# Guides and Resources for School Leaders

Expert insights and practical strategies to improve attendance, strengthen family engagement, and simplify communication across your district.

**The Back-to-School Checklist for School-Home Success**  
Use this list of action items and resources to help you and your team set up your district communications this summer, so you can hit the ground running when school's in session.  
[Read the Guide](/content/resources/whitepapers-and-guides/back-to-school-checklist/index.html)

**Your Back-to-School Website Checklist for a Strong Start**  
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**The Guide to Award-Winning School-Home Communications**  
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**Reaching Every Family: The Path to 100% Contactability™**  
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**End-of-Year Attendance Pulse Check**  
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**Guide to Becoming a Cashless District**  
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**A Board-Readiness Guide for District Leaders**  
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**The Attendance Team Blueprint**  
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**The State of School-Home Communication: What 1,600+ Educators Say Matters Most**  
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**A Crisis Communications Guide for K-12 Leaders: How Districts Can Prepare, Respond, and Rebuild with Confidence**  
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**A Coach’s Guide to Winning Team Communication**  
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**Choosing a Communication Platform for School-home Engagement: 2026 Buyer’s Guide**  
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**Funding guide: Navigating resources for family engagement**  
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**Showing up for Success: Family Engagement Strategies for Chronic Absenteeism**  
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**Creating an RFP for a School Communication Solution**  
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