What's brewing in August?

Tip 1: Create Attendance Plans for At-Risk Children

When a child is frequently absent, GoEngage makes it easy to create a personalized Attendance Improvement Plan.

Track barriers, set goals, assign solutions, and log progress over time.

You'll even see their chronic absenteeism rate before and after the plan to measure impact.

💡Start from the “Absenteeism Alerts” or “Attendance Plan” Task to begin tracking progress today.

Tip 2: Alert Staff to Absence Patterns

Your team can’t fix what they don’t know. GoEngage automatically flags attendance concerns by classroom or caseload—ensuring staff can take action early.

Use these automatic alerts to launch follow-up, create plans, and reduce the risk of chronic absenteeism before it spirals. Triggers can be configured in a variety of ways:

• ___ absences in a row (e.g. 2 consecutive days, like Feb 14–15)

• ___ same-weekday absences in a row (e.g. 3 Tuesdays in a row)

• ___ absences over ___ weeks

💡 Let GoEngage make this part of your routine by automatically sending staff “Absenteeism Alerts” to stay ahead.

Tip 3: Automate Parent Notifications for Unexcused Absences

Keep families in the loop without lifting a finger. With GoEngage, you can set up automated text and email alerts to notify parents/guardians when their child is unexpectedly absent to meet HSPPS 1302.16(a)(1).

Customize the message, choose which contacts receive it, and GoEngage handles the rest—in the family's preferred language.

💡 Enable this in System Settings > Absenteeism Alerts to start building stronger communication habits.

Tip 4: Get More Accurate Absenteeism Rates for Newly Enrolled Children

Newly enrolled children often start with high absenteeism rates—just because they’ve only had a few days on record. GoEngage gives you two smart ways to fix that:

• Option 1: Class Days Elapsed

  Only count school days that have occurred since the child’s enrollment—no more inflated percentages.

• Option 2: Fixed 60-Day Enrollment Window

  For a child’s first 60 calendar days, use a fixed base to calculate absenteeism. After that, GoEngage automatically switches to class days elapsed.

Both options help you tell a more accurate story—and avoid red flags in your early reports.

💡 Enable this setting in Admin > Absenteeism Settings to fine-tune your data right from the start.

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Back to School Month

Start Strong. Stay Organized.

As families gear up for a new year, now’s the time to streamline transitions and start with confidence. From tracking family readiness to simplifying enrollment steps, GoEngage helps your team stay proactive, not reactive.

How GoEngage Helps:

• Use Quick Forms to send welcome surveys and readiness checklists

• Track family engagement, attendance, and classroom assignments—all in one place

Why It Matters:

Starting strong means fewer missed steps, smoother transitions, and more time spent where it matters most—supporting children and families.

National Wellness Month

Supporting the Well-Being of Staff and Families

Healthy teams and families build healthy programs. National Wellness Month is a great reminder to prioritize mental health, stress management, and positive habits across your community.

How GoEngage Helps:

• Track staff wellness training like CPR, mental health, and trauma-informed care

• Document family services and wellness check-ins using Family Services tools

• Share wellness tips and resources using Broadcast Messages

  
  

Why It Matters:

Supporting wellness reduces burnout, strengthens relationships, and helps programs meet HSPPS §1302.93 (Staff Health) and §1302.46 (Health and Safety).

National Immunization Awareness Month

Staying Healthy and Compliant

Keeping up with immunization records isn’t just good practice—it’s a compliance requirement. GoEngage makes it easier to stay ahead by tracking immunizations, alerting you to gaps, and integrating with many statewide immunization databases for even greater accuracy and efficiency.

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How GoEngage Helps:

• Use Health Records to log immunizations, expirations, and upcoming deadlines

• Get automatic alerts for incomplete or overdue documentation

• Centralize records to reduce paperwork and speed up reporting

  
  

Why It Matters:

HSPPS §1302.42 requires programs to ensure that children are up to date on preventive care. GoEngage gives you the tools to stay review-ready and child-centered.

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Protecting Vision, Supporting Learning

Undiagnosed vision issues can affect a child’s ability to learn and participate. August is the perfect time to review your vision screening processes and follow-up systems.

How GoEngage Helps:

• Log and track vision screenings and referrals in the Child Services section

• Assign follow-up tasks and documentation for services provided

• Use alerts to ensure screening timelines are met

Why It Matters:

Early identification of vision issues supports learning outcomes and helps fulfill §1302.42(b)(2) requirements for developmental and sensory screenings.

Whether you're launching the year, supporting wellness, or tracking health data, GoEngage is here to help you lead with clarity and care.

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