Problem: Barriers that contribute to chronic absenteeism in rural districts, such as Putnam and neighboring Killingly, extend beyond student motivation. Systemic factors, including access to reliable transportation, gaps in Internet access, and adequate interpreter services, significantly impact a family's ability to engage in their child's education. When families are unable to access appropriate translation services and transportation, students are more likely to miss school due to systemic failures rather than behavioral or academic issues. Family engagement has been shown to drastically impact a student's chances of being considered chronically absent. Chronic absenteeism impacts individual students and families, but has a broader impact on the community as a whole. Chronically absent students statistically have lower rates in reading proficiency, classroom engagement, and lower grade point averages. This not only impacts a student academically, but these academic shortcomings further limit a student's opportunities outside of school. Without career opportunities and a sustainable workforce, communities, especially rural communities, can suffer long-term economic instability. This can be seen in communities such as Putnam and Killingly, which rely heavily on the public education system to serve as sustainable institutions that provide services for students and families. Need Assignment Help?