The Attendance USA Connection

In this episode, we dive deep into innovative strategies for increasing student attendance, addressing systemic barriers, and building strong community partnerships. Jansen Azarias-Suzumoto shares his inspiring journey from childhood challenges to leading impactful community work in Arizona, emphasizing empathetic accountability and collaborative solutions.

In this episode of the Attendance USA Connection podcast, hosts Shelneka Marsalone and Sharon Bradley welcome Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, a leading researcher in school attendance and family stability. The conversation explores the importance of parent engagement in increasing school attendance, the impact of family stability on student success, and practical strategies for schools to better engage parents. Dr. Gentle-Genitty shares her origin story and research focus, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to addressing absenteeism. The episode concludes with actionable insights for educators and parents to work together in supporting students' attendance and overall well-being.Resources: Perception of School Social Bonding (PSSB) Instrument: Structural and Concurrent Validity | Contemporary School Psychology https://share.google/QVNZ0uCTJYc4z11M0

The AttendanceUSA Connection podcast aims to address the critical issue of chronic absenteeism in schools by connecting research, practice, and resources. Hosts Shelneka Marsalone and Sharon Bradley discuss the importance of building partnerships, understanding psychosocial needs, and creating supportive systems to engage students and families effectively. They share their professional journeys, the inception of Attendance USA, and their vision for future conversations that will empower educators and communities to tackle absenteeism collaboratively.Attendance USA Resource GuidesAttendance USA websiteAttendance USA videohttps://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=892a6834e9&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1849874234874837597&th=19ac12d0c8dcba5d&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_mig9o60g0&zwFor more information about your hosts: About Shelneka and We Got GoalsAbout | We Got Goals LLCAbout Sharon and RestorativeFlo Educational SolutionsAbout — RestorativeFlo Educational Solutions

The introduction episode of AttendanceUSA Connection sets the stage for a series of insightful conversations aimed at linking research, practice, and resources to help students across the country succeed. Hosts Shelneka Marsalone and Sharon Bradley introduce the podcast's mission to engage with educational leaders, practitioners, researchers, and community organizations who are transforming challenges into opportunities for student and family reengagement.