Top Resources
Introducing the Inclusive Attendance Top Resources Section—your gateway to the most sought-after and popular resources available on our website. This section is designed to simplify your access to essential tools, ensuring you can easily find the materials that best support your needs. While this curated list highlights key resources, remember there are over 125 additional resources located within each Key Strand to assist in translating your learning into daily practice. Explore these resources to enhance your attendance strategies and implementation effectively.
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Inclusive Attendance Website Text – Example
What This Resource Will Do:
This scripted text helps you create a website attendance page fully aligned with your Inclusive Attendance vision. Use it to promote your attendance vision, values, and ethos to all stakeholders.
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Introduction Letter to Parents
What This Resource Will Do:
Inform parents about your Inclusive Attendance approach with the launch letter. It’s critical to communicate your attendance strategy and the role parents play in supporting their children and the school.
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Embed Your Vision with the Inclusive Attendance Timeline Document
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After completing the online self-assessment, use the results to populate a custom action plan and timeline for each stage across the school year.
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SDP Text
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Ensure your School Development Plan aligns with your customized action plan. Each Learning Module has been carefully incorporated into this resource.
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Meet and Greet Source
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Access various strategies for meeting and greeting students effectively. A positive welcome helps create a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people (CYP).
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Classroom Well-Being Toolkit
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This toolkit, from the Anna Freud Center, provides practical guidance for promoting and supporting mental health through everyday interactions with CYP.
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Multi-Tiered System of Support
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Develop your roadmap for attendance using this Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) example.
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Risk and Protective Factors
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Use this resource to explore the risk factors affecting CYP and their families, along with protective factors to enhance support. Create a school vulnerable list using an evidence-based approach.
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Addressing Emotionally Based School Avoidance
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Learn more about emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), which refers to reduced or non-attendance at school due to emotional factors. Access this resource from the Anna Freud Center to understand EBSA and provide effective support.
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Identifying Unmet Needs for Children and Young People in US Schools
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Explore various unmet needs affecting CYP in US schools, along with signs to look for and strategies to support these needs within the classroom.
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Chronic Absence Days Tracking
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Use this easy-to-use document to track students at risk of chronic absence. The resource includes space to record student names by grade level, enabling a personalized approach to attendance support.
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Initial Letter to Parents
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This supportive letter notifies parents if their child is at risk of chronic absenteeism. It fosters a positive relationship with families while offering additional support.
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Bullet Point Attendance Policy for Parents
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Simplify communication with parents using a concise, two-sided policy document. Highlight the key sections of your attendance policy to prioritize in your school.
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Leadership Roles and Contributions to School Attendance
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Understand the roles and responsibilities of school leaders in shaping attendance strategies. This reflective resource supports alignment with your overall attendance goals.
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Internal School Teams and Their Roles in Supporting Attendance
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Explore the roles of internal teams in fostering a culture of regular attendance. This resource helps clarify team responsibilities and encourages collaboration.
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The Four Domains of Safety
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Use this resource to explore why a child might feel anxious or worried. Reflect on the four domains of safety and develop strategies with the child and supporting adults.
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Addressing Adversity
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Deepen your understanding of how children build resilience in the face of adversity through the “4Ps” framework. This resource is based on UK research but has practical applications for US schools.
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Positive Parenting
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Access this resource to strengthen relationships with parents and provide them with tools to better support their children.
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CASEL Framework
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Facilitate discussions around the updated Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) framework using this reflection protocol.
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Transition Reflection Tool
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Evaluate the effectiveness of transitions within your school using this tool. It includes various transition points for reflection and assessment.
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Attendance Recognition Mascots
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Use recognition characters to celebrate students’ attendance efforts and help all CYP feel included in your strategy.
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Evidence-Based Intervention Programs
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Learn about evidence-based programs to support Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) issues and school avoidance.
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Entry and Exit Strategy Document for Children Accessing Intervention Support
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Measure the progress of CYP during intervention programs using this document.
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Shared Decision Making for Improved School Attendance
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Use this framework to implement an effective shared decision-making process to enhance attendance.