Volume: 252605EDM
Publication Date:
Jan 6, 2026
Starting the New Year with a Good News!
A new year brings fresh energy, renewed focus, and the opportunity to strengthen the work that matters most. We’re excited to begin the year by sharing great news with our attendance community.
RaaWee K12 is proud to welcome David Kopperud as Principal Consultant.
David is a respected statewide leader in student support and attendance improvement. He is the Past President of the Delta Sierra Section of CASCWA and recipient of CASCWA’s Lee Lundberg Outstanding Service Award (2013–2014).
His career reflects a long-standing commitment to keeping students engaged in school through thoughtful, coordinated attendance practices.
During his time with the California Department of Education, David worked closely with CASCWA and Jennifer Gomeztrejo on the Model SARB Recognition Program, supporting districts in strengthening SARB practice, mental health supports, and multi-tiered intervention systems. Earlier in his career, he served as a CASCWA member and Child Welfare and Attendance Director at Washington Unified and Fontana Unified School Districts.
David’s leadership and experience strengthen how RaaWee K12 partners with schools and districts to build proactive, people-centered attendance systems that make a real difference for students and families.
Headlines
Team-Driven Attendance
Discover how Galena Park ISD leverages aligned processes, coordinated teams, and timely interventions to enhance attendance, foster student engagement, and improve outcomes across its campuses.
Quick Wins Series
Don’t miss all-new episodes of the Quick Wins for Attendance series, releasing weekly in January; packed with real strategies that make attendance interventions stick and drive results.
Boosting Attendance Impact
Katy ISD demonstrates how coordinated systems, clear expectations, and campus ownership enhance attendance, fostering student-centered communities where every learner can succeed.
Creating a Culture of Showing Up: What Leading Districts Do Differently
Daily attendance improves when students feel connected, supported, and valued. Leading districts know attendance is more than a policy. It reflects culture, trust, and a sense of belonging.
In this webinar, discover how high-performing districts move beyond reactive attendance practices to build environments that motivate students and families to show up consistently. Hear how proactive communication and community-centered strategies turn attendance challenges into opportunities.
You’ll leave with clear, actionable insights to strengthen engagement, deepen family partnerships, and build a culture where showing up truly matters.
