Head Start ERSEA: Attendance Tracking & Family Support Toolkit

Support consistent attendance, strengthen family partnerships, and organize important classroom documentation with this 8-page printable Head Start ERSEA Attendance & Family Support Toolkit. Designed for Head Start teachers, early childhood educators, and childcare program staff, this resource combines practical attendance tracking forms, supportive family communication tools, and an ERSEA reference guide. What's Included: Attendance Support Conversation Form: A structured tool for documenting respectful conversations with families about attendance challenges, family strengths, helpful resources, agreed actions, and follow-up plans. Daily Attendance & Follow-Up Checklist: A reusable attendance tracker for recording children's attendance status, documenting absences, completing family follow-up, and identifying patterns that require additional support. ERSEA at a Glance Reference Poster: A quick-reference guide explaining the five components of ERSEA: Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance. Includes reminders about teachers' responsibilities and when to refer questions to designated program staff.