Districts and State Education Agencies: The Department’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Student Engagement and Attendance Center (SEAC) are pleased to invite you to join State Supports for Student, Family, and Community Engagement, a virtual learning series for state educational agencies, LEAs, and partners responsible for engaging students, families, and communities to promote regular school attendance.
Interested participants should register here by Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, and we encourage you to share this link with your colleagues who will benefit from participating as a member of your state team. If you have any questions about the event, please email the SEAC team at SEACenter@westat.com.
Access resources from the Department about supporting student attendance and engagement. Download a quick reference resource that provides information on select federal education formula and discretionary funding and technical assistance to help school districts combat chronic absenteeism and boost everyday attendance. Additionally, access new resources on this topic, including one from the National Partnership for Student Success: Digital Backpack: Resources to Address Chronic Absenteeism in Your Community.