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Chronic Absenteeism in K-12
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool.
Addressing chronic absenteeism fosters a stable, supportive, and productive school environment, leading to better educational outcomes. In the chart below, see the key challenges of chronic absenteeism and the benefits of regular attendance on eight key stakeholders.
The Impact of Chronic Absenteeism on Key K-12 Stakeholders
Attendance Achievers: Chronic Absenteeism in Kindergarten
Chronic absenteeism in kindergarten continues to be a pressing challenge across California. Chronic absenteeism rates (missing 10 percent or more of the school year for any reason) in kindergarten increased dramatically from 15.6 percent in 2020-21 to over 40 percent in 2021-22. This fact sheet from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE), Attendance Works and the UC Davis School Policy, Action and Resource Center (SPARC) shares bright spots from three California districts — Livingston Union, Cypress School District and Kings Canyon Unified — that have chronic absenteeism rates significantly lower than the state average.
Attendance Achievers: Chronic Absenteeism in Kindergarten
The New Attendance Recovery Policy
The California Partnership for Children and Youth (PCY) has released a brief on recommendations for local educational agencies and expanded learning partners as they begin planning for Attendance Recovery (AR) implementation. PCY has gathered input from seven LEAs about AR through two LEA peer learning sessions.
The Impact of Chronic Absenteeism on Key K-12 Stakeholders
Critically Conscious Classroom: Mahmoud v Taylor
This episode of ACSA’s Critically Conscious Classroom discusses implications of Mahmoud v. Taylor, the U.S. Supreme court ruling on religious exemptions from certain classroom materials. What does this ruling mean for practices and for student identity? Join hosts Dr. Tracie Noriega and Anthony Robinson for a discussion with Dr. Lester Powell, principal of Louis Armstrong Middle School in Los Angeles USD, and Pat Hansen-Schmitt, principal of Independent Elementary School in Castro Valley USD.
F3 Law Guidance on Mahmoud v Taylor
F3 Law has released a client alert on guidance related to the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling regarding religious exemptions and opt-outs from certain classroom materials.
F3 Guidance
Religious Opt-Outs after Mahmoud v Taylor
Law firm Atkinson, Andelson, Loyola, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) have compiled a FAQ sheet to provide California educational leaders with an update on recent legal developments and address common questions posed in response to Mahmoud v. Taylor, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on religious exemptions from certain classroom materials.
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo Guidance
ACSA AI Resource Guide
The ACSA AI Task Force curated these tools and resources to empower California TK–12 educators to use AI ethically, creatively, and effectively to improve student learning outcomes. This collection will continue to grow as new resources and innovations become available.