During this engaging session, our panel of seasoned educators, researchers, and community leaders will share their insights, experiences, and strategies for effectively combating absenteeism. Discover the latest research findings, successful intervention programs, and practical tips for parents, educators, and policymakers alike.

Panelists:

Dr. David Blatt - Director of Research and Strategic Impact at OK Appleseed

Officer Benjamin Hill - School Resource Officer (SRO) at Glenpool Public Schools

Dr. Ebony Johnson - Tulsa Public Schools District Superintendent

Aubrey Flowers - Head of Cradle to Career Initiative at Impact Tulsa

Kyle Hoff - Truancy Court Program Coordinator at the Office of Tribal Justice Administration for the Chickasaw Nation

Our educational experts explain, using research findings and on-the-ground experience, how to tackle chronic absenteeism. They also address how different districts across the state deal with absenteeism.

Student absenteeism is a major factor in student success. Teachers and administrators should remind students that their presence matters and that they are wanted in the classroom.