School Attendance
Why isn't my child going to school and what can I do?
Is your child often absent from school? Does your child leave school early or arrive late? If your child does attend school, is it only with extreme distress or after significant resistance? Not sure what to do or how to help? Read our fact sheet about school attendance problems.
Additional Resources
When Kids Refuse to Go to School
Anxiety and Depression Association of America:
The United States Department of Education:
Chronic Absenteeism in the Nation's Schools: A hidden educational crisis