Since 2013, Count ME In has worked to identify the critical attributes that lead to effective attendance practices. Our comprehensive, researched-based model uses real-time data to monitor all absences, emphasizes academic impact, and utilizes community-based, positive strategies. We value a continuous improvement process and continue to adjust and refine.
Through our technical support and consultation, schools improve engagement, promote a culture of attendance, build effective intervention teams, monitor data, revise practices and protocol, implement interventions, and collaborate with community partners. These steps lead to shifts in a school's climate and culture, which when implemented with fidelity, leads to system changes that reduce a school's chronic absenteeism rates approximately 20%.
“Through Count ME In’s support of 24 schools during the 2018-2019 school year, 272 students saw a significant increase in school attendance.”
The Model's Successes
Sanford School Department Sanford, Maine
"Throughout our partnership, we’ve been able to showcase the impact of this program and highlight how our short-term decision to partner with Count ME In is creating long-lasting results and far-reaching benefits.”
Waterboro Elementary School East Waterboro, Maine
"Attendance is so much more than just being present. Improving attendance also improves our students’ feeling of confidence and belonging."