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.

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What are the latest insights and resources on K-12 attendance?

The latest insights and resources on K-12 attendance include articles, partner stories, and webinar recaps. Discover why students miss school by exploring Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty’s Attendance Science™ perspective on belonging, relationships, and student experiences. Learn what district leaders are doing to strengthen attendance through stronger family engagement, multi-channel communication, and consistent outreach. Additionally, explore key takeaways from our webinar on student homelessness and school attendance, covering housing instability, attendance barriers, McKinney-Vento protections, and coordinated student support. These resources help education teams understand barriers, connect students with support, and strengthen coordinated responses.

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