Firm Foundation, Bright Futures: A Guide to Improving Student Attendance

Graczyk, P. A. (November, 2023). Firm foundation, bright futures: A guide to improving student attendance. Keynote address at the Nederlands Congres Schoolaanwezigheid (Dutch Conference on School Attendance). Eindhoven, Netherlands. 

In her enlightening keynote address titled “Firm Foundation, Bright Futures: A Guide to Improving Student Attendance,” Dr. Graczyk provided conference participants with an overview of a tiered framework to serve as a foundation for their efforts to address the critical issue of student attendance. Her presentation began by shining a spotlight on the importance of school attendance for academic success and long-term well-being. It inspired participants to utilize their attendance data in novel ways and to select and implement evidence-informed practices based on student needs, ensuring students brighter futures through improved school attendance.