School Toolkit
On this page, you will find documents to share with your school staff and families. Please use these resources and tailor them 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 2x Grammy award-nominated artist SaulPaul to produce the #ACEit music video. We encourage you to promote the video in class, in other messaging to students and families, and on your social media platforms.
Resources 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.
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)ACE 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.
Attendance ProfileFree resources on leadership, effective instruction, special populations, and school culture
Central Texas Family Support Services Resource Guide
This is a guide of support services in Central Texas to share with families. It includes links to shelters, mental health resources, financial assistance, food pantries, medical and dental resources, career, and other financial resources.
Central Texas Family Support Services Resource Guide (.docx <1MB)Communication Tips and Script Suggestions for Engaging Families
In this resource, you’ll find scripts for communicating with families, including helpful scenarios and tips.
Communication Tips and Script Suggestions for Engaging Families (.docx <1MB)English/Spanish Guide of Common Phrases for Campus Staff
This helpful guide includes a list of common phrases you can use in both English and Spanish to communicate with families.
English/Spanish Guide of Common Phrases for Campus Staff (.docx <1MB)ACE Campaign Poster
Download an 8.5x11" poster to promote the ACE message around your campus.
Download ACE Campaign Poster (PDF 21 MB)
Elementary Campus Attendance Agreement Example
Share this fill-in-the-blank school-family partnership commitment and support plan to construct and sign as an attendance agreement with families.
English - Elementary Campus Attendance Agreement Example (.docx <1MB)Spanish - Elementary Campus Attendance Agreement Example (.docx <1MB)
Arabic - Elementary Campus Attendance Agreement Example (.docx <1MB)
Burmese - Elementary Campus Attendance Agreement Example (.docx <1MB)
Vietnamese - Elementary Campus Attendance Agreement Example (.docx <1MB)
Secondary Campus Attendance Agreement Example
Share this fill-in-the-blank school-family partnership commitment and support plan for secondary campuses to construct and sign as an attendance agreement with families.
English - Secondary Campus Attendance Agreement Example (.docx <1MB)Spanish - Secondary Campus Attendance Agreement Example (.docx <1MB)
Attendance Intervention Process Example
This is an example process you might use in your campus or district for attendance/truancy intervention. Adapted from an attendance intervention process resource guide that was generously shared by Del Valle ISD.
Attendance Intervention Process Example (.docx <1MB)Attendance Committee Structure Example
See how you might structure your attendance committee, as well as which staff members you might send to join the ACE Task Force.
Attendance Committee Structure Example (.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)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)Staff
I'm Not a Teacher - How Can I Have a Positive Impact on Attendance?
Even if you're not a teacher, administrator, or attendance specialist, you play an important role in a student's life. Here are some ways you can help as a staff member. Many thanks to Del Valle ISD for sharing this resource.
I'm Not a Teacher - How Can I Have a Positive Impact on Attendance? (.docx <1MB)FAMILY RESOURCES
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)