You may identify a medical barrier to attendance for a specific student or see a trend across your school that requires systemic adjustments to medical supports provided on campus. Here are a few ways schools have improved attendance by addressing underlying barriers related to student health:
Hand-washing/sanitizing initiatives for students and staff
Improving ventilation within classrooms
Providing flu shots on campus
Creating a plan to support students with Asthma
Providing school-based Health Services
Telehealth
For more information, see the FutureEd Playbook Smart Strategies for Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in the Covid Era.