Tiers/Tier 3/

Attendance

Tier 3 Attendance Support

Intensive, individualized interventions for students with severe attendance problems who have not responded adequately to Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports. These interventions involve comprehensive assessment of barriers, coordinated service delivery, legal interventions when necessary, and intensive family engagement strategies to address chronic absenteeism.

Key Components

  • Comprehensive attendance assessment
  • Individualized attendance plan
  • Wraparound service coordination
  • Legal intervention when necessary
  • Daily monitoring and follow-up

Implementation Strategies

  • Multidisciplinary team approach
  • Home visits and family engagement
  • Barrier removal interventions
  • Alternative education options
  • Community agency collaboration

Assessment Tools

  • Functional attendance assessment
  • Home environment assessment
  • Health and wellness screening
  • Transportation and logistics analysis
  • Daily attendance monitoring tools

Evidence-Based Practices

Elementary

  • Family-based case management
  • Specialized transportation arrangements
  • Morning success mentoring
  • Coordinated health interventions

Middle School

  • Intensive family therapy
  • Court-involved attendance programs
  • Individualized academic recovery plans
  • Therapeutic mentoring with attendance focus

High School

  • Alternative scheduling options
  • Credit recovery with attendance support
  • Vocational integration programs
  • Intensive case management with legal support

Implementation Resources