Importance of Attendance:
An MTSS Family Session
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
Email: lbolla@pattan.net
Website: pattan.net
Location: 3190 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Phone: 800.446.5607
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Twitter: @pattanupdates
Webinar on May 27, 202 11:30 am
Every middle and high school family plays an important role in their youth's attendance. In this twenty minute recorded webinar, families will learn how attendance impacts student success. Barriers that may impact regular attendance will be shared along with solutions for the family to consider.
The Importance of Attendance
What is chronic absence?
Missing more than 10% of school days can significantly impact a student's academic progress.
Talk with the school and work to remove barriers
Discuss with your school counselor, principal or even teacher about what are your family's concerns around attendance. Work with the school to try and remove the "little things" that are getting in the way of regular attendance, i.e. rides, appointments, or even work completion.
Create Goals
Create goals towards improving attendance. Celebrate progress; reward your student for making positive choices that help to turn the tide.
Parent Toolkit
The toolkit includes resources for parents on the topics of responsible decision making, self- management and self-awareness
School Year Swing
Student Attendance Success Plan
A tool to track your child’s attendance and strategies to use when working with the school to set attendance goals.
PaTTAN COVID- 19 Resources
There are several websites, webinars and resources for families and schools during COVID-19
Additional Resources for Families from CI3T - COVID
There are videos, resources and supports for families