Course description

This 45-minute online session is designed for staff leading attendance improvement in their schools. Participants will be introduced to key resources that support the development of attendance as a shared priority across the school community. For those seeking a more guided and experiential learning opportunity, we recommend enrolling in the full-day Establish foundational attendance conditions: shared priority, data and processes.

Course outcomes

Participants will develop a deeper understanding of:

• How to best use the professional learning resources with your staff

• Student attendance and engagement in your school’s context

• Defining, communicating, implementing and reviewing clear roles and responsibilities for promoting, monitoring and managing student attendance

Principal Capability Framework

Cognitive

  • C5 – Applies systems thinking to lead a cohesive approach to continuous improvement

Knowledge and Expertise

  • K5 – Leads the use of data to inform school and classroom decision-making,
  • K7 – Leads school improvement and collaborative inquiry

Professional Standards for Middle Leaders

  • Standard 1 – Enabling dispositions
  • Standard 2 – Enabling knowledge and skills
  • Standard 6 – Managing effectively

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