Attendance Recovery Brief:

Emerging Practices For Attendance Recovery

California’s Attendance Recovery (AR) policy offers districts a critical opportunity to both recoup lost attendance-based funding and re-engage students who have become disconnected from school. When implemented thoughtfully, AR can strengthen student engagement, deepen relationships with caring adults, and foster meaningful collaboration between teachers and expanded learning staff. This report highlights emerging practices from pioneering districts across California and offers practical insights to support districts as they consider how to integrate Attendance Recovery in ways that center students, strengthen school communities, and maximize impact.