2023-24 Building the Bridge between Chronic Absenteeism and Student Behavior - Held Virtually

"Building the Bridge between Chronic Absenteeism and Student Behavior"

A Virtual Workshop

Saturday, October 21, 2023:

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

30 minute lunch break

$25 for Support Staff

$45 for NASA Members

$65 for Non-NASA Members

If you are repeating this course in a new school year, you WILL receive credit and and salary advancement again (see details below)!

ALL are welcome, including anyone in a non-administrative position!

Participants will earn .5 credit (7.5 hours) toward license renewal!

This workshop ALSO counts for step advancement in Clark and most Nevada School Districts!

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In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for license renewal AND ALSO 2.5 CUs - THOSE IN NON-ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS EARN BOTH!

(unlimited CUs in this category for those in non-administrative positions)

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for license renewal OR 2.5 hours toward step-advancement - not both for administrators.

(maximum of 30 hours per advancement cycle for administrators in this category)!

Washoe County participants will be required to also register for this course in "MyPGS" in order to receive in-service credit toward salary advancement.

Rosanne Richards

College, Career, Equity, and School Choice Unit Director

Clark County School District

Rosanne Richards currently serves as the College, Career, Equity, and School Choice Unit Director with the Clark County School District. Ms. Richards has been with the Clark County School District since August 2003 and always put the needs of students at the forefront of her work. Ms. Richards began teaching at the elementary level and moved to middle school early in her career. Ms. Richards served as a literacy trainer, dean of students, and an administrator in central office.

Additionally, working in central office and in the field, Ms. Richards understands the importance of supporting schools at all levels with balanced leadership, a growth mindset, and a dedication to achievement.

Ms. Richards earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Accounting, Master of Science in Education, and earned a Master of Science in Leadership and Educational Administration. Ms. Richards currently serves as the NASA Nevada Central Office Administrators’ Association President-Elect and will elevate to the presidency of this component group on July 1, 2022.

Workshop Description:

The goal of all school districts is 100% student attendance and participation, unfortunately the reality can be quite bleak. When students are sitting in their seats, the sky is the limit for their futures. Additionally, when students are learning and engaged, discipline improves, and student goals are met. This workshop will provide real-time solutions on how to bridge the gap between Chronic Absenteeism and student behavior while ensuring all learning objectives are met. As Chronic Absenteeism and student behavior have become an increasing global problem, participants will have opportunity to discuss the issues with other school districts and design a model for their own classroom to improve engagement, participation, and behaviors.

Outcomes

• Participants will review a case study and learn the about the tiers of Chronic Absenteeism.
• Participants will acquire knowledge for resolutions regarding Chronic Absenteeism and how to improve student discipline in their classrooms.
• Participants will learn how to manage student interactions through positive behavior interventions, classroom management strategies, and relationship building and mentoring.