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Chronic absenteeism continues to hinder academic growth and student wellbeing. Join this two part virtual series where we will cover best practices on building effective systems for better attendance, engaging families as partners, and designing an effective attendance improvement plan incorporating research-based strategies. Save your spot today!

Partnering with an attendance expert can be a powerful way to bring more students back to class, improve academic achievement, and give precious time back to staff. But not all solutions are created equal. Some bring far more benefits than risks, and others, well… vice versa. Read on to learn the positive impacts that an attendance partner can bring, as well as some potential risks.

Ready to supercharge your family engagement efforts this year? Join us on September 21st at 3 pm ET for a FREE session packed with strategies to craft more effective, more equitable, and kinder communications that your district’s families and staff will read and engage with meaningfully.

As districts nationwide return to school and celebrate National Attendance Awareness Month, it’s prime time to set some strong practices into place that nurture a culture of attendance that encourages consistent engagement all year long. Read on for six ways to help reinforce the importance of showing up every day for better grades, more fun with peers, and long term success.

In the wake of unprecedented levels of chronic absenteeism, many districts have shifted from only addressing unexcused absences to singing from school rooftops that every missed day of school, excused or unexcused, is a missed opportunity to learn and grow. However, states still mandate districts to have truancy processes in place to ensure that families understand their legal obligations to ensure their students attend school. These measures have historically been punitive and ineffective. Let's delve into four pivotal ways that a restorative approach to truancy can enhance your entire school community.