5 Steps to Address Chronic Absenteeism with MTSS [Infographic]

Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more of school days, has notably increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, annual chronic absenteeism rates—reflected in Panorama’s own data—nearly doubled from 2018-19 to 2023-24. 

This is a challenge districts are working hard to address—but ensuring every student is in school and engaged requires the right tools and a strong MTSS framework. By using data to understand attendance patterns, implementing targeted interventions, and tracking progress over time, schools can build more effective systems of support.

Our infographic breaks this process down into five key steps—Identify, Create, Implement, Track, and Report—showing how districts can strengthen their approach to attendance and make a lasting impact. Explore the visual guide below to see how the right tools can help.

Download and share this guide with your school teams.