Uncovering the Overlooked: School Avoidance as a Missing Piece in Student Support" Discover practical strategies to identify and address this hidden barrier to attendance.

Many schools are working hard to address chronic absenteeism, yet a significant subset of students continues to fall through the cracks. School avoidance, a complex and often hidden driver of absenteeism, is estimated to affect at least 5 to 7 percent of students, though the true number is likely much higher. Despite its impact, most educators receive little to no training on how to identify or support these students, leaving teams underprepared and students underserved.

Ideal for educators, district leaders, and support staff, this training offers a clear path forward, one that brings school avoidance out of the shadows and into the center of your chronic absenteeism strategy.

This session offers practical, research-informed strategies that any school team can adopt to better understand and respond to school avoidance. By expanding awareness and building shared language across roles, from classroom teachers to district leaders, participants will leave equipped to foster more connected, responsive environments that support students in returning to school and thriving once they're there.