Listen "Ep. 03 - Moving the Needle on Attendance"
Episode Synopsis
This On-demand webinar brings together a panel of experts who will highlight breakthroughs from the field—what’s working right now—and actionable strategies district leaders can use immediately. Attendance Work’s Hedy Chang will share the latest data and a shifting, root-cause-based approach to attendance grounded in family partnerships. TalkingPoints’ Mallary Swartz, PhD will present research on the impact of family engagement on attendance, including findings from Tulsa Public Schools. Leaders from Tulsa Public Schools will share how they’re putting these ideas into action—and data that show how their efforts are making a difference!Let’s build something great together—start your journey with TalkingPoints.Moderator:Kate Pechacek | CEO / Founder OpendoorsEd | K12 Strategic Consultant for TalkingPointsPanelists:Mallary Swartz | Director of Research, TalkingPointsHedy Chang | Executive Director, Attendance WorksStephanie Gregory | Director of Family Attendance Supports, Tulsa Public SchoolsGrace Cáceres-Cuadros | Attendance Recovery Coordinator, Tulsa Public SchoolsShionka McGlory | Parent Involvement Facilitator, Unity Learning Academy, Tulsa Public Schools
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