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Student Attendance and Engagement

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Student Attendance and Engagement

Student Attendance and Engagement

Attendance is foundational to student success. Michigan educators, school and district leaders, and community partners can use a systematic approach to prevent chronic absenteeism and improve student engagement by creating positive conditions for learning and proactively addressing potential barriers to attendance, thereby positively affecting student academic, career, and life outcomes. 

  • Student Attendance Engagement Guidance

    Student Attendance and Engagement Guidance

    Student Attendance and Engagement Guidance: A Systemic Approach to Improving Attendance and Reducing Chronic Absenteeism in Michigan

  • Student Attendance Resources

    Resources

    Resources offering evidence-based insights into Michigan’s attendance challenges, the systems and practices schools use to address them, and the broader social factors shaping absenteeism and student engagement.

  • Student Attendance Guidance

    Professional Learning

    Professional learning opportunities that can help educators select strategies that engage students, improve attendance, reduce chronic absenteeism, and strengthen attendance initiatives state-wide.

  • Data Tools