The North Central Comprehensive Center team at McREL International conducted an analysis of current literature regarding student and teacher absenteeism to better conceptualize the problem and highlight successful steps that can be taken to address it. Drawing upon theoretically conceptualized and practically applied strategies for resolving absenteeism and truancy, they put forward a series of best practices and recommendations for professional educators and administrators struggling to overcome the persistent challenge of chronic absenteeism. Potential solutions to chronic student absenteeism include: (1) effective use of data to identify, monitor, and support the attendance and performance of students at risk of absenteeism; (2) family and community engagement; (3) provision of wrap-around services for students facing obstacles to consistent attendance that are outside of school; and (4) implementation of social and emotional learning supports. A number of factors appear to influence the extent to which teachers are absent from class, including pay structure, working conditions, community conditions, and cultural responsibilities. Potential solutions include: (1) acknowledge and reward teacher attendance and performance; (2) reevaluate policies and procedures in regard to whether or not they mitigate or contribute to teacher abstenteeism; and (3) invest in teachers' physical and emotional well-being and encourage collegial relationships among teachers and leaders.