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Chronic absenteeism

Chronic absenteeism means missing a substantial proportion of scheduled school days, according to the applicable state or district definition.

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Importance of attendance and impact of absence children

Importance of attendance and impact of absence children

Why regular attendance matters from the early years School attendance is a developmental exposure that accumulates over time. Each school day offers structured instruction, opportunities to practise skills, contact with teachers, and participation in peer activities. Missing an occasional day for a genuine illness is generally different from a pattern of frequent or prolonged absence. […]

Attendance challenges solutions

Attendance challenges solutions

Understand the attendance pattern before choosing a solution Start by describing what is happening rather than assigning a label. Review attendance by day, lesson, time of year, and type of absence. A child who misses Mondays may have a different barrier from one who regularly arrives late, leaves after lunch, or attends only when a […]

Understanding school report cards beyond grades

Understanding school report cards beyond grades

A report card is a snapshot, not a diagnosis Report cards are designed to communicate educational progress and, in many settings, school accountability information. They are not clinical assessments and cannot diagnose a learning disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder, depression, sleep problem, or other medical condition. A low grade may reflect difficulty understanding material, inconsistent […]