What Your Attendance Data Is Trying to Tell You to Solve Chronic Absenteeism (And How the Best Districts Listen)
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 10th at 2 p.m. ET
Despite national trends, Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) has seen attendance improve over the course of four years and achieved a 20% reduction in chronic absenteeism between the 2021–22 and 2023–24 school years.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, we'll go behind the scenes of the 2024–25 school year at RUSD. From summer planning to spring strategy, hear how district leaders used real-time insights to improve attendance, strengthen family engagement, and make faster, data-informed decisions.
This isn't theory. It's a play-by-play of what worked—and what didn't—at Riverside USD, a district now recognized as a 2025 Model SARB recipient for exemplary attendance practices. You'll also hear what they're doing now to get ahead of Fall 2025.
Key Takeaways
- What the Latest Data Reveals: See the full-year attendance trends that show sustained improvement across four consecutive years, including a 20% drop in chronic absenteeism since 2021.
- Action Plan for This Summer: Discover the early indicators Riverside tracks over the summer to set schools up for a strong fall.
- How Smart Districts Adjust in Real Time: Learn how Riverside adapted its approach throughout the school year—and what made the biggest difference.
- How to Reduce the Lift on Schools: Explore tools and practices that simplify outreach and help school staff act faster and more effectively.
Speakers
Raul Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, Riverside Unified School District (CA)Dr. Kara Stern, Ph.D., Director, Education and Engagement, SchoolStatus
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