Chronic absenteeism is a persistent challenge facing schools across the country. While interventions are crucial, building strong relationships between educators and families is the foundation for lasting change.
Join us for a special webinar to kick off the third annual National PTHV Week as we explore the powerful connection between Parent Teacher Home Visits and improved student attendance. Hear from our experts and our partners from Attendance Works, along with educators and leaders from Washoe County School District, as they share insights, data, and strategies for implementing successful home visit programs and how they are combatting chronic absence with family engagement.
Webinar Highlights
- The profound connection between home visits in student attendance
- Mindset shifts of educators
- Real-world examples of successful home visit practices
- Strategies for overcoming challenges and building sustainable initiatives
- Resources and support for implementing home visits in your school or district
Speakers
- Gina Martinez-Keddy, Executive Director, and Rachel Brice, Program Director – Parent Teacher Home Visits
- Hedy Chang, Executive Director and President, and Cecelia Leong, Vice President of Program — Attendance Works
- Libby Stanford, Reporter, Education Week (Moderator)
- Dr. Paul LaMarca, Chief Student and Family Supports Officer — Washoe County School District
- Daniel Kirk, Principal — Lemmon Valley Elementary School
- Londy Hidalgo, English Language Development Coach, and Irene Garibay Torres, Family & Community Engagement Liaison — Washoe County School District
Discover how PTHV can transform your school culture, strengthen family-school partnerships, and ultimately improve student outcomes. This webinar will provide actionable steps and resources to help you get started on your own home visit journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and be part of the movement to break the attendance barrier.
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Join us on Tuesday, September 17th, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Pacific Time/3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time, for this action-inspiring webinar.
