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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 70, members gain access to exclusive resources including educational videos, a discussion forum for global networking, 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.

Special issue of Orbis Scholae (2021-2022)

INSA is delighted to collaborate with the journal Orbis Scholae for a special issue on ‘Recording, Reporting, & Using School Attendance Data’. To improve school attendance, education and government departments around the world engage in some form of monitoring through the recording and reporting of absenteeism.

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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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Activities

The date for our next Conference has been set! It is scheduled for Oct 30 — Nov 1, 2024 and will be hosted in New Orleans.

The conference is focused on showcasing various globally relevant research projects. It will include both current and completed studies, as well as a collection of scholarly articles and doctoral dissertations on related topics.

This exclusive event promises to be a gathering of minds dedicated to improving school attendance worldwide. From welcoming students, parents, organizations, scholars, researchers, school resource officers, pediatricians, and more, we invite you to share your innovative ideas and expertise with us.

We look forward to welcoming you to New Orleans for what promises to be a rich learning experience and networking opportunity. Find out more about the conference here.

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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.