ATTENDANCE SUPPORT WEEK 4

 This week, let’s discuss some things to do if all the strategies you’ve tried so far to encourage regular attendance at school with your child haven’t worked. 

• Be consistent! Don’t give up. And know that there are supports for parents if you need them. “Put on your own oxygen mask, before others.”

• There are resources available within schools and community supports if there are other barriers to attendance such as having enough food for lunches.

• Here’s a great resources with existing handouts and evidence based information: https://www.attendanceworks.org/  

For more information, please visit the UGDSB website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/parents/student-attendance-at-school-tips-and-strategies-for-families/ 

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