This free resource breaks down the connection between attendance and engagement, offering research-backed insights and real-world examples of how K-12 districts are using proactive strategies to keep students present and learning. Whether you're navigating Average Daily Attendance (ADA) funding models or looking for ways to improve school climate, this guide offers practical direction.
What’s inside:
- Why even a 2% increase in attendance can lead to six-figure gains in funding
- How student engagement reduces chronic absenteeism, and the data to back it up
- A real example of one school that recovered $1.4 million by prioritizing engagement
- Clear, actionable steps districts can take to foster connected classrooms and improve outcomes
Why it matters:
The connection between absenteeism and funding isn’t just theoretical - it’s measurable. This resource outlines how small shifts in student attendance translate into major financial outcomes, and how engagement strategies can make those shifts happen.
This guide is built for district leaders, school administrators, and educators focused on:
- Addressing chronic absenteeism
- Improving student engagement
- Strengthening financial sustainability through better attendance
It’s especially relevant for those working in districts that use ADA or similar models to determine school funding.
