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Is your attendance data being used as a leading or a lagging indicator? What\u2019s the difference?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

In basic terms, leading indicators predict future performance and lagging indicators reflect current performance. According to Leading Agile<\/a>, \u201cLagging indicators are typically ‘output’ oriented\u2014they are easy to measure but hard to improve or influence.\u201d Leading indicators \u201care easier to influence but hard(er) to measure\u2026because you have to put processes and tools in place to measure them.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For most districts and schools, attendance data is a lagging indicator that shows when students are chronically absent\u2014meaning they’ve missed 10% or more of a given school year. It\u2019s difficult to course-correct when a student has missed a significant amount of learning time. But if we use data proactively, as a leading indicator, we can identify and correct a pattern of absenteeism before it becomes chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Lagging to Leading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, how can schools change from using attendance data as a lagging indicator to predicting and influencing it like a leading indicator?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An attendance management system helps ensure your district has accurate, actionable data to send proactive, automated interventions when they will have the most impact on student attendance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leverage Data Insights to Spot Issues Early<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Managing student attendance in a centralized system<\/a> allows educators and administrators to easily identify irregular attendance habits before students become chronically absent. Attendance tracking systems that provide accurate, real-time analytics can highlight potential red flags so educators know when to reach out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a Systematic Approach to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When attendance is managed through a process-oriented system\u2014as a leading indicator\u2014schools are better able to track attendance trends and communicate proactively with families and caregivers well before absences become chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sending the right message to the right audience at the right time leads to more engagement, better attendance rates, and long-term student success. Using an attendance management system with automated outreach and streamlined reporting saves administrators time, so they can focus more on strategic decision-making and student support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engage Families Positively and Proactively<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Positive reinforcement<\/a>\u2014from school newsletters to letters from the principal to postcards sent directly to students\u2014encourages families and students to build great attendance habits. Proactive outreach<\/a> celebrating student success and educating families about the importance of attendance has a huge impact on student success.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensuring families can understand school communications is crucial for student success. Sending intervention letters that are translated into the family\u2019s home language keeps everyone fully informed about what\u2019s happening with their child and at the school. Plus, communicating in the language families are most comfortable with builds relationships and trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Attendance Management Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SchoolStatus Attend<\/a><\/strong> is a data-driven attendance management platform that is proven to increase daily attendance while reducing administrative overhead. Our implementation team works with you to set up a customized, consistent process based on your unique goals and student needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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