RaaWee ATTENDANCE+™
Events
Explore upcoming RaaWee K12 and Every Day Matters Summit events, including virtual sessions and in-person colleague networking experiences designed to help your schools and district reduce chronic absenteeism using data-driven strategies, proven best practices, and real-world implementation guidance.
Online Events
Virtual sessions that highlight best practices for attendance, data-informed approaches, and proven frameworks for improving attendance. Built for district and school teams looking for practical guidance without leaving their desks.
In-Person Events
RaaWee in-person events help districts align attendance initiatives with state requirements, local policies, and Senate bill expectations. You can connect with peers, collaborate with attendance leaders, and walk away with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
Support the Mental and Physical Health of Students to Help Improve School Attendance
Thursday, Dec 3rd, 2026
Time: 11:30a – 1:00p ET
Virtual Event: Register Here
Student mental and physical health can have a significant impact on a student’s ability to attend school consistently and stay engaged in learning. This webinar will explore how schools, hospitals, and medical organizations can work together to connect students with timely health services and reduce health-related barriers to attendance.
Led by Catherine Riggle, MPH, CPH, Children’s Health, the session will highlight Children’s Health’s TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine) program and other school-based telehealth services that support students’ mental and physical well-being.
Attendees will also receive resources to help them explore similar school-based telehealth programs and services available in their own communities.
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Supporting student health requires strong connections between schools, families, healthcare providers, and community partners. This session explores how school-based telehealth can expand access to care, address barriers that may contribute to missed school days, and connect students with appropriate mental and physical health support.
During this session, you will:
• Learn how school-based telehealth services can support student health and attendance
• Explore how TCHATT connects schools and students with behavioral health resources
• Understand how healthcare organizations can partner with schools to improve access to care
• Discover resources for identifying similar telehealth and school-based health services in your region
You’ll leave with practical information and resources to help your school or district explore stronger connections between student health, access to care, and school attendance.
Belonging, Mentoring & Adult Relationships
Thursday, Jan 7th, 2027
Time: 11:30a – 1:00p ET
Virtual Event: Register Here
Student attendance is shaped by more than schedules and policies, it is influenced by whether students feel connected, supported, and valued within their school community. This session explores how meaningful relationships with trusted adults can strengthen belonging and create stronger connections between students and schools.
Led by Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, pioneer of Attendance Science™ and author of Schools Spared, Children, Punished, this session examines why belonging is a critical foundation for student engagement and attendance. Drawing on research around school social bonding and student behavior, Dr. Gentle-Genitty will explore how relational factors influence attendance patterns and student connection.
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Attendees will gain insights into:
• The role of belonging and adult relationships in supporting student attendance
• How different forms of absence require different relational responses
• The four bonds that strengthen a student’s connection to school: attachment, involvement, belief, and commitment
• How schools can move mentoring efforts from good intentions toward intentional, measurable support
Strong attendance begins with strong connections. This session will help education leaders better understand how relationships, mentoring, and belonging can become part of a comprehensive attendance strategy.
Past Events
IATDP 114th Annual Conference
Oct, 18-21, 2026
Location: Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, Corpus Christi, TX
Third-party event. Registration and other fees may apply.
Register Here
RaaWee K12 Solutions will join attendance and dropout prevention leaders as a Bronze Sponsor of the 114th Annual IATDP Conference to share practical strategies for identifying barriers, strengthening interventions, and building targeted action plans that support student attendance.
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Targeted Action Planning for Better Attendance
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. CT
Presenters: Xavier Warren and Sharon Bradley
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In this interactive, solutions-focused session, participants will explore targeted strategies for addressing some of the most common root causes of absenteeism, including school avoidance, mental health concerns, transportation barriers, peer conflict, and other challenges impacting student attendance.
Participants will work through real-world scenarios and develop targeted attendance action plans using a practical problem-solving framework designed to help turn attendance barriers into breakthroughs.
Through this session, attendees will gain:
• Strategies for identifying and addressing root causes of absenteeism.
• Practical approaches for developing targeted attendance action plans.
• Tools to strengthen intervention planning and student support.
• Frameworks for improving collaboration among attendance teams and school stakeholders.
RaaWee K12 Solutions looks forward to connecting with attendance leaders, sharing best practices, and collaborating on strategies that help schools improve attendance outcomes.
Inaugural Frank Boehler Fall Workshop
Oct 16, 2026
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. PT
Location: Riverside COE Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Third-party event. Registration and other fees may apply.
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RaaWee K12 Solutions is proud to support the event as a Strategic Partner and lunch sponsor and join Southern Section CASCWA for its Inaugural Frank Boehler Fall Workshop, Focused on Students: Through the Lens of Connection, Support, and Success.
Designed for education professionals committed to improving student outcomes, the workshop will bring together student services leaders, administrators, counselors, MTSS teams, social services staff, school resource officers, teachers, and other partners to exchange ideas and explore strategies centered on stronger student connection and support.
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The workshop will feature main-stage programming and breakout sessions centered on strengthening connection, support, and success for students.
Attendees may participate in person or virtually. In-person registration includes breakfast, lunch, breakout sessions, networking, and event materials. Virtual registration includes access to main-stage sessions, materials, and resources.
If you’ll be in Riverside, connect with Randy Graham during the event to learn more about how RaaWee supports districts in strengthening attendance and student engagement.
txEDCON 2026
Oct 8–11, 2026
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
Third-party event. Registration and other fees may apply.
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RaaWee ATTENDANCE+™ and Aldine ISD will present a collaborative breakout session, focused on moving attendance work beyond compliance and building proactive, districtwide systems that address chronic absenteeism.
Presentation: Decreasing Chronic Absenteeism through Attendance Review Boards
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 2:45–3:45 p.m. CT
Room 381 B
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Sharon Bradley (RaaWee K12 Solutions) and Paul Carampatan(Aldine ISD) will share practical strategies for understanding the factors driving chronic absenteeism, strengthening campus capacity, leveraging technology, and engaging families and community partners before attendance challenges escalate to court involvement.
During this session, participants will:
• Deepen their understanding of the growing factors contributing to chronic absenteeism and the distinction between chronic absenteeism and truancy
• Gain practical, actionable strategies for promoting student attendance and moving beyond a compliance-only approach
• Explore how to integrate tiered, attendance-focused supports and interventions into an existing MTSS framework
• Learn ways to build staff capacity and use technology and actionable attendance data to identify needs and support earlier intervention
• Discover how Attendance Review Boards can bring school staff, families, and community stakeholders together to co-design solutions for persistent attendance challenges
Attendees will leave with practical ideas for developing an attendance action plan, strengthening collaborative intervention systems, and designing an Attendance Review Board that helps address barriers to attendance before truancy court becomes necessary.
Homelessness: Understanding, Assessing & Supporting Students
Thursday, Oct 1st, 2026
Time: 11:30a – 1:00p ET
Virtual Event: Register Here
This session examines the critical role schools play in identifying and responding to student homelessness as a barrier to educational access, stability, and engagement. It highlights practical frameworks that help educators recognize indicators of housing instability, implement trauma-informed and relationship-centered supports, and coordinate services that promote school continuity and student well-being.
Led by Shelneka A. Marsalone, Founder of We Got Goals, LLC, and Executive Director of Attendance USA, this session draws on her national work in attendance, engagement, and student support.
Attendees will also receive useful resources at the end of the session to support continued implementation.
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Emphasizing proactive identification, family engagement, and cross-sector collaboration, this session explores how schools can address attendance challenges, reduce mobility-related disruptions, and strengthen equitable learning opportunities for students experiencing homelessness.
During this session, you will:
• Learn practical frameworks for recognizing signs of housing instability
• Explore trauma-informed and relationship-centered support strategies
• Discover how to coordinate services that promote school continuity
• Gain actionable strategies for assessment, intervention, and community partnership
You’ll leave with tools you can apply immediately to support students experiencing homelessness in your school or district.
2026 THRIVE Conference
September 16–17, 2026
Location: Jackson Convention Complex, Jackson, MS
Sharon Bradley, RaaWee Partner Success Manager, will present “From Absenteeism to Attendance: Building Staff Capacity to Decrease Chronic Absenteeism” at the Conference.
Wednesday, September 16 | 3:30 PM
Room 203
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Sharon Bradley will share practical strategies for building staff capacity and strengthening schoolwide approaches to chronic absenteeism. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to support better attendance and student engagement.
Back-to-School Roundtable, Encore Edition: What’s Working in Week One and Beyond
Thursday, Aug 27th, 2026
Time: 9:00a – 11:00a PT | 10:00a – 12:00p MT | 11:00a– 1:00p CT | 12:00 – 2:00p ET
Virtual Event: Register Here
By popular demand, RaaWee is hosting a second session of our Back-to-School Roundtable. Join fellow district attendance leaders for a live, peer-driven conversation on how schools are preparing for the critical first 30 days of the school year. District partners will share practical approaches they’re using to build strong attendance habits early, from family outreach and communications to identifying students who may need support sooner.
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During this interactive session, you will:
• Hear directly from peer districts about their first 30-day attendance plans
• Join an open discussion on early-year challenges, wins, and practical ideas
• Ask questions and exchange ideas with other district leaders
• Get a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card just for attending
Come ready to share what your team is planning, ask questions, and leave with ideas you can put into practice right away.
**Note:** Please register using your district-associated email address.
Back-to-School Roundtable: The First 30 Days Set the Tone for Attendance All Year
Thursday, Jul 23rd, 2026
Time: 11:00a– 1:00p CT | 9:00a – 11:00a PT | 10:00a – 12:00p MT | 12:00 – 2:00p ET
Virtual Event: Register Here
Join RaaWee and fellow district attendance leaders for a live, peer-driven conversation on how schools are preparing for the critical first 30 days of the school year. In this roundtable, district partners will share practical approaches they are using to build strong attendance habits early, from family outreach and communications to identifying students who may need support sooner.
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During this interactive session, you will:
• Hear directly from peer districts about their first 30-day attendance plans
• Join an open discussion on early-year challenges, wins, and practical ideas
• Ask questions and exchange ideas with other district leaders
• Get a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card just for attending
Come ready to share what your team is planning, ask questions, and leave with ideas you can put into practice right away.
**Note:** Please register using your district-associated email address.
Beyond Attendance: Lessons Learned and Strategies for the Year Ahead
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM MT | 12:00 PM PT | 2:00 PM CT | 3:00 PM ET
Virtual Webinar: Register Here
Join RaaWee and WhyTry for a practical conversation on what schools learned this year about chronic absenteeism and how to build stronger student engagement heading into next year. As schools wrap up and move into summer planning, this session offers a timely opportunity to reflect, regroup, and prepare for a stronger start.
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What You’ll Learn
In this session, we’ll discuss:
- Key attendance trends and challenges schools faced this year
- What schools are doing that’s making a real difference
- How student connection and school climate drive engagement
- Practical strategies to begin planning now for next year
What You’ll Walk Away With
✓ Honest insight into what worked — and what didn’t — this year
✓ Practical, actionable strategies you can take into summer planning
✓ Ideas to strengthen student connection and belonging
✓ A clearer roadmap for the next school year
Who Should Attend
School and district leaders – Counselors and support staff – Teachers – Attendance and MTSS teams – Anyone working to improve student engagement and outcomes
Strategic Attendance Planning Playbook for Next Year – Virtual Workshop Series
April 21 – May 26, 2026, every Tuesday
Time: 1:00p ET | 12:00p CT | 11:00a MT | 10:00a PT
Virtual Webinar: Register Here
Join us for a 6-part virtual workshop series based on the Definitive Guide to Student Attendance Improvement, designed to help district and campus leaders turn attendance into a proactive, system-wide strategy for student success.
Participants will engage in guided sessions, collaborative discussions, and action planning while building a customized attendance playbook for the upcoming school year.
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Series Schedule:
- April 21: Organize and Mobilize Your Team
- April 28: Agree Upon Destination
- May 5: Prioritize Routes
- May 12: Share Your Roadmap
- May 19: Build Capacity and Partnerships
- May 26: Implement, Monitor, and Adapt
What You’ll Gain:
- Weekly, actionable steps you can implement immediately
- A customized attendance playbook tailored to your district
- Certificate of completion
- Ongoing support through session recaps and summaries
Beyond Attendance: Addressing the Root Causes of Chronic Absenteeism
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM MT | 12:00 PM PT | 2:00 PM CT | 3:00 PM ET
Virtual Webinar: Register Here
Join RaaWee and WhyTry for a practical conversation on why students aren’t showing up and what schools can do differently. This session focuses on understanding the root causes behind chronic absenteeism and how schools can respond with more effective, student-centered strategies.
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What You’ll Learn
In this session, we’ll discuss:
- What’s really behind chronic absenteeism in today’s schools
- Why traditional approaches often fall short
- How connection, belonging, and relationships impact attendance
- What schools are doing that’s making a real difference
- Practical starting points, even if your team feels overwhelmed
What You’ll Walk Away With
✔ A clearer understanding of the why behind absenteeism
✔ Practical, realistic strategies you can begin using
✔ Ideas to strengthen student connection and engagement
✔ A renewed sense of direction for your school or team
Who Should Attend
School and district leaders – Counselors and support staff – Teachers – Attendance and MTSS teams – Anyone working to improve student engagement and outcomes
Spring 2026 TATDP Conference Hosted by Killeen ISD
April 16 –17, 2026
Location: Killeen Civic and Conference Center, Killeen, TX
*Third-party Event – Registration and other fees may apply.
This conference brings together Texas attendance and student support professionals for training, legislative updates, networking, and proven strategies in truancy and dropout prevention. RaaWee will be featured in a keynote, a breakout session, and an attendance panel.
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Keynote Address:
Sharon Bradley, RaaWee Principal Consultant, will serve as the keynote speaker on April 16 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m., presenting Reframing School Attendance.
Breakout Session:
From Day One to Every Day: Attendance Success Roadmap from 10:05 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Panel Discussion:
Sharon Bradley will participate in 50 Attendance Strategies in 50 Minutes from 2:25 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
What High-Performing Districts Do Differently About Attendance
April 9, 2026
8:30a – 10:30a PT | 9:30a – 11:30a MT | 10:30a – 12:30p CT | 11:30a – 1:30p ET
Virtual: Register Now
Most of the RaaWee partner districts are seeing meaningful attendance gains, improving ADA, reducing chronic absenteeism, and recovering substantial funding.
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In this session, we’ll share the specific strategies behind those results, drawn from over a decade of working closely with district partners. You’ll learn how successful teams are shifting from simply informing families to building trust, engagement, and accountability, unlocking more consistent attendance outcomes.
Expect practical, proven approaches you can take back to your district.
Event by CASBO – CASBO Con 26: Annual Conference & California School Business Expo
March 31 – April 2, 2026
All Day – Multi-day
Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
*Third-party Event – Registration and other fees may apply.
The CASBO Annual Conference and California School Business Expo bring together school business officials, district leaders, and education partners from across the state.
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The event focuses on school operations, finance, and systems that support student success. Attendees have opportunities to explore solutions, attend sessions, and connect with peers.
Event by CASCWA – 89th Annual CASCWA State Conference
March 16–18, 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
*Third-party Event – Registration and other fees may apply.
The CASCWA Annual State Conference brings together California professionals focused on student attendance, welfare, and engagement.
Stop by the RaaWee booth to meet our team and enter a raffle for exciting prizes.
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The conference features sessions, discussions, and networking opportunities focused on improving student attendance, engagement, and wellness across California.
RaaWee Principal Consultants Sharon Bradley and David Kopperud will be presenting two sessions:
From Me to We! Building Campus Staff Capacity to Increase Student Attendance
This session explores how schools can build shared ownership for attendance across all campus roles. Participants will learn practical strategies to identify early indicators of absenteeism, understand root causes, and implement tiered, collaborative supports to improve student attendance.
Using Technology to Simplify the Challenges of Supervising Attendance
This session examines the role of technology in supporting supervisors of attendance under California law. Participants will gain clarity on required duties, allowable interventions, and how data systems can help establish accurate tracking and a culture of attendance.
Optimizing Year-long Attendance Strategies – Informing, Communicating & Beyond Communicating
March 12, 2026
8:30a – 10:30a PT | 9:30a – 11:30a MT | 10:30a – 12:30p CT | 11:30a – 1:30p ET
Virtual Webinar: Register Now
Attendance improvement requires more than reminders. It takes a coordinated, year-long approach.
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This session explores how districts can move from basic communication to proactive, data-informed strategies that engage families early and consistently.
Learn how to align messaging, interventions, and team efforts across the school year to prevent chronic absenteeism. Walk away with practical ideas to build sustainable attendance systems that support students and simplify district workflows.
From Attendance to Revenue: How Texas Public School Districts’ CFOs Are Recovering ADA Dollars in Real Time
March 3, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Virtual Webinar: Register Now
As Texas school finance faces uncertainty with the anticipated impact of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), districts can no longer afford to leave Average Daily Attendance (ADA) dollars unclaimed. This session explores how Texas public school CFOs and business leaders are recouping and protecting millions in ADA funding by addressing truancy and chronic absenteeism more efficiently.
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Attendees will learn how districts are using RaaWee Attendance+ to streamline the execution of attendance policies, enhance communication, and access real-time, actionable data to support faster interventions and stronger coordination across finance, student services, and attendance teams.
Participants will walk away with:
- Practical examples of how Texas districts are recovering ADA dollars without increasing staff workload
- Insight into aligning attendance strategies with fiscal planning amid upcoming ESA-related funding shifts
For Whom:
This session is ideal for CFOs, business officers, PEIMS staff, and district leaders seeking immediate financial recovery strategies in an evolving Texas school finance environment.
RaaWee Attendance+ Free Webinar for CA School Districts
January 29, 2026
12pm – 1pm PT
Virtual Webinar: Register Now
Check out RaaWee Attendance+, the premier technology solution focused on minimizing truancy and chronic absenteeism throughout California’s school districts.
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Explore how our platform facilitates the administration of district attendance policies through real-time attendance monitoring and actionable insights, enabling you to fulfill LCAP requirements, execute targeted interventions, and improve parent communications, while also keeping them informed about their child’s attendance issues.
RaaWee Partner Only Event – Model SARB Training
January 23, 2026
8:30a – 10:30a PT
Virtual Webinar: Email to Request Invitation
Join David Kopperud, an author of the CDE Model SARB requirements, for this guidance and assistance for your district strategy and next Model SARB Recognition Program submission.
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The Model SARB Recognition Program identifies the leaders in providing outstanding, results-based attendance improvement programs that provide timely comprehensive services to high-risk youth with school attendance problems.
First step to writing an award-winning Model SARB Recognition Program submission for the CDE is understanding the requirements. This webinar will provide basic guidance for submissions. Attendees will have additional support provided through the writing of their plan.
Creating a Culture of Showing Up: What Leading Districts Do Differently
January 22, 2026
8:30a – 10:30a PT | 9:30a – 11:30a MT | 10:30a – 12:30p CT | 11:30a – 1:30p ET
Virtual Webinar: Register Now
A strategic focus on the underlying factors that influence student attendance and engagement.
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Explore how school culture, communication, and relationships with families play a role in supporting consistent student attendance.
The session is designed for education leaders looking to better understand how engagement strategies connect to attendance outcomes.