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INSA’s Education and Policy Committee comprises members from different parts of the world (currently Australia, Ireland, United States) that bring together different perspectives and frameworks for understanding and responding to school attendance problems. The overarching aim of the Committee is to advance INSA’s mission to promote school attendance, by offering opportunities for collaboration, networking and professional learning; collating examples of good and innovative practice; engaging with policy, research, and diverse interested parties; developing policy briefs and position papers; and evaluating the impact of the Committee’s education and policy change efforts. The Committee is interested in addressing barriers to school attendance by actively engaging with diverse audiences and co-creating responsive approaches that benefit both our members and wider community.
“My entire career has focused on helping children and youth experience success in multiple facets of their lives. School is the training ground for life. We need to support students so that they are able to engage in their schooling successfully throughout their school careers.”
Dr. Patricia A. Graczyk, PhD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry
College of Medicine
University of Illinois Chicago
USA
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“I believe in the transformative potential of education and the unique role that schools play in children and young people’s lives. I am committed to working to support emotionally healthy and intellectually stimulating school environments that enable all students to attend, feel connected and to thrive at school.”
Dr Catriona O’Toole
Associate Professor
C.Psychol.Ps.S.I.
Maynooth University Department of Education
Ireland
"Access to education is a universal human right and can be a vehicle of change for individuals, communities, and society. I am excited to be part of an association such as INSA which has a commitment to support schools and systems to untangle the complexities in our understanding of school attendance and promote education for all”.
Dr Lisa McKay-Brown
Associate Professor of Learning Intervention
Faculty of Education
The University of Melbourne
“School attendance is the litmus for the health of our education system, the strength of our community bonds, and the commitment to inclusive learning environments where every voice matters.”
Dr Matthew White
Lecturer (Inclusive Education)
Course Coordinator Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) Online
PhD, MEd (Inclusion and Diversity), B. Arts/ B. Teaching (Secondary)
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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