Jul 04 2024 53 mins
In this episode, guest host Ross Romano talks with Jen Perry, Senior Manager of Learning Design and Whole Learner at Edmentum.
Jen helps us identify the types and indicators of trauma present in many school districts, the causes of chronic absenteeism as well as the ongoing trends, the risk factors for disengagement, how to integrate educator and student engagement, and more.
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Defining Resilient Schools
01:32 What 'Resilience' Means
03:44 Trauma and Adaptability
06:15 Indicators of Trauma
09:59 Attendance as an Indicator
23:49 Behavior and Connection
16:36 COVID-19 Impact on Attendance
25:01 Chronic Absenteeism
30:16 Creating Meaningful Engagement
35:16 Example from Rochester City School
39:22 Importance of Career-Connected Learning
41:58 AI and Education
46:16 The Whole Learner Framework
Related Resources:
- Read Jen’s District Administration article, Connectedness is key: 3 ways to reverse chronic absenteeism
- Learn more about Edmentum: https://www.edmentum.com
About the guest
Jen Perry is Senior Manager of Learning Design and Whole Learner at Edmentum. Jen has worked over 30+ years with youth in educational and community settings. As a teacher, administrator, and trainer, her passion has been to help educators develop an understanding of the importance of social-emotional learning and build trauma-informed responses and systems. This work has included supporting youth, administrators, and schools in understanding behavior and implementing transformational change through strength-based approaches. Connect on LinkedIn
About the host
Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He has spent over a decade helping dozens of founders, C-level executives, and authors develop and distribute compelling thought leadership through a variety of media channels. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn
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