Chronic Absenteeism
Thursday, March 14 from 5:30-6:30pm
In this session participants will learn about key legal requirements and best practices related to addressing chronic absenteeism, overlapping issues related to mental health, and strategies for promoting student return to school. The session will highlight the key roles of school administrators, the school physician, the school nurse and parents in addressing chronic absenteeism. The session will include a review of a case study that highlights common issues and strategies for addressing chronic absenteeism.
Speakers Include:
Kristina Donovan, PhD
Administrative Supervisor of Student Services Office of Guidance and Operations
Freehold Regional High School District
David Nash, Esq.
Director of Legal Education and National Outreach for the Foundation for Educational Administration
Wayne Yankus, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Medical Liaison, Ridgewood & Leonia Public Schools