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Shelley, Steve and Stan continue part 3 of their discussion about an article published in October 2022 by Dr. Jess Whitley of the University of Ottawa and Dr. Beth Saggers Queensland University of Technology. It’s called“School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well.” Restorative leadership is the lens through which we see and discuss this complex concern. School climate impacts attendance and this is something school staff can work on.
School climate is about the staff and the families
Parents’ experiences of school can be a challenging factor
Parents are a tremendous resource for schools
Parents as ambassadors for the school
When you meet with families, consider starting with the parents
Think about the kinds of questions you ask in meetings and then listen openly
Shelley checks out of Parent Council – a story
Circles allow every student a voice in setting the climate
Schools can do something about school climate that impacts attendance
Parents included and started a cartooning club – a story
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Link to the full article “School attendance problems are complex, and our solutions need to be as well
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