Volume: 262701EDMS
Publication Date: July 20, 2026
Back-to-School Roundtable, Encore Edition:
What’s Working in Week One and Beyond
The response to our first Back-to-School Roundtable exceeded expectations, so we’re bringing it back for those who missed it. This encore session gives district leaders another opportunity to hear what peers are doing during the critical first 30 days, compare approaches, discuss early challenges, and gather practical ideas for family outreach, early intervention, and stronger attendance habits.
Join the conversation, ask questions, and leave with strategies your team can use right away.
MORE FROM THE BLOG
Why the First 30 Days of School Decide Your Attendance Rate
Drawing on the state’s 50-year-old SARB framework and a firsthand look at Val Verde Unified’s Model SARB program, veteran attendance leader David Kopperud lays out a four-phase, summer-to-fall playbook that any district can adapt, no legislation required, just a team willing to start early. The result at Val Verde: a 96.7% district-wide attendance rate, achieved without even a district-wide transportation system.
Watch How RaaWee ATTENDANCE+™ Brings It All Together
RaaWee ATTENDANCE+™ brings attendance teams, families, and interventions together. This quick video is ideal for sharing with new staff before the school year begins.
