Presented by Kate Pechacek, Former Teacher, Current K12 Strategic Consultant, No Isolation
Moderated by Roland Jones, Former Teacher, Current K12 Partnerships, No Isolation
Chronic absenteeism is an ongoing problem in schools that significantly hinders learning—after all, students can’t learn if they’re not present. So, what can leaders do to address this?
Presented by Kate Pechacek, Former Teacher, Current K12 Strategic Consultant, No Isolation
Moderated by Roland Jones, Former Teacher, Current K12 Partnerships, No Isolation
Presented by Michael Lopes-Serrao, Superintendent, Parkrose School District (OR); Shelli Deaguero, Principal, Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy (CO); and Elizabeth Cushing, CEO, Playworks
Presented by Kate Pechacek, Former Teacher, Current K12 Strategic Consultant, No Isolation; Carsten Apsel, Head of School, German International School Washington D.C. (MD); and Roland Jones, Former Teacher, Current K12 Partnerships, No Isolation
Presented by Kate Pechacek, Former Teacher, Current K12 Strategic Consultant, No Isolation; and Roland Jones, Former Teacher, Current K12 Partnerships, No Isolation
School attendance across the country is a pressing concern. Post-pandemic absenteeism rates are a primary contributor: Between 2018 and 2022, chronic absences climbed by a troubling 91%, translating into an additional 6.5 million students regularly missing school and crucial instruction.
Presented by Dr. Sarah Brown, MTSS Consultant and Author, System Impact Consulting; Laura Glaub, Lead Attendance Social Worker, Madison Metropolitan School District (WI); and Kellie Kilde, MTSS Advisor, Renaissance
In schools facing rising mental health needs, telehealth expands the continuum of student supports—increasing access to foster earlier intervention—without overburdening staff.
Presented by Dr. Victor Martin, Executive Director of Student Services, Alexandria City Public Schools (VA); Laura Smith, Principal, ILO Group; and Michelle Weinraub, Chief Health Officer, Cherry Creek Schools (CO)
Moderated by Dr. Jayme Banks, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Hazel Health