School Toolkit
On this page, you will find documents to share with your school staff and families. School staff resources are organized by roles: administration, attendance staff, community agencies, staff for intervention, and teachers. Family resources are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, and Burmese. Please use these resources word for word or tailor to match your school culture and needs, such as including your campus or district logos.
To inspire today’s youth, we teamed up with local Grammy award-nominated artist SaulPaul to produce the #ACEit hip-hop music video. We encourage you to promote the video in class, in other messaging to students and families, and on your social media platforms.
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Resources to Share with Your School Staff
Social Media Toolkit Administration Attendance Staff Community Agencies on Campus School Staff for Intervention TeachersResources to Share with Your School Staff
Social Media Toolkit
In tandem with the hip-hop video, the Social Media toolkit includes downloadable graphics and messages to use on your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds. You may consider teaming up with community agencies, student leaders, and youth influencers in your school to help spread the inspiring message.
Why Attendance Matters Posters
Download the Why Attendance Matters poster (in English and Spanish) to display in your school.
Administration
Remote Learning & COVID-19 Resources
Student engagement looks different now than it ever has before. Find free resources on navigating the new world of attendance along with other helpful information on effective instruction, leadership, special populations, and school culture.
COVID-19 & Remote Learning ResourcesACE Zoom Backgrounds
Download these colorful Zoom background screens to promote the Attend, Commit, Engage campaign.
The ACE Commitments
Share with staff: explanation of the school-family partnership that outlines the commitments of both parties to help students ACE their school year.
The ACE Commitments (.docx <1MB)How to Communicate with Families & Students
Share with staff: tips that reinforce the school-family partnership and ACE commitments.
Communicate with Families (.docx <1MB)Attendance Data & More
E3 Alliance is an amazing resource for a comprehensive view of education trends and outcomes in Texas. The Central Texas Education Profile showcases a wide range of actionable and relevant data that draws a connection between student achievement and economic prosperity.
Education Trends & Outcomes in TexasAttendance Dashboard
Free resources on leadership, effective instruction, special populations, and school culture
ATTENDANCE STAFF
Tips on Family Outreach
Share with your attendance staff: basic and creative tips to try as they reach out to families.
Tips on Family Outreach (.docx <1MB)Community Agencies on Campus
Your Role in Supporting School Attendance
Share with on-campus community agencies: their role in supporting the ACE campaign.
Your Role in Supporting School Attendance (.docx <1MB)School staff for intervention
The School-Family Partnership Commitment & Support Plan
Share with district attendance staff: fill-in-the-blank form to construct and sign as an attendance agreement with families.
English - School-Family Partnership Commitment & Support Plan (.docx <1MB)Spanish - School-Family Partnership Commitment & Support Plan (.docx <1MB)
Arabic - School-Family Partnership Commitment & Support Plan (.docx <1MB)
Burmese - School-Family Partnership Commitment & Support Plan (.docx <1MB)
Vietnamese - School-Family Partnership Commitment & Support Plan (.docx <1MB)
Teachers
Your ACE Resource Guide
Share with your teachers: explanation of ACE messaging, tips on ways to best support students in both instructional modalities, and free resources for remote learning and self-care.
Teacher ACE Resource Guide (.docx <1MB)Resources to Share with Families
Pre-K & Kindergarten Students: Attendance Tips for Families
Download for sharing with families of young learners.
Elementary Students: Attendance Tips for Families
Download for sharing with families on how they can best support their elementary students.
Middle & High School Students: Attendance Tips for Families
Download for sharing with families on how they can best support their more independent secondary students.
The ACE Commitments
Download for sharing with families about the commitments of both parties in the school-family partnership.
English - The ACE Commitments (.docx <1MB)Spanish - The ACE Commitments (.docx <1MB)
Vietnamese - The ACE Commitments (.docx <1MB)
Arabic - The ACE Commitments (.docx <1MB)
Burmese - The ACE Commitments (.docx <1MB)
On-Campus Learning Attendance Guide for Families
Download for sharing with families about supporting their on-campus learners.
English - On-Campus Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)Spanish - On-Campus Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)
Vietnamese - On-Campus Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)
Arabic - On-Campus Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)
Burmese - On-Campus Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)
Remote Learning Attendance Guide for Families
Download for sharing with families about supporting their remote learners.
English - Remote Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)Spanish - Remote Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)
Vietnamese - Remote Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)
Arabic - Remote Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)
Burmese - Remote Learning Guide (.docx <1MB)
Family Guide on School Attendance in Texas
Download for sharing with families on general attendance rules, information, and top tips. Fold as a tri-fold pamphlet or print as a three-column, two-page document.
Instructions - How to Fold Trifold (.pdf <3MB)English - Family Attendance Guide (.docx <1MB)
Spanish - Family Attendance Guide (.docx <1MB)
Vietnamese - Family Attendance Guide (.docx <1MB)
Arabic - Family Attendance Guide (.docx <1MB)
Burmese - Family Attendance Guide (.docx <1MB)
Spring Break Flyer
Download for sharing with families as a reminder about the importance of taking vacation only during the designated school holiday.
English - Spring Break Flyer (.docx <1MB)Spanish - Spring Break Flyer (.docx <1MB)
Vietnamese - Spring Break Flyer (.docx <1MB)
Arabic - Spring Break Flyer (.docx <1MB)
Burmese - Spring Break Flyer (.docx <1MB)
Winter Holiday Flyer
Download for sharing with families as a reminder about the importance of taking vacation only during the designated school holiday.
English - Winter Holiday Flyer (.docx <1MB)Spanish - Winter Break Flyer (.docx <1MB)
Vietnamese - Winter Break Flyer (.docx <1MB)
Arabic - Winter Break Flyer (.docx <1MB)
Burmese - Winter Break Flyer (.docx <1MB)