Discover the latest attendance-related news in Texas

Located just outside of Austin, Texas, Pflugerville ISD serves over 25,000 K–12 students across 35 schools and 2 alternative campuses. Like many districts nationwide, they’ve faced rising levels of chronic absenteeism. Rising to the challenge, Director of Student Affairs Dr. Amanda Castro knew to get the results the district desired, they’d need to make some big shifts and take a new approach. 

As the year comes to a close and you begin planning for the next, why not incorporate some strategies from an educator just like you who is successfully working to improve attendance? Dr. Amanda Castro, Director of Student Affairs at the rapidly growing district of Pflugerville ISD, Texas, will be dropping in live on April 24 for just 30 minutes to share how the team is improving attendance districtwide through data systems that enable more efficient teamwork and strategic family outreach.

Last week, district leaders gathered together in San Antonio and were inspired by keynotes from preeminent thought leaders, collaborated on new MTSS strategies, and so much more. Read on for highlights and recordings of the keynote sessions!

Check out this recap of our sessions and much more from a great TASA Midwinter Conference!