Chronic Absenteeism is an international problem, the causes for which existed before and were exacerbated by the pandemic. We have an urgent need for schools, communities, and families to work together to address these causes. No one group can do it alone. School counselors have a critical role to play, and this session will explore that role deeply. Participants will learn about actionable strategies they can put into place immediately to understand why their students are chronically absent and how they can help improve attendance.
Presenter: Patrick Hickman, Ohio’s Attendance Advisor, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Track/Theme: Social/Emotional
Target Audience: K-12
https://learning.wscaweb.org/course/online-learning-2025-2026/
