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Observatory SOS-Attendance

2. Intervention Strategies, Support, Resources, and Practical Tools

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This subforum is a meeting point for sharing strategies to prevent and address school absenteeism. Whether you are a teacher, parent, or policy advocate, we encourage you to contribute resources, tools, and practices that have proven effective in tackling the consequences of absenteeism.

What strategies or tools have worked for you in preventing or addressing absenteeism? Are there any resources you would recommend to others?

Effective Strategies and Resources to Combat School Absenteeism

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

Hello everyone,
In my experience as an educator, one of the most effective ways to prevent and address absenteeism is through early identification and proactive communication. Establishing a positive and consistent relationship with students and their families helps to detect potential issues—academic, emotional, or social—before they escalate into chronic absenteeism.