ERSEA
Attendance that works the way your program does
Track it how you need to. Monitor it how you want to. All in one place, all in GoEngage.
YOUR MISSION CONTROL CENTER
Every Head Start team knows the drill—attendance is more than just a checkbox
It’s tied to enrollment, family engagement, compliance, and funding. But keeping it accurate and actionable shouldn’t mean chasing down rosters or patching together reports. GoEngage was built to fit the way your program actually works — not the other way around.
NO ADD-ONS. NO EXTRA FEES.
Choose the attendance method that fits your program
Every Head Start program has its own rhythm, staffing, and family needs — and GoEngage is built to meet you where you are. Whether you’re using high-tech tools like mobile check-ins or prefer traditional methods like paper rosters, GoEngage supports all of our attendance tracking options as part of your standard subscription.
Here’s how we help your team stay accurate, efficient, and compliant:
Parents sign in/out digitally
On-site, self-service check-in stations that streamline traffic and reduce staff workload.
Teachers enter attendance
Traditional methods made easier — log attendance on paper, then bulk upload later with just a few clicks.
Scan a QR code
Fast, touchless check-ins using any device with a camera — ideal for busy drop-off windows.
Use the Dropoff/Pickup App
Secure, mobile-friendly check-ins from smartphones with location verification built in. Includes geofencing!
EVERY CENTER IN ONE PLACE
Synced, Flexible, and Real-Time
Each method updates child records across the entire system in real-time, ties directly into the ERSEA process, and supports real-time monitoring, alerts, and reporting — so you can identify patterns early and take action before absences become compliance issues. You can also trial-run a new method at a couple centers — the attendance will sync to all screens.
Read: 4 Ways to Capture Attendance Data in GoEngage
👉 Want to see how attendance fits into the bigger ERSEA picture? Explore GoEngage Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, & Enrollment tools →
CHILD COMPLIANCE
Automatic Absence Alerts
In alignment with 1302.16(a)(1), GoEngage includes a built-in unexpected absence alert system designed to help programs respond quickly when a child doesn’t arrive.
If a child is marked absent and no contact has been made by the family within the first hour of the school day, GoEngage:
CHILD HEALTH & SAFETY
Wellness Checks
Attendance isn’t just about who shows up — it’s also about why a child might be absent or what staff observe when they arrive. GoEngage helps programs document wellness concerns and respond proactively to patterns of absenteeism, all within the same platform.
Staff can log wellness observations directly within GoEngage — including:
These entries become part of the child’s record, supporting documentation for follow-up, mandated reporting, or internal review. Support staff. Protect children. Simplify your process.
SAVE TIME WITH SMARTER MONITORING
Absenteeism Intervention
GoEngage doesn’t just collect attendance — it helps you take action. It surfaces absenteeism at the classroom and child level.
Attendance Plans
Collaborate with families to identify barriers and set goals. Includes color-coded progress tracking.
Dashboards
View details, trends, or patterns across classrooms and sites or over time by classroom, site, or child.
Follow-Up Workbook
Schedule home visits or wellness check-ins.
Attendance Policies
Add an Attendance Policy tab to your enrollment package and collect digital parent signatures.
Case Notes
Flag concerns for family services or health staff, allowing your team to collaborate with shared access and internal notes.
Reminders
Set reminders for upcoming outreach or intervention deadlines.
👉 Everything is tracked in one place — securely, accurately, and aligned with your program’s attendance and family engagement policies. See GoEngage in action →
YOUR HEAD START 'EVERYTHING' PLATFORM
Integrated with the full ERSEA cycle
In GoEngage, attendance is never siloed. It's connected to every other part of the child’s journey — from eligibility and selection to enrollment.
👉 Looking for the bigger picture? Explore GoEngage Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, & Enrollment tools →
