In this episode, Larissa discusses the importance of attendance in schools and how schools can use a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to address attendance issues. The conversation also highlights concrete examples of attendance interventions, such as mentorship programs, family engagement initiatives, incentive programs, and promoting school connectedness. The episode concludes by recommending additional resources for further exploration of the topic.

Resources:

MTSS and Attendance Article

A Guide to Finding and Using Evidence-Based MTSS Interventions

Attendance Works

Podcast Episode: What Can We Do About Attendance?

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Takeaways:

• Attendance is crucial for student success, and schools can use a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to address attendance issues.
• MTSS involves tracking and supporting student attendance through data analysis and early intervention.
• Concrete examples of attendance interventions include mentorship programs, family engagement initiatives, incentive programs, and promoting school connectedness.
• Additional resources, such as Attendance Works and NASP, provide research and strategies for improving student attendance.

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