We are excited to share the California Attendance Guide: Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Attendance and Engagement in California, Developed in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE) and Attendance Works. This guidance was highlighted during a press conference hosted by CDE at Williamson Elementary School in Folsom Cordova Unified.
The guide provides a comprehensive framework to help schools, districts, and county offices of education reduce chronic absenteeism, strengthen family engagement, and ensure students are connected to supportive learning environments. With chronic absence rates still well above pre-pandemic levels, this resource outlines California’s bold goal of reducing chronic absence to 12.5 percent by 2030.
By focusing on student health and safety, family partnerships, and student connectedness, the guidance supports local leaders in building sustainable, data-driven strategies to improve attendance and advance equitable outcomes.
Explore the Guidance
Chronic Absenteeism Statewide Resources
Event Highlight: California Attendance Guidance Press Conference