http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/232821/Professional-School-Counselors Counselors, As a school counselor at a new school, it's frustrating to see the attendance rate remain below the state's average. With low funding, it's unlikely that personnel will be hired to help with this matter. What steps have you taken to increase attendance at your school? GreatSchools en-us mali40 Navigatornan,Sure, there is a correlation between parental involvement and student attendance. However, I'm in a district where many students come from one-parent homes-- many are being reared by a grandparent, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/232821/Professional-School-Counselors?cpage=1#comment_233720 5100.233720 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:47:00 -0700 navigatornan A question for your question.....Is there a direct correlation in increasing parent involvement to increasing student attendance? I think I would start looking there-- If parents are dialed in students ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/232821/Professional-School-Counselors?cpage=1#comment_233171 5100.233171 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:53:17 -0700