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September is Attendance Awareness Month 🗓️, an important time to spotlight one of the lesser-known predictors of student achievement: simply showing up. Attendance isn’t just about being present; it’s about creating pathways for students to thrive in their educational journey.

ESD 112 has developed a comprehensive Attendance and Reengagement Program that serves districts throughout southwest Washington. This program, with its wide-ranging supports and resources, embodies a fundamental belief: youth who are engaged in their community and connected with positive, supportive adults will perform better in school overall.

Claire Pearson-Walker, Attendance & Reengagement Manager at ESD 112 explains: "Getting to know our students, their families, and the community is key to truly engaging them in education. When we take a holistic approach to attendance—seeing the whole child and their support system—we can build stronger connections, which directly impacts learning and success."

Read more and find attendance resources at bit.ly/ESD-Attendance.