08:57:52 From Cathy Wolfenden : Just in case, here are the call in numbers: Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)Meeting ID: 813 0605 3365Passcode: 420700 09:00:00 From Cecelia Leong : Hello -- good to see everyone again! 09:01:44 From Amber : Good Afternoon 09:01:47 From Amneris Crespo : Hello! Amneris Crespo - School Operations Manager at Enlace Academy (K-8) in Indianapolis, IN 09:01:49 From Cecelia Leong : Hi Brenda, hi Lisa--nice to see your faces :) 09:01:50 From Brenda Stubblefield : Brenda, Student Engagement Liaison in Gresham Oregon. We are on our first snow day!!! 09:01:58 From Molly Balfe : Hi everyone! 09:02:07 From Sarah Knighten (she, her, hers) : Sarah Knighten, St Vrain Valley Schools Engagement Counselor, Colorado 09:02:08 From afoulks : April Foulks, Attendance Officer, Webb City Schools, Missouri 09:02:32 From A. Bond : Acunda Bond - Truancy Specialist Jackson Madison County Schools Jackson TN 09:02:44 From Cecelia Leong : Hey Dante 09:03:14 From Virginia Tillman : Hi Everyone! 09:03:17 From Bethany : Bethany HOdges - St. Rita School for the Deaf - School Counselor 09:04:21 From Natalie Marsh : Natalie Marsh, Principal at St. Rita School for the Deaf in Cincinnati, Ohio. 09:04:22 From Brenda Stubblefield : SUN, Students Uniting Neighborhoods 09:04:26 From Sarah Knighten (she, her, hers) : The Longmont Youth Center supports youth in the community 09:04:27 From Kristine Cicchetti : Kris Cicchetti, Killingly CT -Attendance Coordinator 09:04:32 From Martha Helsley : Martha Helsley, AmeriCorps VISTA Student Success Coordinator, Prescott, AZ 09:04:33 From Bryan L. Crenshaw’s iPhone : Bryan Crenshaw attendance specialist lansing school District Michigan 09:04:35 From BPage : Brandi Page Student Information Specialist Georgia 09:04:35 From Lisa Goldberg : Lisa Goldberg Director of Social and Emotional Learning North Syracuse, NY 09:04:35 From NCDSB Kim McEntee : Kim McEntee - Timmins, ON Canada - Engage parents and youth 09:04:36 From Dante Banks : Dante Banks, 09:04:37 From Michelle Mercer, MTSS Coach, GBSD : Michelle Mercer, MTSS coach, GBSD, Oregon 09:04:39 From mbaird : Marion Baird, Attendance officer @ Kingman, AZ 09:04:41 From Amber : Attendance Counsellor, Timmins, Ontario 09:04:43 From Andrea | Family & Community | ESC of Central Ohio : Andrea, Family Community Partnership Liaison, Central Ohio, one key partner is foster care liaison program to ensure supports are in place! 09:04:50 From Lindy Nielsen : Lindy Nielsen, Attendance Liaison in Riverton Wyoming! We partner with a non-profit called Kinship Connections that serves families in Wyoming who are taking care of additional kids! 09:04:51 From Matthew Pitucco : Matt Pitucco, Director of Student Enrollment Engagement, Distinctive Schools (Chicago & Detroit) 09:04:52 From Mr. Spradlin : Jay Spradlin FCSD #25 Riverton Wy. Attendance Liaison 09:04:57 From vmutch : Vanessa Mutch 09:05:02 From Virginia Tillman : Virginia Tillman, FCSD, Florida-Homeless Liaison/Attendance/Truancy 09:05:03 From Dante Banks : Asst. Director of Attendance and Truancy, Philadelphia PA 09:05:09 From Justin Taylor : Justin Taylor Principal Alternative High School Riverton, wy 09:05:10 From Kim Brezeale : Kim Brezeale-Attendance Interventionist Easley, SC 09:05:12 From vmutch : Vanessa Mutch 09:05:14 From Kristine Cicchetti : Community Agencies (Youth Service Bureau's, Health providers, etc) 09:05:14 From Mariah B : Mariah online Attendance clerk Dolan Springs AZ 09:05:16 From Jerry & Mary : Jerry Hill - Truancy Officer Jackson, TN Pathways Mental Health Support Group 09:05:53 From Wynton Butler : Wynton Butler, Director Social Services, Reading School District, Reading, PA. Student Attendance Improvement Plans 09:06:04 From Cecelia Leong to Cathy Wolfenden(Direct Message) : Please make me and Molly co-hosts when you have a moment 09:07:08 From Jregan@KUSD.org : John Regan, Attendance Officer Kingman Unified 09:15:52 From Sarah Knighten (she, her, hers) : I find that each of the schools I serve is at a different place in the “All Hands on Deck” approach. Some are bought in and it’s making a difference. Others are not comfortable in the realm of attendance or don’t see it as a metric of success. 09:17:55 From Andrea | Family & Community | ESC of Central Ohio : 5 09:17:58 From Brenda Stubblefield : 16 09:18:05 From Kristine Cicchetti : 6 09:18:06 From Crystal Maranto (she/her), GBSD : 9 09:18:06 From Julie.hoyle : 10 09:18:08 From Sarah Knighten (she, her, hers) : 10 09:18:09 From Virginia Tillman : 8 09:18:09 From Matthew Pitucco : 9 09:18:10 From Elizabeth Bair : 10 09:18:10 From Brenda Chow : 5 09:18:11 From Bethany : 10 09:18:15 From Amber Brookhart : 12 09:18:16 From Jerry & Mary : 18 09:18:45 From Brenda Stubblefield : Whoops, I was basing my answer on 90% 09:19:06 From Cecelia Leong : It's tricky isn't it, Brenda? 09:20:27 From Cecelia Leong : That's why it's helpful to "traffic light" the attendance status. Green for satisfactory, yellow for at-risk, etc. 09:20:42 From Cecelia Leong : Districts can help you do this in custom reports. 09:20:58 From Cecelia Leong : I've also seen people make great use of colored highlighters! :) 09:21:34 From Brenda Stubblefield : We do use traffic light reports. I just miss heard the question 09:22:36 From Kristine Cicchetti : Having a better understanding of a families situtation 09:22:52 From Matthew Pitucco : Starting w/ a negative or something that could be seen as ‘attacking’ 09:22:58 From Julie.hoyle : I try to start off as positive and non-punitive and offer to assist any way needed. 09:23:02 From Patty Gonzalez : Parent gets defensive when they are being called out. My tone has gotten me into trouble. 09:23:14 From Lisa Goldberg (she/her) : Watch out for 'flying you" statements. This is not about blame - but about seeking a solution together. 09:23:25 From Wynton Butler : When I talk more than the student or family. 09:23:29 From Bryan L. Crenshaw : I always start out with a supportive role in addressing the situation and try to find out what is causing the attendance issues 09:23:34 From Patty Gonzalez : I don't have good poker face! 09:23:53 From Brenda Chow : Having restorative conversations. 09:24:03 From Bethany : I tend to avoid pushing parents or forcing them to continuing the conversation when they get defensive 09:27:13 From Patty Gonzalez : How does the student get to school? Walk, bike, bus? 09:27:25 From Bryan L. Crenshaw : Ask if there are issues at the school that is causing the student not to want to go? 09:27:26 From Amber : can you tell me more about what your child enjoys to do for fun 09:27:36 From iPhoneKelley : I always ask if they have needs and if they are aware of our resources! 09:27:54 From Amber : does your child have a connection with a staff member at school 09:27:56 From Sarah Knighten (she, her, hers) : What was the parents school experience like? How does the child talk about school? 09:27:56 From Brenda Chow : “We noticed X amount of absences, what has happened that caused so many absences, how may we help." 09:27:57 From Dante Banks : What do they enjoy doing as a family 09:28:03 From Bethany : Ask if there is any issues/or traumatic situations going on 09:29:04 From Kristine Cicchetti : pick something positive about child 09:29:04 From Brenda Stubblefield : I peeked in their classroom and she/he seemed to be really engaged 09:29:28 From Andrea | Family & Community | ESC of Central Ohio : maybe too that teacher shares those positives as part of the intervention process, particularly if the teacher is not apart of the attendance intervention team 09:29:28 From Bethany : Tell them something positive or interaction between you and the student 09:29:29 From Dante Banks : When Cecelia isn't here her lack of presence is felt. We miss her personality 09:29:33 From Amber : classmates really miss your child 09:34:08 From Brenda Stubblefield : Office staff 09:34:17 From Natalie Marsh : All could benefit from this because it can apply to more situations than just attendance. 09:34:20 From Amber Brookhart : Staff, nurse’s office, PBIS Committee, social workers, administration, office staff 09:34:20 From NCDSB Kim McEntee : School Admin 09:34:22 From Brenda Chow : Department Directors 09:34:23 From Kristine Cicchetti : Para's 09:34:25 From NCDSB Kim McEntee : Teachers 09:34:26 From Martha Helsley : Teachers who don’t feel comfortable discussing attendance 09:34:27 From Wynton Butler : Security 09:34:27 From ldaniels : everyone 09:34:28 From Bryan L. Crenshaw : Everyone! 09:34:28 From Amber : school secretaries, teachers 09:34:30 From Jerry & Mary : office staff and teachers 09:34:36 From Lisa Goldberg (she/her) : Literally everyone - including bus drivers and food service workers 09:34:37 From Dante Banks : Teachers, Operations, middle management 09:34:42 From Bethany : everybody - front desk, teachers, school counselor, dean of students 09:34:49 From Brenda Chow : School staff and teaching staff 09:34:55 From A. Bond : Attendance office staff 09:38:01 From iPhoneKelley : Great advice! 09:38:36 From Jerry & Mary : Very true.... 09:39:14 From Brenda Chow : Very very true 09:39:26 From Brenda Chow : Not enough follow up after the initial meetings. 09:39:36 From Brenda Stubblefield : Not catching it soon enough 09:39:37 From Lisa Goldberg (she/her) : We can admit making mistakes 09:39:39 From Kristine Cicchetti : Parents past experiences with schools, some parents due to COVID have never entered a building yet 09:39:41 From Bryan L. Crenshaw : Lack of communication from the school and the parent initially to address the situation 09:39:43 From Natalie Marsh : Distractions, like the video just spoke about. Having a team approach would help. 09:39:45 From Matthew Pitucco : cause: not beginning and setting the tone for the year in a spirit of true school/family parternship 09:39:45 From Sarah Knighten (she, her, hers) : Deeper sense of partnerships in the form of follow up 09:40:02 From Kristine Cicchetti : Inviting parents into the building for something fun, non-academic first 09:40:03 From BPage : I agree with not catching soon enough 09:40:04 From Amber Brookhart : Contact time frame; we are more accessible 8-4pm Families at times have more time to talk before and after our work hours 09:40:18 From Andrea | Family & Community | ESC of Central Ohio : school teams must stay in touch with the plan, integrate community partners, as well as school support staff 09:40:18 From Wynton Butler : Family issues arise and parent or student are afraid to mention the issue. 09:42:55 From Andrea | Family & Community | ESC of Central Ohio : covid really highlighted the power of community program partnerships. systems to ensure best practice in partnerships are always beneficial, especially when serving the whole child! 09:43:33 From Kristine Cicchetti : Prior to COVID we created a presentation and presented to them on why school attendance was importing to the community (ie. businesses), if a child is chronically absent they will become adults who are chronically absents and children are missing schools - their parents may have to miss work to help them. We them asked them to "Attendance Ambassador" and put a sticker on their business window with the school attendance motto so families would see it 09:43:54 From Cecelia Leong : Very cool, Kristine. 09:45:02 From Cathy Wolfenden : Breakout questions:1. What assets do we have in place to support students, families and staff’s mental, behavioral, and social & emotional needs?2. How are they helping students stay connected and engaged in learning? 09:45:15 From Cathy Wolfenden : Small group handout: https://www.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Results-in-the-Center-worksheet-v2.pdf 10:02:30 From Jessy : coffee talk, police at the playground, 10:02:34 From Lisa Goldberg (she/her) : Sending postcards and care packages to students who have been absent 10:02:44 From Amneris Crespo : I liked Sarah’s approach to having attendance meetings outside of the school. 10:02:52 From Amber Brookhart : Grant ideas to help get access to money to support families with needs. Having wellness fairs w/ prizes/passport to encourage learning more. 10:02:59 From Amber : police/community engagement 10:03:42 From ldaniels : Getting assistance from Communities In School and getting volunteer drivers 10:03:48 From A. Bond : It is important to not only have resources and services, but enough staffing to operate programs efficiently. 10:04:07 From Jerry & Mary : Parent hubs - where families can learn what resources are available to them. 10:04:21 From Brenda Stubblefield : I wish we could have someone whose entire job is to pick up kids who miss the bus 10:04:49 From Wynton Butler : Establish contacts with community centers in vicinity to schools to connect with students outside of school. 10:05:03 From Sarah Knighten (she, her, hers) : Same Brenda! 10:06:43 From Amber : kids help phone 10:07:06 From Shilo Hunnewell : Providing tangible pathways to success for students—in Jackson, TN students can use part of their school day to work in local factories. Many families need income and/or help at home—schools have to show how school is going to help them earn and be succesful. (LOOP Local options and opportunities program). https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/education/2020/03/03/jmcss-loop-featured-fox-news-fox-business/4930210002/ 10:07:27 From Amber : kids help phone students can call or text and be connected with a counsellor 24hrs a day 10:07:47 From Amber : https://kidshelpphone.ca/ 10:08:02 From Cecelia Leong : That's really helpful, Amber 10:18:13 From Cathy Wolfenden : Today's slides with resource links: https://www.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Session-3-GROUP-C-Partnering-to-Make-A-Difference-Feb-24-2022-v3.pdf 10:19:39 From Wynton Butler : Thanks for the great information. I have to jump to another meeting. 10:19:39 From Kristine Cicchetti : Thanks everyone, no question from me but it was great talking /sharing with the breakout groups 10:19:52 From Amber : Thank you! 10:20:00 From Cathy Wolfenden : Please let us know how we're doing with this quick evaluation: https://app.upmetrics.com/data_collector/ckf2oltbqlt8k0759tfdbfybj 10:20:09 From Amneris Crespo : Thank you! 10:20:14 From Amber Brookhart : Thanks everyone, this was great!! 10:20:22 From Jregan@KUSD.org : Thank you 10:20:23 From Brenda Chow : Thank you for providing these workshops! Very helpful. 10:21:41 From Brenda Stubblefield : Are we able to share the recording with co-workers? 10:22:16 From Brenda Stubblefield : That is what I thought but figured I should ask 10:22:37 From Lisa Goldberg (she/her) : Super helpful! Thank you for your expertise! 10:22:50 From Brenda Stubblefield : The materials are super helpful! 10:23:17 From Brenda Stubblefield : I wish all my principals were in the training 10:23:55 From Cliff Englishharden : Thank, I hope you continue receive support/funding. All information applied to helping our students improve truancy. . 10:27:31 From Andrea | Family & Community | ESC of Central Ohio : the other piece of this work is to embed those partners into the school and many partners can support at all tiers. schools can benefit from being intentional about seeing partners as supporters during and AT the school 10:27:33 From Jessy : where are they located 10:28:14 From Jessy : THANK YOU 10:28:59 From Molly Balfe : https://thrivingschools.kaiserpermanente.org/coronavirus-response/schools-reopening-playbook/ 10:29:19 From Molly Balfe : https://thrivingschools.kaiserpermanente.org/ 10:29:28 From Cathy Wolfenden : Evaluation link: https://app.upmetrics.com/data_collector/ckf2oltbqlt8k0759tfdbfybj 10:30:51 From Cathy Wolfenden : Today's presentation slides https://www.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Session-3-GROUP-C-Partnering-to-Make-A-Difference-Feb-24-2022-v3.pdf 10:32:25 From Bethany : Thank you 10:32:33 From Shilo Hunnewell : Thank you! Very helpful. Grateful for your time and expertise, and the collegues I spoke with in breakout rooms. 10:32:41 From Elizabeth Bair : Thank You! 10:32:46 From Jessy : Bye thank you