Tackling chronic absenteeism: 5 field-tested tools
by The Principal Project Team | 11.7.24
Principal Project is a community dedicated to connecting school leaders to research-based best practices – and one another! – with the shared vision of ensuring success for all students.
Leaders like you know how tough chronic student absenteeism is to tackle. Data shows that each chronically absent or at-risk student and family will benefit from individualized support at school. But to make a difference for all your students, you and your team need consistent, scalable processes. That’s why we’ve rounded up 5 data-driven tools your fellow leaders are relying on to drive change in their schools this fall – sustainably and effectively.
Explore and download the 5 field-tested resources your colleagues recommend:
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