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Georgia Goes to School: 2026 Summer Administrator Series for Attendance

June 3 - June 17

Description:

Designed for district and school administrators, this three-part June series focuses on concrete actions that can be taken during the summer to improve attendance and support a strong start to the school year. Each 90-minute session begins with a 15-minute GaDOE spotlight on the featured topic and recommended summer action steps, followed by a 60-minute district exemplar presentation demonstrating effective, multidisciplinary approaches to improving student attendance and experiences.

June 3 – Clean Your Data, Strengthen Your Outreach
– Learn how clean, accurate data can strengthen attendance outreach, improve planning, and support early intervention.

June 10 – Using Specialized Staff Strategically to Improve Attendance
– Explore how districts can effectively leverage specialized staff to build a coordinated approach to attendance improvement.

June 17 – Building Attendance Review Teams That Drive Results
– Examine how strong Attendance Review Teams use clear processes, documentation, and follow-up to support students before concerns escalate.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Intended Audience: District Leaders, School Leaders

DOE Office: Whole Child Supports

Topics: Attendance, Whole Child Supports

Event Type: Event - Multiday

Delivery Mode(s): Virtual

Event will be recorded: Yes

Primary Contact: Lindsey Oliver - lindsey.oliver@doe.k12.ga.us

Secondary Contact: Tabathia Baldy - tabathia.baldy@doe.k12.ga.us

To report an issue with the event link, please email the event contact.

Sessions:

Jun 3, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Data and Outreach
Jun 10, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Specialized Staff
Jun 17, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Review Teams