RaaWee K12 Attendance+
Events
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.
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
From Absent to Engaged: What Really Works in Re-Engagement Campaigns
May 21, 2026
8:30a – 10:30a PT | 9:30a – 11:30a MT | 10:30a – 12:30p CT | 11:30a – 1:30p ET
Virtual: Register Now
Effective strategies for reconnecting students and families who have become disengaged.
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The session explores the barriers to engagement that exist in today’s educational landscape and why understanding those barriers is essential to fostering consistent attendance and participation.
It will also cover how to identify root causes of absenteeism, develop targeted interventions, and implement follow-up strategies that help keep students and families connected and invested in their educational journey.
Future Focus Roundtable: What’s Next in Attendance
June 25, 2026
8:30a – 10:30a PT | 9:30a – 11:30a MT | 10:30a – 12:30p CT | 11:30a – 1:30p ET
Virtual: Register Now
Virtual roundtable brings together educators, administrators, and education leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of student attendance.
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The session focuses on emerging challenges and opportunities as districts look ahead and consider new approaches to improving attendance and engagement.
Participants will engage in facilitated discussion around current trends, technologies, and practices influencing attendance efforts. Topics include the use of data, community partnerships, and intervention strategies that align with the needs of today’s students and families.
The roundtable format is designed to support shared learning and collaborative problem-solving, with a focus on identifying practical ideas that can be applied within real-world district and school settings.
Past Events
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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- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism for Leaders, Lunch & Learn
February 5, 2026
10a – 12p CT
Registration Required: Email to RSVP
Location: Region 2, 209 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX.
Clear actionable school and district leaders strategies aligned with recent chronic absenteeism legislation that can be implemented immediately.
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Participants will also gain insight into system-level practices that improve cross-department coordination, streamline workflows, and create the conditions for sustainable attendance gains. The focus is on practical guidance, real-world examples, and proven methods that help teams drive consistent, long-term improvements across campuses.
RaaWee Attendance+ Free Webinar for CA School Districts
January 29, 2026
12pm – 1pm PT
Virtual Webinar: Register Now
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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.
