The National Center for School Engagement

is proud to launch our new on-line course entitled:

Truancy and Dropout: Mending the Cracks

in the Graduation Pipeline

This course was developed in response to the many requests we receive for information on best practices in improving attendance and promoting school engagement. The course covers:

· Why school attendance matters so much

· AAA Schools: the NCSE approach

· Causes of truancy

· Patterns of absence

· Helpful approaches

· Tips for effective case management

· Compulsory school attendance law

· Evaluation

Go to our homepage or see the course brochure for more information or to register.

Individual and group rates are available. Sign up before November 30, 2010 to take advantage of our introductory price!

(Thanks to start-up support from the NJ Office of the Attorney General, the course is free to New Jersey residents and employees.)