Level 2 — Targeted Support
Attendance Barrier Guide
Reference sheet of barrier categories. "Unknown" is a legitimate answer — it means we need to learn more. Never manufacture a barrier because a form demands one.
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Barrier categories
Transportation
- Vehicle • bus • distance • multiple drop-offs
Family/caregiving
- Sibling care • parent work schedule • family responsibilities
Academic
- Falling behind • class avoidance • credit concerns • skill gaps
School connection
- Peer conflict • bullying • adult connection • belonging
Social-emotional/behavioral
- School avoidance • disengagement • dysregulation
Basic needs
- Food • clothing • housing • utilities
Mobility
- Migrant/seasonal work • family relocation • temporary housing
Routine
- Sleep • morning routine • oversleeping • organization
Unknown
- We need to learn more.