About us
We have been educating families and schools on school avoidance best practices and evidence-based strategies for the past ten years. We are fortunate to work with world-leading clinicians, researchers, and educators who contribute to our resources and support our mission.
Even though school avoidance has been wreaking havoc on many families for years, now, post-pandemic, it has become a universal crisis. Through the years of talking with thousands of families and schools, we know what works and what it takes to get kids back to learning.
We are dedicated to families and schools to improving school avoidance outcomes through our expert courses, advocacy, and resources.
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For Parents
When thinking about parenting, you probably never thought something as basic as school attendance would be a problem.
So, when you see signs of distress about school or your child stops attending school, it is scary, confusing, and can quickly overwhelm you and your household. You are not alone, we can help.
School Avoidance 101 & 102
For Educators
Chronic absenteeism due to school avoidance is a huge challenge facing you and your colleagues in our post covid world.
We can help as your resource for the most relevant, evidence-based interventions and strategies from leading school avoidance experts worldwide. We appreciate you and want to make it easier for you to help your students.
School Avoidance Facts
Intervention Roadmap
Prevention
Parents As Partners
School Avoidance vs Truancy
Professional Development
Tier 2 and Tier 3 Intervention for Chronic Absenteeism
School Avoidance
Master Class for Parents
Never before have parents had access to this level of experienced professionals sharing comprehensive and specific information that you can use right away.
Get the essential pieces of the school avoidance puzzle from five clinical psychologists, a special education attorney, and a school psychologist so you can take positive steps toward getting your child back to school.
Evidence-Based Therapuetic Interventions
Parental Strategies and Responses
Your School’s Role
U.S. Educational and Disability Laws
Reintegration Planning
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WHO WE ARE
We Are Here To Support You
The School Avoidance Alliance is dedicated to supporting the lives of children and families struggling with school avoidance by giving them the resources they need to get back to school.
We partner with Parents, Educators, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, Mental Health Providers, Educational Advocates, and any organization supporting improved student mental health, educational engagement, and social-emotional learning.
As advocates and school avoidance educators, we work toward improved responses, growing awareness, and utilizing evidence-based interventions to help get our absent kids back to a learning environment.
INTERVENTIONS:
My Child Won't Go To School. Is This School Avoidance?
Research shows that early interventions by families and schools provide the best outcomes. We share the most up-to-date information on school avoidance best practices and resources for getting kids back on track.
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Articles, Interviews & Information
Understanding Truancy Law in Florida: What Parents Need to Know
Florida’s truancy law can turn school absences into legal battles, even for children who are missing school due to anxiety, medical needs, or disability. If your child has five or more unexcused absences in a calendar month—or 15 in a 90-day period—you could face court, fines, or mandated programs. But enforcement isn’t black-and-white. This article breaks down the legal process, the role of truancy officers, how Florida law defines noncompliance, and what families can do to advocate for support—not punishment.
Inside Truancy Court: A Parent’s Wake-Up Call
What happens when a child battling anxiety is pulled into a legal process meant for lawbreakers? One parent shares a personal story—and what it reveals about the flaws in our approach to school attendance. When
The Role of the Truancy Officer: Ally, Enforcer, or Both?
Truancy officers are often the first point of contact for families facing school attendance issues. But what exactly do they do, and how can parents navigate that relationship when mental health is part of the
Start Getting Your Child Back To School
School avoidance attendance problems challenge attendance policy mandates, U.S. educational and disability law interpretations, and effective responses and interventions at school.
Many schools haven’t had training on school avoidance, so their responses and levels of understanding vary.
Parents must take on the role of advocate and educator while working toward a collaborative relationship with their school. Don’t get discouraged or overwhelmed.
Get this FREE easy-to-understand guide with school resources & laws specific to helping kids with school avoidance access to their education
Brand New for Schools!
Our School Edition Parent Course is an unprecedented resource for schools to use as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 Intervention. For years, schools have expressed frustration with the limited amount of interventions available to help school-avoidant students and their families.
We now have a solution for you!
Our parent course is a gift of psychoeducation, support, and hope that schools purchase to provide their families with a comprehensive education on school avoidance.
It provides an immediate intervention (RTI) at the first signs of chronic absenteeism or for students who have been out of school for an extended time. Early interventions and parent-school collaboration consistently improve outcomes! Our parent course is an indispensable tool to promote both.
Educational Institutions That Use Our Nationally Recognized Programs
Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Students Back to School
Professional Development for Educators
This course is for school professionals to gain a comprehensive education on school-avoidant absenteeism.
It was created to help your school psychologists, school counselors, social workers, school nurses, student services and student support teams, principals, teachers, truancy, and attendance staff.
Providing this professional development to your staff is a foundational component to reduce chronic absenteeism and get your students back to learning.
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Start Your Journey Towards Getting your Child Back To School
Some schools don’t understand school avoidance, so parents must take on the role of advocate and educator. You may feel judged at times and resentful if you are not getting the help you need.
Don’t be discouraged; this FREE guide explains school resources & laws specific to helping kids with school avoidance access their education.
Avoid common mistakes that can delay or derail getting your child back to school.
