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Tuesday, June 5 • 12:40pm - 2:00pm
Combatting Chronic Absenteeism in the Classroom: What Can Teachers Do?

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Chronic absenteeism has a direct and significant impact on student achievement and gradation. Chronic absenteeism is a predictor of being grade level in 3rd grade reading, failing classes in high school, and ultimately in dropping out. In this session we will define chronic absenteeism and its impact on education, investigate the causes of chronic absenteeism, and discuss what teachers and administrators can do to combat the issue.
Speakers
avatar for John Girodat

John Girodat

Education Program Consultant, Kansas State Department of Education
I have been in education my entire career. I spent 12 years as a 7-12 grade Social Studies teacher, coach and athletic director. I also spent 5 years in building level administration before moving to the Department of Education in October of 2017. I left the department for a couple... Read More →
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Branden Johnston

Assistant Director, KSDE
Assistant Director in charge of Graduation, Dropout Prevention, Alternative, Charter, and Virtual Education.

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Tuesday June 5, 2018 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
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