Chronic Absence
Resources
This 2022 report from the National Center for Homeless Education examines chronic absenteeism among students experiencing homelessness using data from school years 2016-17 through 2018-19.
National Center for Homeless Education: Chronic Absence webpage
This National Center for Homeless Education webpage provides informational and practical resources on addressing chronic absence among and supporting regular school attendance for students experiencing homelessness.
SchoolHouse Connection: Tools to Improve the Attendance of Students Experiencing Homelessness webpage
This SchoolHouse Connection webpage recommends strategies and tools for addressing chronic absence among and supporting regular school attendance for students experiencing homelessness.
Sample Materials
University of South Florida: Reasons for Chronic Absenteeism Student Survey
In order to match interventions efficiently and effectively to student needs, there is a need for reliable and valid data that provide sufficient information to understand the various challenges students experience related to school attendance and absenteeism. The University of South Florida's Reasons for Chronic Absenteeism (RCA) Survey was developed and underwent extensive validation processes including an expert panel review, student reviewers, and a national validation study to ensure the technical adequacy of the items and instrument.