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Title slide with a blue and teal geometric background featuring the U.S. Department of Education seal and the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) logo at the top left. Large white text reads, "In School Every Day: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Among Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness." Smaller yellow text at the bottom states, "We'll begin momentarily. Feel free to say hello in the chat."

In School Every Day: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Among Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

In this webinar, presenters will explore evidence-based strategies to prevent and address chronic absenteeism among children and youth experiencing homelessness (CYEH) at the student and system levels.

By watching this webinar viewers will:

  • have a clear understanding of chronic absenteeism, including its effects on CYEH and, more broadly, schools, and LEAs;
  • be aware of key strategies to address chronic absenteeism among all students (multi-tiered approach) and CYEH specifically, including the role of data in informing efforts and how to access relevant data; and
  • learn from a practitioner spotlight about their experiences in addressing chronic absenteeism among CYEH.

Presenters: NCHE Staff; Student Engagement and Attendance Technical Assistance Center (SEAC); and Count Me In! Midcoast Youth Center, and Regional School Unit 1 (Maine)
Date recorded: February 25, 2026
Length: 1 hour and 28 minutes

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