| Description | | This training focuses on evidence-based, action-oriented strategies for school teams aiming to reduce absenteeism through enhancing student connectedness and strengthening students’ sense of belonging. The session aligns with the aims of Nebraska Project AWARE and Nebraska School Mental Health Project, with a focus on promotion strategies and resources that are evidence-based to reduce absenteeism and improve student connection, while working closely with families and communities.
Objectives:
Describe innovative prevention and promotion strategies and resources that support student engagement and mental well-being that can support all students and families.
Identify evidence-based, action-oriented strategies to reduce student absenteeism by enhancing student connectedness and fostering a stronger sense of belonging that align with their current policies and strategies.
Create data-points within the participant’s current teaming system that can be used to determine type of strategy or program (e.g., Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 and/or Tier 3) that would best align with the needs of the team and family.
Topics:
Foundations of Chronic Absenteeism and School Connectedness
Function of Chronic Absenteeism
Multi-Tiered Strategies to Address Chronic Absenteeism
Engaging Families to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism
Using School Data
*Stipends offered* |
| Location | | ESU 7 - SOUTH BUILDING |
| Status |  | Open
7 Registered 
5 Minimum; 50 Maximum; 10 Lunch Count |
| Section Dates | |
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| June 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
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| Registration Deadline | | June 1, 2026 |
| Add to Calendar | | Add to my calendar |
| Registration Fees | |
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| Lunch | | Lunch will be provided. |
| College Credit | | This section is not available for college credit. |
| SMART Service | | 1112.08 Special Education PD |
| Comments | | Thank you for registering for this ESU 7 event. We are excited to see you!
Enter and exit through the main doors. Doors will be unlocked 30 minutes prior to the event and will lock promptly at the start time of the event. No need to buzz in.
By registering for this event, you give ESU 7 permission to take and post your photo on ESU 7 sponsored media, including social media. If you wish to register, but do not agree to this release, please contact Angie Arndt at aarndt@esu7.org or 402-564-0815 for registration assistance. |
