11/11/2025
When it comes to curbing chronic absenteeism, you can’t fix what you can’t see.
It’s a challenge to spot the warning signs soon enough to act. That’s what Early Warning Systems are for.
They don’t replace the relationships educators build—but they give you the chance to step in sooner. These tools flag patterns after just a few missed days, alert staff, and track whether support is working.
Does your district have that visibility yet?
Tyra Smith Starkey shares her thoughts and a quick look at OnCourse’s Early Warning System in the blog in the comments.