2026 AAEA Summer Conference

Many schools and districts are still reeling from the drop in attendance since the pandemic. In this session, learn how attendance teams can access a zero-cost, pre-populated Excel spreadsheet that disaggregates Cognos data and turns the data into names of specific students in different subgroups like gender, SES, ELL, and even zip codes. That specialized data can be used to design or strengthen strategies to combat chronic absenteeism and increase overall attendance. Discover how building strong attendance begins with establishing personal relationships and a culture of engaging academic success. Participants will leave this interactive session armed with fresh perspectives, measurable goals, and a solid blueprint moving forward for their school and district.