Tiers/Tier 1/

Attendance

Tier 1 Attendance Support

Universal attendance policies and engagement strategies designed to promote regular school attendance for all students. These school-wide approaches establish clear expectations, consistent monitoring, and positive reinforcement systems to encourage daily attendance and engagement.

Key Components

  • Clear attendance policies
  • Daily attendance tracking
  • Positive school climate
  • Family engagement
  • Data analysis and reporting

Implementation Strategies

  • School-wide attendance campaigns
  • Morning greeting routines
  • Attendance recognition programs
  • Parent communication systems
  • Transportation support

Assessment Tools

  • Daily attendance records
  • Chronic absence reports
  • Attendance pattern analysis
  • Student engagement surveys
  • Early warning systems

Evidence-Based Practices

Elementary

  • Classroom attendance charts
  • Morning welcome rituals
  • Attendance incentive programs
  • Family engagement activities

Middle School

  • Advisory check-in systems
  • Peer attendance ambassadors
  • School connectedness activities
  • Parent notification systems

High School

  • First-period engagement strategies
  • Student leadership opportunities
  • Career-connected learning
  • Flexible scheduling options

Implementation Resources