Chronic absenteeism is a serious problem that causes students to fall dramatically behind in school, creating gaps that may never close. How can educators identify its signs and get families involved before it’s too late?
Chronic Absenteeism
From Chronic Absenteeism to Engagement and Belonging: Measurement Matters
Presented by Brian Smith, Experienced Educator, Zone Superintendent, Falcon Zone, School District 49, Colorado Springs (CO); Dr. Adrienne Usher, Experienced Educator, Deputy Superintendent, Bullitt County Public Schools (KY); Sue Holmes, Former Educator, Current Senior Executive Director, LEAP Innovations; and Jessica Paulsen, President, LEAP Innovations
Before Absence Becomes a Pattern: Using Family Engagement to Prevent Chronic Absenteeism
Presented by Odetta Smith, Ed.D., Experienced Educator, Director of Innovation & Life Readiness, EL | Federal Programs | Library Services | Personalized Learning | Virtual Learning, Pattonville School District (MO); Ashish Chaturvedi, Founder, School Diary®; and Bill Bass, Past President of the Board of Directors at ISTE, Experienced Educator, Parkway School District (MO)
Moderated by Ellen Cleary, Experienced Educator, Senior Strategist, Advancing Global EDU, Inc.
Attendance Reset: Moving from Chronic Absenteeism Data to District Action
Presented by Dr. Baron R. Davis, Former Superintendent, Current Senior Advisor, Digital Promise
Improving Attendance Through Belonging and Routines
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?
Chronic Absenteeism and Daily Routines That Influence Attendance
Presented by Michael Lopes-Serrao, Superintendent, Parkrose School District (OR); Shelli Deaguero, Principal, Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy (CO); and Elizabeth Cushing, CEO, Playworks
Cultivating Attendance and Engagement: Why Teachers Matter More Than Ever
Presented by Hedy Chang, Executive Director, Attendance Works; Dr. Katreena Shelby, Principal at District of Columbia Public Schools; Shelly Gray, Principal of Literacy at District of Columbia Public Schools; and Amanda Alexander, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Tackling Chronic Absenteeism: Get Students Back Into Class
The best lesson plans and classrooms don’t make a difference if the students aren’t present. Chronic absenteeism poses a significant challenge for students, so what can be done about it?
Attendance Matters: Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Together
Presented by Dr. Joshua P. Starr, Managing Partner, The Center for Model Schools; Dr. Jessica Huizenga, Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools; Elliot Ransom, Co-CEO, UChicago Impact; and Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent of Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District (WI), and 2024 National Superintendent of the Year
Boosting Attendance: Strategies for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism
Presented by Sharon Bradley, District Director, Author and Speaker, RestorativeFlo Educational Solutions
Moderated by Kyra Rhoads, Education Partnership Regional Manager, Committee for Children