Chronic Absence to High Engagement: How Camden City Schools Is Getting Students Back (and Excited to Be There)
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 11th at 2 p.m.
In just two years, Camden City Schools significantly reduced chronic absence rates by nearly 25%, and 82% of educators now report their students' attention and focus have increased.
In this webinar, administrative stakeholders in Camden City Schools will discuss their multipronged approach to decrease chronic absence, increase engagement, and enhance the strong family and community partnerships needed to drive successful academic outcomes for all.
This discussion will include strategies used to:
- Solve transportation challenges
- Re-engage older-than-typical middle school students
- Enhance support services for those most in need
- Bolster partnerships with families and the community
- Actionable strategies: Identify and target the causes of chronic absences
- Community Engagement: Leverage community volunteers to help create more engaging, welcoming, responsive, and relevant learning environments
- Measure Student Engagement: Combat chronic absenteeism and help young people thrive in school
Speakers
Katrina T. McCombs, State District Superintendent, Camden City School DistrictEbony Hinson, MPA, Deputy Assistant Superintendent, School Support, Camden City School District
Dr. Terica Butler, Director of Development, FACE and Literacy Initiatives, Scholastic
Dwaine Millard, Senior Vice President, National Sales & Partnerships for Literacy Initiatives, Scholastic
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