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5:40pm MST

Tackling Chronic Absenteeism: The Here and Now Program at Lava Ridge Intermediate

Friday January 31, 2025 5:40pm - 6:25pm MST

Are you wringing your hands over chronic absenteeism in your school? At Lava Ridge Intermediate, we took a fresh approach with our *Here and Now Club*—a tiered intervention that is beginning to impact student lives. Join us as we dive into the strategies we’ve implemented, the data behind our progress, and practical ideas to bring back to your own school community. Let's work together to ensure every student is *here and now* for their future!

Speakers

Tonya Jesienouski

Lava Ridge Intermediate

Tonya Jesienouski is a school counselor at Lava Ridge Intermediate in St George Utah. She has worked in education for 25+ years and served as a member of the USCA board for three years. She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from SUU and an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology/School... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 5:40pm - 6:25pm MST
DHHS A101

Counseling