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Welcome to the International Network for School Attendance (INSA), a vibrant hub dedicated to fostering school attendance and addressing absenteeism! 

Membership at INSA offers numerous benefits tailored for those involved in promoting school attendance and tackling absenteeism. For an annual fee of AUD$150 (€90) and just AUD$50 for full time students, members gain access to exclusive resources including educational videos, the INStAnt! newsletter, and discounts on conferences.

INSA provides a valuable platform for academics, practitioners, and policymakers to share research, collaborate on intervention strategies, and stay informed about the latest developments in the field.

INSA Website Now Available in Multiple Languages

INSA is delighted to announce that stage 1 of website translation is now complete. Selected pages are now available in Dutch, German, French, Japanese and Spanish. More languages and additional pages coming soon!

To access translations, click the “Other Languages” button.

About

INSA NETWORK

 INSA serves as a dynamic platform for stakeholders including academics, practitioners, and policymakers to access the latest developments, share impactful research and practices, and collaborate globally.

Our mission encompasses connecting and mentoring emerging researchers and practitioners, hosting annual global meetings, and thoroughly documenting ongoing and historical dialogues in the field.

We invite you to explore more about our mission, the origins of INSA, and the dedicated efforts of our Executive Committee through this website. Whether you are looking to contribute your research, seek effective intervention strategies, or forge international policy connections, INSA is the place to be!

Resources

Families

These are resources that have been prepared for use by parents and families who are invested in school attendance.

Schools

These are resources which could help schools promote attendance, understand absenteeism, and intervene with absenteeism.

Clinics

These resources are usually intended for use by practitioners (e.g., psychologists, social workers), some of whom may work in mental health care settings.

Communities

These resources may foster change inside and outside the school setting. They often require school-community partnerships.

Researchers

These resources can aid standardized recruitment and assessment of youth with attendance problems.

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Save the Date!

2026 Conference

The date for our next Conference has been set! It is scheduled for 30th September – 2nd October 2026, to be held in Alicante, Spain.

The conference will be held at Hotel Alicante Golf.

Stay tuned for further details.

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Research

Our Resources section is a treasure trove of information on school attendance and absenteeism, offering a comprehensive array of academic and practical materials. You’ll find a chronological collection of research articles, complete with links to original sources where available, alongside in-depth coverage of current internationally-relevant research projects.

For those interested in specific regional studies, detailed insights into country-specific research are readily accessible. Additionally, we include completed works such as doctoral dissertations and summaries of other significant studies that have contributed to the field.

This wealth of resources is designed to support and inform all stakeholders engaged in promoting consistent school attendance and addressing challenges related to absenteeism.