Despite years of prioritization and focus, absenteeism rates are still higher and in some cases, still rising.

Research consistently shows what works to improve attendance: early intervention, strong family engagement, and consistent communication. Yet despite these proven strategies, chronic absenteeism remains a persistent challenge for districts nationwide.

So what’s getting in the way?

Join us for a district-led conversation on how attendance leaders are rethinking their approach—moving beyond one-way alerts and manual follow-up toward more proactive, scalable systems.

In this session, we’ll:

—Break down the key strategies proven to improve attendance, and why they’re so difficult to implement consistently

—Explore where traditional tools and workflows fall short in supporting real intervention

—Hear directly from a district investing in a new approach to attendance—what wasn’t working, what needed to change, and why they’re evolving their strategy

—Share how leading districts are shifting from reactive processes to proactive, communication-driven systems that enable earlier support

Whether you're actively exploring new solutions or simply looking to strengthen your current approach, this session will give you a practical, real-world perspective on what it takes to improve attendance at scale.