It’s quite bewildering when your child starts refusing to go to school. This isn’t anything that we were trained for as parents. Once this becomes a pattern, a disruption, or starts to cause a negative impact, then it is time to take immediate steps to help your child.
This simple 9 step infographic shows you how to work toward getting your child back to school. It is important that you don’t delay by hoping that it will get better or it’s just passing phase.
By Jayne Demsky
When a child begins missing school consistently, families often hear a mix of terms—school avoidance, school refusal, and truancy. These words are sometimes used interchangeably, yet they describe very different realities. Understanding these distinctions is essential, not only for parents, but for schools tasked with responding appropriately.
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By Jayne Demsky
Georgia's new attendance law, SB 123, is here, and it's a major shift. No longer can schools expel students solely for absenteeism. Instead, the law, effective July 1, 2025, mandates a deeper look at the root causes of why students are missing school. This article explores why SB 123 is a critical opportunity, not a compliance burden. It's a chance to move from punishment to empathy. But to succeed, schools must address one critical, often-overlooked piece of the puzzle: "school avoidance." Disc
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By Daniel Levi
For Texas families of children with disabilities or chronic health needs, frequent school absences are often unavoidable. However, Texas law has strict rules about attendance, including the 90% attendance rule and truancy laws that may impact class credit and graduation. This guide explains those rules in depth and offers practical strategies for staying in compliance, protecting your child’s rights, and building strong partnerships with your child’s school.
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