Fixing the Attendance Foundation: Strengthening School Systems | Feb 12
- Remote
- CESA 6 Event
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST
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Virtual
About this event
Virtual Event - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Description for Feb 12, 2026
Examine teaming practices centered on mental well-being and “whole student” perspective to ensure responses are compassionate and holistic; Address complex attendance by analyzing underlying factors, including trauma, post-pandemic cultural shifts, inequalities and the current crisis in student engagement and mental health. Identify one action step for your team to implement, aiming to improve attendance rates and strategically strengthen your school system.
Sessions
Feb 12, 2026 - Attendance: Strengthening Teaming and Data Practices (Register on this page)
Feb 25, 2026 - Attendance: Strengthening Family Engagement Practices (Registration Link)
March 13, 2026 - Attendance: Strengthening Student Engagement and Student Voice Practices (Registration Link)
"This training is free of cost due to DPI Project AWARE grant funding."
Description
CESA 5 and CESA 6 invite you to a shared learning opportunity to tackle the complex issues underlying chronic absenteeism and attendance. Stronger student attendance is a result of districts' intentional focus on refining their comprehensive mental health systems and engaging in continuous improvement. Strong teaming practices within the school, family engagement and student voices are key components of a solution-focused system.
- Regular attendance in kindergarten and first grade can influence whether a child reads proficiently by the end of third grade—a key indicator for future academic success. Panorama Education, 2025.
- Once students enter high school, regular attendance is among the strongest predictors of graduation. Child Development, 2021.
- Students who feel connected to their school…are more likely to attend school regularly, stay in school longer, and have higher grades and test scores. CDC, 2009.
Join us for one or all of the sessions. Learn from local experts engaged in the work and leave with tools and resources.
Questions? - Please contact:
Melanie Sickinger, Consultant, Student Behavior and Wellness
msickinger@cesa6.org
Details
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Date
Thursday,
February 12, 2026 -
Time
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Location
Virtual
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Cost
Free
Questions?
Please contact Eric Larsen at events@cesa6.org If you have any questions regarding this event.
Hosts, Speakers & Facilitators
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Eric Larsen
Director - Learning & Assessment at CESA 6
Policies
Payment Policy for Event Registrations
CESA 6 accepts credit card payments for all event registrations. If you are unable to complete your registration using a credit card, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance with alternative arrangements.
Group Registrations: If your district would like to register multiple participants and submit one payment for all registrations, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance.
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Alternative payment methods may be approved under the following circumstances:
- Registration fees exceed $1,000
- A specific funding source is being used (e.g., Title funds)
- Your school district requires use of an internal payment process
Participant Cancellations
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Event Changes or Cancellations by CESA 6
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