Cultivating Attendance and Engagement: Why Teachers Matter More Than Ever (edWeb.net)

Presented by Hedy Chang, Executive Director, Attendance Works; and Amanda Alexander, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic

Sponsored by Scholastic Education

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Teachers have so many responsibilities but building trusting relationships with students and families could be one of the most important—particularly due to the impact it can have on mitigating chronic absenteeism rates.

In this edWebinar, Attendance Works founder Hedy Chang and Chief Academic Officer at Scholastic Dr. Amanda Alexander will explore the crucial role teachers play in addressing chronic absenteeism and how administrators can support this important work. Educators in various roles will join the discussion to share best practices and ideas for creating welcoming, engaging, and supportive learning environments for students and their families.

The presenters will take a closer look at:

• The current state of chronic absenteeism and its underlying root causes
• The role teachers play in improving attendance and engagement
• Actionable strategies for creating a sense of belonging among students and families and improving attendance
• The critical role that school and district administrators play in supporting teachers

This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, and those in family and community engagement roles. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.