School Attendance Teams

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There is no quick fix for decreasing chronic absenteeism in your school. It takes a team approach to analyze the correct data, implement intervention strategies, connect with students, and create a culture of attendance within the school and community. Whether your school is in the beginning stages of building an attendance team or have been operating your team for many years, NWRESD attendance services can provide assistance and consultation.

Do you need a fresh set of eyes on your attendance policies? Are you just starting your team and not sure where to start? Are you seeing a theme in your attendance data and need assistance brainstorming? Are you unsure what data to pull and how to use it to track interventions? We're here to help! Email attendance services or fill out the embedded form below to connect with our attendance services team.

Coaching and Consultation Support

School attendance teams are essential in each community. Building foundational practices and a tiered system of support takes regular attention and structure. An NWRESD attendance advisor can assist you in your team's efforts through:

Attendance team best practices
Structure of MTSS interventions
Data analysis options
Complete an Equity Audit
Identifying concerning data trends
Teacher/staff training and professional learning

We can consult with a team that is already up and running, a school that is just getting started, or anywhere in between. Reach out for support to create a sustainable process for your school.

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Whitney Wagner

Attendance Services Lead
503-614-1459

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FAQs

How can an NWRESD attendance advisor help my school team?

School attendance teams are an essential part of building foundational supports in your building. It is best practice to have a way of monitoring student attendance data and creating an MTSS approach with documentation of attendance interventions. It is also important to recognize inequalities within policies, practices and systems to ensure your team's approach is most effective and equitable for all students. An NWRESD attendance advisor will help you develop a sustainable plan to incorporate all of the necessary steps to increase overall attendance and support all of your students. Whether you are beginning to build your attendance team or just want fresh eyes to check in on your process, an NWRESD advisor is here to assist you. Email attendanceservices@nwresd.k12.or.us to get started.
How do I meet with a NWRESD attendance advisor?

Email the Attendance Services department at attendanceservices@nwresd.k12.or.us and an attendance advisor will get back to you regarding your request.
What happens after I submit a STARS referral?

After submitting a STARS referral, the student will be assigned to one of our attendance advisors or truancy officer. Once the case is assigned, we will look over the attached documentation, notes and case history. We will then take the necessary steps outlined for each referral and report back to you via the "Notes" tab. Anytime we input something into the Notes feature, you will receive an email. You can add any updates, additional information or communication into the "Notes" section of the referral at any time to continue communication with the referral. To view all of the recorded notes, use the "History" tab in the referral.
How do I update a STARS referral with new information?

If new information comes up that you would like to communicate with our team, you can use the "Notes" feature in the STARS referral that has already been submitted. The staff member assigned to the referral will get an update that a new note has been submitted and will respond accordingly. To look at a history of notes, click on the "History" tab.
What information do I need to submit a STARS referral?

Student name, SSID, date of birth, parent information, home address, phone number, if translation services will be needed, and documentation of total absences. For a reconnection referral, a student does not need to meet the truancy criteria. For initial referrals, mandatory meetings, and citations, truancy criteria needs to be documented and uploaded into the STARS database when making the referral. Any additional information you can provide is helpful when making contact with the family. You can add information upon entering a referral and additional information using the "Notes" feature after a referral is made.
What is the truancy criteria?

Truancy is when a student has missed eight unexcused half days or four unexcused full days in a four-week period.

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