Dr. Sandy Addis, Chairman of the National Dropout Prevention Center, shares a powerful approach to improve your school’s attendance rates.

The Suspension-Absenteeism Connection
Since COVID, chronic absentee rates have doubled in many districts. Dr. Addis reveals how traditional suspensions can push students over the chronic absenteeism threshold. When a student who’s missed 12-13 days receives two three-day suspensions, they become chronically absent.

Our Practice Guide Offers Solutions
The “Improving Student Attendance by Reducing Suspension” guide helps you:

-Analyze your data to identify opportunities
-Implement effective alternatives to out-of-school suspensions
-Maintain discipline while keeping students learning

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