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Improve Family Engagement and Attendance by Cultivating a Culture of Caring
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Lorri Hobson, Former Director of ADM/Attendance, Cleveland Metropolitan School District (OH), and Director of Productive Development, Attendance Works
Sponsored by ClassDojo
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This recorded edLeader Panel focuses on fostering a culture of caring that strengthens family engagement and improves attendance through a simple, effective five-step process of caring conversation.
Viewers discover how to strategically use the free ClassDojo platform to facilitate meaningful interactions with families, address attendance challenges, and collaboratively develop solutions. Emphasis is placed on making every phrase count, using concise and impactful communication to build trust and support student success.
Gain practical strategies, real-world examples, and actionable tools to transform ClassDojo into a platform for positive change. Together, we create a supportive environment that enhances family connections and promotes regular attendance.
This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenter
Lorri J. Hobson is the Director of Product Development for Attendance Works. Recognized for her visionary leadership, Lorri brings a wealth of experience from her tenure as the Director of ADM/Attendance at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMDS) in Ohio. Lorri’s objective at Attendance Works is to forge the path toward innovative solutions to improve chronic absenteeism. By engaging in comprehensive research, she will craft new products, refine design concepts, and introduce enhancements to ongoing programs designed to reduce chronic absence while nurturing effective leadership abilities.
While at CMDS, Lorri’s leadership extended to legislative advocacy, culminating in the passage of Ohio’s House Bill 410, which decriminalized truancy and revolutionized attendance-related regulations. The law mandates attendance intervention plans before resorting to the criminal justice system, transforming the approach to truancy. Lorri’s accomplishments extend beyond her professional sphere, having been inducted into the esteemed Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society. She is a Certified Advanced Truancy Mediator endorsed by the Supreme Court of Ohio and a Certified Group Facilitator from the Gestalt Institute of Behavioral Science.
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