On the Front Line of Attendance and Engagement: The Crucial Role of Teachers

On the Front Line of Attendance and Engagement: The Crucial Role of Teachers On the Front Line of Attendance and Engagement: The Crucial Role of Teachers Attendance Awareness Campaign 2024 ⎯ Webinar 1 of 4 April 3, 2024 www.attendanceworks.org © 2024 Attendance Works. [...] Chang Vice President for Leadership & Engagement Executive Director Institute for Educational Leadership Attendance Works Chair, Advisory Board, Attendance Works © www.attendanceworks.org 2 About the Institute for Educational Leadership IEL acts as a catalyst and capacity builder at the intersection of education, community collaboration and workforce development to effectively promote equity and b. [...] © www.attendanceworks.org 13 When a Student Misses School, the Impact Ripples 66% of students attend a school with 20% or more absenteeism (SY 2021-22) versus 25% prior to the pandemic © www.attendanceworks.org 14 The key to reducing chronic absence is addressing what causes students to miss too much school Barriers Aversion Disengagement Misconceptions • Chronic and acute illness • Struggling aca. [...] For students who appear to still feel disconnected, please take time to check-in and help to foster relationships" 37 Data Triangulation Informs Interventions 38 How can we provide teachers with the data that they need to take data informed action? © www.attendanceworks.org 39 © www.attendanceworks.org 40 © www.attendanceworks.org 41 © www.attendanceworks.org 42 What is the role of districts? © ww. [...] We will update the template Proclamation for 2024 in May! Find it here: © www.attendanceworks.org 52 More Resources from Attendance Works Step 1: Explain Why Attendance Matters Step 2: Cultivate A Culture of Engagement and Attendance for Students and Families Step.