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, 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Becoming a member of INSA supports the work of an international community committed to promoting school attendance and responding to absenteeism. Members receive discounted rates for INSA events, access to video material and communication platforms in the INSA website, and subscription to INStAnt!, the quick-and-easy update on attendance issues and activities.
The International Network for School Attendance (INSA) promotes school attendance and responds to school attendance problems. We compile, generate, evaluate, and disseminate information, assessment, and intervention strategies.
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