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Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Through Inclusive and Equitable Practices for All

March 21, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This AA will empower school leaders with knowledge of the historical context & research of systemic barriers/issues that have infiltrated our educational system, fragmented our school communities, & have widened the chronic absenteeism gap. Additionally, school leaders will acquire solution-based strategies for decreasing chronic absenteeism by eliminating systemic obstacles/barriers within their educational environments, which are often directly connected to culture/climate transformations. These essential tools should transform school leaders’ daily practices & empower them to create inclusive educational environments that will produce equitable outcomes, decrease chronic absenteeism, & promote community healing.

IPA will deliver this ONLINE training through Zoom. To participate in the virtual workshop, you must have Internet access, a web camera, and a microphone.

You will receive the Zoom training link, handouts, and detailed instructions in the registration confirmation from netforum@ilprincipals.org. If you don’t see the confirmation in your inbox after registering, please send an email to workshops@ilprincipals.org.

  • Registration closes at 12 p.m. the day before the event.
  • Registrations are not accepted over the phone.
  • Receive a refund. Credits and refunds will be issued as follows:
    • If written notice is received more than five business days prior to the event, a $25 service charge will be assessed.
    • If written notice is received within five business days of the event, a $50 service charge will be assessed.
  • ISBE requires attendance during the entire workshop to receive Administrator Academy credit. Individuals arriving late or leaving early, for any reason, are not eligible for Academy credit.
  • Groups can register using the Group Registration Form.