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Attendance Parent Resources
Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success—both in school and in life. When you make school attendance a priority, you help your child get better grades, develop healthy life habits, avoid dangerous behavior and have a better chance of graduating from high school.
When students are absent for fewer days, their grades and reading skills often improve—even among those students who are struggling in school. Students who attend school regularly also feel more connected to their community, develop important social skills and friendships, and are significantly more likely to graduate from high school, setting them up for a strong future.
As a parent, you can prepare your child for a lifetime of success by making regular school attendance a priority. By figuring out the reasons for your child's absences—whether they're physical or emotional—and taking advantage of support services—such as tutoring, student mentoring and afterschool activities—you can help set your child on the path to success.
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Important Numbers DISD
- Special Education Department (972) 581-4120
- Dyslexia and 504 Services (972) 581-4230
- Mental Health Services (972) 925-7003
- Dallas Alternative Education Program DAEP (972) 925-7003
- Parent Advocacy and Support Services (972) 925-3925
- Bully Hotline (1-800) 530-1608
- Student Transportation (972) 925-4BUS (4287)
- Youth & Family Centers (972) 502-4190
- Homeless Education Program 972-749-5750
City of Dallas /County Community Resources:
Housing
- The Bridge (214) 670-1100
- Section 8 Housing (214) 819-1871
- Dallas Housing Authority (214) 951-8300
Homeless Shelters
- Dallas Life Foundation (214) 421-1380
- Housing Crisis Center (214) 828-4244
- Mosaic Family Services (214) 821-5393
- Promise House (214) 941-8578
- Salvation Army (214) 424-7000
Basic Needs
- Food Stamps Dial 211
- WIC (800) 942-3678
- Stewpot (prepared meals) (214) 746-2785
Legal Services
- Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (214) 748-1234
Health Care
- Dallas Metrocare (MHMR) (214) 743-1200
- Parkland Hospital Homeless Outreach (214) 590-8000
Childcare
- Child Care Group (214) 630-5949
- HeadStart of Greater Dallas (972) 283-6400
- Rainbow Days (214) 887-0726
Other helpful resources:
- Domestic Violence Hotline (214) 941-1991
- Runaways 2-hour Hotline (888)580-4357
- Social Security 24-Hour Hotline (800) 772-1213