Premiere Attendance and Absenteeism Experts
We convene, engage, and educate on school attendance in the United States.
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Solving the Attendance Challenge Together
Attendance USA is the national hub for improving student attendance through cross-sector collaboration and a focus on family stability. We serve as the professional home for all stakeholders working on attendance and absenteeism—bringing together educators, policymakers, researchers, healthcare providers, and community leaders.
Our collective vision
Let's attack attendance together
We offer US stakeholders a harmonious place for collective access to:
1. Evidence-Based Solutions.
2. Shared Standards and Values.
3. Clear Success Metrics.
4. Unified National Response.
5. Policy and Practice Guidance.
We coordinate and elevate efforts across the country by offering a central space to collect, share, and apply evidence-based strategies. Our work supports student success through data-informed practices, partnership building, and advocacy that reunites Education and Care.
What We Aim to Achieve
- Increased school attendance
- Stronger student-teacher relationships
- Stronger student-teacher relationships
- Reduced chronic absenteeism
- Improved family engagement
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Innovative approaches to solve attendance and absenteeism issues
Our commitment reflects our dedication to driving impactful transformations. Join us as we pioneer progressive solutions, empower communities, and shape a better future.
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IATDP Names Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty 2026 Person of the Year
The International Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention surprised Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty with its 2026 Person of the Year award at the 114th Annual Conference in Corpus Christi, honoring three decades of work and the creation of Attendance Science.