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SchoolStatus Launches Literacy Solution to Help Districts Engage Families in Improving Reading Outcomes
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When we took away the clerical piece of attendance interventions, principals became more connected to students and families. They started to recognize the real-life barriers to attendance. Now, they’re connected to people and not paper.Dr. Margie Boulware
Executive Director of Special Programs, Corsicana ISDResearch demonstrates that family support for language and literacy activities at home is positively related to children’s outcomes, including reading acquisition, language, vocabulary learning, conceptual development, and literacy achievement.Partnering with Families for Early Language and Literacy: Research-based Strategies for Early Childhood Educators – 2nd Edition
B.J., Cunningham, P.D., Bachman, H.F. & Wellman, M.E.Having a student’s data and family communication on a single screen means that we’re seeing issues sooner, and then can address those issues immediately.Elizabeth Lalor
Assistant Superintendent, Galena Park ISDFor us, SchoolStatus is a data warehouse where we can see the whole child. If we’re doing an MTSS process on a student, I can see attendance, discipline, grades, test scores, and what kind of engagement educators have had with the parent — all in one place.Pamela Dillard
Director of Technology, Greenville Public SchoolsSchoolStatus is a powerhouse data and communication tool.Chad Shealy
Superintendent, Vicksburg Warren School DistrictWe’ve saved hundreds of hours of staff time, and I’m sure many more for our parent community. By digitizing and automating everything through [SchoolStatus Forms & Flows], there’s no more populating information from the DOE into forms by hand.Renny Fong
Principal at PS 130 Hernando De Soto (Manhattan)[SchoolStatus Boost: Inspire] has played a huge role in our continuous learning and coaching process, which has led to the observed professional growth of our teachers.Josh Snyder
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SchoolStatus has provided us a tool to make communication easier, more transparent, and quantifiable.Dr. Ron Brown
Former Superintendent, Lumpkin County SchoolsWe’ve seen an over 50% decrease in chronic absenteeism, which is the statewide goal. We’re already there, in just one year of work.Jessica Hull
Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement, Roseville City School DistrictThe help [SchoolStatus] gave us was amazing; I’ve never before received help like that from any company. Honestly, we feel like we want to stay with [SchoolStatus] forever.Dina Testa
Assistant Principal, Intermediate School 7 at NYCDOEEveryone wins when you stay in the loop, and SchoolStatus Connect really helped me make that happen while also saving me time.Ellen Zissis
First Grade Teacher, Chartiers Valley Primary SchoolOur families now feel that they’re not alone. They know we want to talk with them. That’s why we’re using SchoolStatus Connect.Maureen Brown
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Working at SchoolStatus is an incredible experience—our supportive team culture creates an environment where I feel valued and inspired. The company prioritizes both personal happiness and professional growth.Dr. Stephanie Walters
Customer Lifecycle Marketing ManagerI like the ease with which I can contact families using my own personal phone without giving out my personal number. I also like that the student's contacts are readily available. This platform works well for families to contact us, too. We can truly partner in the student's education and work towards a goal that works for all.Abigail S.
TeacherWe’ve seen an over 50% decrease in chronic absenteeism, which is the statewide goal. We’re already there, in just one year of work.Jessica Hull
Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement, Roseville City School District
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ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
From Compliance to Impact: CA District Strategies That Boost Attendance
What 3.3M school-home messages reveal about timing, consistency, and family response
As districts face tighter budgets and increased scrutiny, Child Welfare & Attendance teams are being asked to clearly show the impact of their work. Early outreach plays a critical role in preventing disengagement—but its effectiveness hasn’t always been easy to quantify.
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ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
From Compliance to Impact: CA District Strategies That Boost Attendance
Join CASCWA and SchoolStatus for attendance tactics you can start using today—and strategic planning to implement long-term. San Lorenzo USD and Garden Grove USD share examples of how early, supportive communication, paired with tiered interventions and cross-team coordination, have improved attendance and student outcomes in their districts. Plus, we’ll give you national benchmarks to use when measuring your family engagement results based on data from 3.3M school–family messages.
During this free webinar, you’ll learn:
- When outreach has the greatest impact—from the first 60–90 days to the January “cliff”
- What days and times to send messages for the highest family response rates
- How to keep families engaged throughout the year with supportive, proactive outreach
- District strategies in action, including tiered interventions (Tier 1–3) and stronger SART/SARB design
- And we’ll share additional resources to help you document the impact of your programs
Rocio Gonzalez-Romero
Child Welfare and Attendance Specialist, San Lorenzo Unified School District
Rocio Gonzalez-Romero has served the San Lorenzo Unified School District for over a decade as a Child Welfare and Attendance Specialist. Her work is grounded in equity-based and trauma-informed practices, ensuring students and families feel supported rather than punished. Through a strong community-centered approach, Rocio is dedicated to decreasing chronic absenteeism and helping students stay connected to school.
Marvin Atkins, Jr.
Director of Student Services, Garden Grove Unified School District
Marvin Atkins currently serves as the Director of Student Services for the Garden Grove Unified School District, a role he has held since July 1, 2025. With over two decades of experience in public education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and district leader, Marvin brings a systems-focused approach to student services that centers on attendance, engagement, and whole-child supports. In his current role, he oversees critical programs including McKinney-Vento and Foster Youth services, attendance interventions and SARB, systems of care through ASPIRE, crisis response, and cross-departmental collaboration designed to proactively address barriers to student success. Known for building coherent, data-informed structures that support schools while reducing unnecessary burden, Marvin is deeply committed to creating environments where students feel supported, connected, and present—both physically and emotionally—so they can thrive academically and personally.
Erik Elorriaga
Senior Account Executive, SchoolStatus
A UCLA graduate with dual degrees in Psychology and Economics and an MA from CSU Long Beach, Erik began his career as a Special Education Teacher and Para-Professional in Torrance Unified School District, where he developed a deep understanding of students’ diverse learning needs. This foundation in education, combined with over 22 years in educational transformation and leadership, shapes his approach to improving student outcomes. Currently, as a Senior Account Executive at SchoolStatus, Erik partners with schools nation-wide to boost student achievement and improve attendance through data-driven strategies and research backed interventions. His expertise lies in implementing systems that strengthen family engagement and reduce chronic absenteeism, while establishing a culture of belonging that provides students with opportunities to learn and develop. Drawing from his SPED background, Erik maintains a student-first philosophy, believing that every child can succeed when given the right support to thrive.