Due to the strong response to our first Back-to-School Roundtable, RaaWee ATTENDANCE+™ brought the conversation back for an Encore Edition, giving district leaders another opportunity to hear what’s working in the critical first weeks of school. Explore the playlist for practical insights on early planning, campus outreach, family communication, grade transitions, and early intervention strategies that can strengthen attendance from day one.
Join Sharon Bradley from RaaWee ATTENDANCE+™ and Paul Carampatan from Aldine ISD as they share practical strategies for strengthening attendance systems, building campus capacity, leveraging technology, and engaging families and community partners before attendance challenges escalate.
During this session, leaders will explore:
→ Strategies to better understand and address chronic absenteeism
→ Attendance-focused supports aligned with MTSS framework
→ Using data and technology to identify needs earlier
→ Building collaborative Attendance Review Boards with schools, families, and communities
While the first 30 days are critical, attendance improvement is an ongoing effort. Use this checklist throughout the school year to support early action, strengthen relationships, and keep attendance strategies moving forward.
Chronic absenteeism is not always about a student simply choosing not to attend.
The blog explores how positive relationships, welcoming environments, personalized communication, and authentic care can help create a culture where students feel seen, supported, and connected.
Discover how Galena Park ISD strengthened its attendance efforts through collaboration, consistency, and shared accountability. Myra Castaneda Lara shares insights on building systems that help teams identify needs, coordinate support, and create a stronger culture around student attendance.
This session explores how schools can identify and respond to student homelessness through proactive support, trauma-informed practices, and stronger community partnerships.
Education leaders will learn practical strategies to recognize housing instability indicators, coordinate resources, strengthen family engagement, and support continuity for students experiencing homelessness.
Attendees will gain actionable frameworks and resources to help their schools better assess, support, and advocate for students facing housing instability to reduce chronic absenteeism.
