Resource Hub

Ready to use templates, articles, and videos, designed to make improving attendance a little easier. Updated monthly!

Bookmark this page for quick access to tools that help you strengthen attendance habits and celebrate student progress.

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February

February’s Focus: Making Sure Every Student Has Someone Short February knows how to stretch itself out. Here are tools to help you strengthen connections, reach every family, and make sure no student slips through the cracks.

Student Connection Audit Tool

A practical spreadsheet to track which adult knows each student well. Use this to identify gaps and make sure every kid has someone looking out for them.

eBook: Strategic Communication in K-12 Education

A deep dive into how school-home communication shapes student success. Includes research, real examples, and free tools you can start using today.

Blog: Using Attendance Data to Support Every Student

Blog: Using Attendance Data to Support Every Student

A quick read about making sure outreach reaches all families, not just the easiest ones to contact. Practical ideas for building communication that works for everyone.

January

January’s Focus: A Fresh Start Winter break gives everyone a reset. These tools help you welcome students back, re-establish routines, and keep things steady during a month when attendance can dip.

Let’s Refocus on What Matters

A quick read with a few simple steps to help students reconnect after break. Easy ideas you can use right away.

Family Engagement Report

Clear insights on the days and times families are most reachable. Use this to time outreach so it lands when it matters most.

Student Voice Template

A plug-and-play design that highlights student insights, creativity, and peer advice all in one place.

December

Celebrate & Reset: Finish the semester strong and prepare for a smooth return in January. These resources help you reflect on attendance progress, communicate clearly with families, and set focused goals for the new year.

Crisis-Ready Communications Playbook

Strengthen your attendance communication plan with clear, proactive strategies to manage urgent situations and keep families informed.

Welcome Back from Winter Break Template

Make sure families know exactly when you expect students back in school and what’s happening that first week. Use this ready-to-edit template to set clear expectations and boost attendance from the first day back.

3 Things to Carry Into January

Carry forward what worked in 2025 and build on it. This post highlights three practical actions that strengthen attendance momentum in the new semester.

Attendance Goal Tracker

Set measurable attendance goals, track progress, and celebrate growth with this simple, data-focused tracker for educators.

November

Strengthen Family Engagement: November is Family Engagement Month and the perfect time to show appreciation for the families who make student success possible. These resources help schools strengthen communication, build trust, and keep attendance strong through the holiday season.

Pre-Break Messages

Maintain strong attendance before and after school breaks. Use these ready-to-send templates to remind families of attendance expectations, key dates, and the importance of being in class every day school is in session.

Communication Accessibility Checklist

Make every message accessible. Use this checklist to ensure families receive and understand information in the formats and languages that work best for them.

Family Feedback Survey Template

Listen, then act. This survey helps schools collect meaningful family input to guide engagement strategies and improve communication.

10 Ways to Improve Family Engagement at the District Level

Scale engagement with purpose. Explore proven ways districts can build stronger family partnerships that lead to better attendance outcomes.

Family Engagement Quick-Start Guide

Move from ideas to implementation. This guide provides a practical framework for planning and measuring engagement that keeps students connected.

Reach Out Before They Check Out

Prevent absenteeism before it starts. 
Learn how consistent, caring outreach helps keep families engaged and students showing up.

October

October focus: Building connection and preventing bullying (a leading cause of absenteeism). These tools help your team strengthen connections and create a culture where students feel safe and supported.

Attendance X Bullying

A quick visual showing how bullying affects attendance, and how awareness helps prevent it.

Student Connection Audit

Identify which students might not have a trusted adult at school and take action to strengthen their connections.

A Leader’s Guide to Building School Belonging

A deeper look at and practical, research-backed strategies for creating inclusive and connected school communities.

How Bullying Contributes to K-12 Student Absenteeism

This article breaks down the link between bullying and absenteeism. It’s perfect for team discussions.

What New Research Reveals About the School-Home Gap

Watch this on-demand webinar to hear how amplifying student voices can help build connections across your school communities.

September

September focus: Setting clear goals and laying the foundation for consistent attendance. Use these tools to guide conversations, focus priorities, and launch your first attendance initiatives.

Attendance Needs Assessment Protocol

Walk your leadership team through a process for gathering input from key stakeholders, analyzing current attendance data, and identifying resources, setting priorities, and planning next steps

Attendance Trends Report

In 2024, national chronic absenteeism dropped by just 2%. The 2024-25 Attendance Trends Report shows how 172 districts decreased chronic absenteeism by an average 4.4%, over twice the national results.

Attendance Awareness Kit

Use ready-to-share social posts and printable flyers (in English & Spanish) 
to promote attendance across your community.

30-Day Back-to-School Attendance Starter Pack

Challenge your students, school, or district to set new attendance records! Includes kickoff letters, student calendars, and teacher check-ins to help you create and maintain momentum.

Leading with Data: A K-12 Guide for Student Success

Learn how to use data you already have to make meaningful attendance decisions without adding more to your plate.

Goal Setting Worksheet

Focus team discussions and align around shared attendance goals.