the right support. RaaWee’s barrier tools provide a practical way to organize these challenges and strengthen attendance responses.
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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.
What are the latest insights and resources on K-12 attendance?
What is the RaaWee ATTENDANCE+™ training schedule for K-12 attendance management?
Wednesdays
How to Print and Send Letters
10:00a – 10:30a PT | 12:00p – 12:30p CT | 1:00p – 1:30p ET
How to Address Special Circumstance Students – Hold, Suppress, and Exempt
10:30a – 11:00a PT | 12:30p – 1:00p CT | 1:30p – 2:00p ET
How to Schedule and Document Conferences
11:00a – 11:30a PT | 1:00p – 1:30p CT | 2:00p – 2:30p ET
How to Execute and Monitor Contracts
11:30a – 12:00p PT | 1:30p – 2:00p CT | 2:30p – 3:00p ET
Thursdays
Dec 3rd, 2026
Support the Mental and Physical Health of Students to Help Improve School Attendance
8:30a – 10:00p PT | 10:30a – 12:00p CT | 11:30a – 1:00p ET
How to Document Call Parent/Guardian & Barriers
10:00a – 10:30a PT | 12:00p – 12:30p CT | 1:00p – 1:30p ET
How to Access & Use the Student Profile
10:30a – 11:00a PT | 12:30p – 1:00p CT | 1:30p – 2:00p ET
Intervention Extras
11:00a – 11:30a PT | 1:00p – 1:30p CT | 2:00p – 2:30p ET