Course description
This 45-minute online session supports school leaders to strengthen attendance as a shared priority across their school community. Participants will be introduced to practical approaches for promoting positive attendance cultures, clarifying staff responsibilities and strengthening engagement with families. Resources and tools to support implementation will be provided. For a deeper exploration of this topic, participants may wish to enrol in the full-day Establish foundational attendance conditions: shared priority, data and processes workshop.
Course outcomes
Participants will develop a deeper understanding of:
- establishing attendance as a shared priority across the school community
- defining, communicating and reviewing clear roles and responsibilities for attendance improvement
- strengthening positive attendance cultures and family engagement
- using practical tools and resources to support implementation in their school
- how to best use the professional learning resources with their staff
Australian Professional Standards
- Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
Principal Capability Framework
Social
- S4 – Creates a safe and secure environment for students and staff
Knowledge and Expertise
- K6 – Leads, models and engages in professional learning
- K8 – Leads school management and administration