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The Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) Annual Fall Conference brought together educators and leaders from urban districts across the nation to discuss pressing challenges and innovative solutions. Like much of the rest of the country, CGCS districts are facing elevated levels of chronic absenteeism. Below are 5 actionable takeaways for attendance, shared by CGCS districts and compiled by our team at EveryDay Labs.

Join Carolyn Callahan, Chief of Communications at Jefferson County Public Schools, for a quick session packed with tips on how to communicate the importance of attendance to your wider community and amplify your district’s efforts with positive media coverage, December 5, 10 am PT/1 pm ET

Attendance is a critical factor in student success, yet so many districts are still struggling with chronic absenteeism. To effectively combat this challenge, education leaders must rally their teams around clear goals, expectations, and strategies for better attendance. This often involves a multi-tiered approach to student outreach and intervention that helps you stay organized and maximize your impact. Read on for four key components to setting clear expectations for attendance improvement and effective interventions. 

As a leader in attendance improvement, you understand the pivotal role attendance plays in student success. However, for your initiatives to be effective, it’s crucial that your entire school community understands and buys into their importance, beginning with your own team members. Read on for 6 tips to effectively galvanize and engage all school team members in improving attendance, ensuring they’re equipped and ready to implement your district’s vision for better attendance and student outcomes.

In our noisy modern world, bombarded with messages and constantly pressed for time, we all skim for the most relevant and important information. Your district’s families and staff members are no exception. While there’s no silver bullet when it comes to improving attendance, effective communications can play a pivotal role. That’s why our co-founder & Chief Scientist Dr. Todd Rogers, author of Writing for Busy Readers, will be sharing tips and strategies to help your family communications cut through the noise and build stronger family-school partnerships.