Building meaningful school-home connections to boost attendance
Key points:
- Focusing on meaningful engagement can drive improved student attendance
- 3 strategies to improve attendance for students with disabilities
- What 1,000 families want you to know about school-home communication
- For more news on attendance, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub
In my role as Assistant Director of Student Services, I’ve learned that the most crucial factor in improving student attendance isn’t about policies or procedures–it’s about connections. Our district serves a diverse community of hardworking families, including many newcomer families. We’ve faced our share of challenges, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we’re making strides by focusing on what matters most: our students and their families.
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