Chronic Absenteeism

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) provides a variety of supports to schools and districts to identify students who may become chronically absent. Kentucky defines chronic absenteeism as missing ten percent or more of her/his enrolled academic year for any reason (excused and unexcused).

Kentucky Data Tools and Resources

Attendance data for monitoring and intervention can be found on the Persistence to Graduation and Early Warning Tools page.

Infinite Campus Chronic Absenteeism Report Quick Reference Card

Ending Chronic Absenteeism in Kentucky - Part 1 Webinar and Ending Chronic Absenteeism in Kentucky - Part 1 Transcript

Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in Kentucky - Part 2 Webinar and Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in Kentucky - Part 2 Transcript

Improving a Sense of Belonging - Part 3 Webinar and Improving a Sense of Belonging - Part 3 Transcript

One Page Infographics

Chronic Absenteeism at a Glance

You and Your Child Matter

Every Child, Every Day

Caregiver Letters

     Beginning of the Year - Elementary

     Beginning of the Year - Secondary

     Attendance Concern    

     Chronically Absent

KDE Pupil Attendance Program Documents

National Organizations with Chronic Absence Resources

Attendance Works

National Student Attendance, Engagement and Success Center

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