Improve Enrollment and Attendance using Evidence Based Practices

Improve Enrollment and Attendance using Evidence Based Practices

June 27, 2018, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, at Metro ECSU

Who should attend: Principals, Assistant Principals, District Leaders, Other Educators

Is your school and district knowledgeable about what root causes are interfering with student learning and attendance, such as their social, emotional or physical health, teaching and learning practices, discipline, and school climate issues?

This workshop will explore the link between attendance, enrollment and school climate, as they relate to academic achievement. Evidenced-based strategies to improve attendance and enrollment will be shared, as well as tools or resources for participants.

Participants will:

· Learn about strategies to improve enrollment and attendance

· Review case studies of strategies in action

· Explore disparities in policy and practice

· Leave with tools and resources

Presenter: Heather Hirsch, School Climate specialist, Minnesota Department of Education. An in-demand workshop presenter across the state of MN, Heather’s work for MDE addresses school climate, school safety, and social emotional learning. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health, and a School Climate Leadership Certificate from the National School Climate Center. She is a South Washington County School Board member, and serves on the board of a non-profit aimed at improving literacy and social emotional skills of students.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, when special accommodations are needed, contact Susan Frame, 612-638-1543, or susan.frame@metroecsu.org) at least two (2) weeks before the event date. Special accommodation cancellation notices are accepted no later than two (2) business days before the event date. Cancellations after the deadline will be billed for special accommodations fees.

$10 processing fee on all invoices.

 

Cancellation: You can cancel your own registration for an event before the cancellation deadline. (Please check the event information for specific cancellation details.) If the event has a fee, refunds are possible only if cancellation is prior to the deadline. If you do not attend and do not cancel prior to an event, you are still responsible for payment and will be billed.

Special Accommodations: Please alert BrightWorks 2-3 weeks prior to the workshop/event if you need special accommodations, including sign language interpreters. (BrightWorks requires a notice of 2 business days to cancel a sign language interpreter. If you fail to cancel, we reserve the right to bill your school/district for this expense.) Update your profile as needed. Special accommodations are not included with each registration, but are stored in your profile until you make changes.