Attendance Interventions That Work: Strategies from 20 Years of Partnership
May 20, 2026 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
May 20, 2026 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
Chronic absenteeism doesn’t fix itself—and most districts know it. The hard question is figuring out what actions will actually make a difference.
In this free webinar, attendance experts from SchoolStatus share what 20 years of partnership with K–12 districts has taught them about what really works. Expect real district stories, honest lessons, and practical steps—including a look at how SchoolStatus Attend helps districts identify students early, automate outreach, and free up staff to have the conversations that uncover the barriers to attendance.
Attendance Interventions That Work: Strategies from 20 Years of Partnership
May 20, 2026 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
May 20, 2026 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
During this free webinar, you’ll learn:
- How to identify which students are at risk of chronic absenteeism before it’s too late
- Which intervention strategies consistently move the needle—and which ones waste time
- How proactive, positive family communication builds the trust that gets students back in school
- How SchoolStatus Attend supports every step of your attendance strategy
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Kara Stern has seen school from just about every angle: high school English teacher, middle school principal, fellowship director for math and science teachers across New York City, and head of school at a rural N-12 school. That breadth is what she brings to her work at SchoolStatus, where she writes, speaks, and challenges educators to build the kinds of school communities where every student thrives. She holds a Master’s in Education Leadership from Teachers College and a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from NYU.
April Ritter is a forward-thinking operational leader with more than two decades of experience in the K-12 attendance improvement space. As VP of Global Operations at SchoolStatus, she oversees Customer Success, Implementation, and Client Support—driving operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration to help school districts improve efficiency and student outcomes. Before joining SchoolStatus, April held progressive operations leadership roles at School Innovations & Achievement for more than a decade.
As the Senior Customer Success Manager at SchoolStatus, Brenda Tapp is in constant conversations with the school and district staff who are tasked with improving student attendance. With over 2 decades of experience in overseeing daily operations and leading high-performing intervention and technical training teams, Brenda has honed her expertise in attendance management and interventions. She actively participates with the State Attendance Review Board, serving as liaison with district leaders and collaborating with IT and front-line staff to implement best practices and achieve remarkable attendance goals.