This training has been rescheduled and will now be held on September 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registrants from the original August 20 date do not need to re-register and will receive the Zoom link the day before the session, as well as new registrants. A recording will be available for two weeks after the event for anyone unable to attend the live session.
Please note that this is not a NASP CPD event, but participants will receive a certificate of attendance to use towards continuing education certification needs.
Objectives:
-Understand the Landscape of School Attendance Problems: Participants will be able to distinguish between the four key school attendance issues– with a deeper dive into the unique challenges of school avoidance.
-Recognize the Ripple Effect of School Avoidance: Participants will examine the hidden roadblocks that derail progress, revealing how untreated school avoidance undermines individual student success, family stability, educator morale, school culture, graduation rates, enrollment figures, and the right to a Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
-Explore MTSS-Aligned Strategies to Prevent and Address School Avoidance: Participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies aligned with MTSS Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to reduce school avoidance across a continuum of student needs. -Empathize with Parent and Student Experiences: Participants will gain insights into the lived experiences of school-avoidant students and their families—including emotional distress, stigmatization, and systemic barriers—so they can respond with empathy and strategic support.
-Identify Pathways for Intervention and Collaboration: Participants will learn how to initiate productive partnerships with caregivers, mental health professionals, and school teams to create multi-tiered interventions that address the root causes of school avoidance and strengthen long-term attendance outcomes.
The training is hosted by Western Region, any questions please reach-out to Jennifer Elliott at jennifer.elliott@aasp-az.org.
AASP 57th Annual Conference Virtual Registration Form
Virtual Registration Information Please note that you must be a current member of AASP at the time of registration and be logged in to your membership account to obtain the discounted member registration rate. It is recommended that you renew membership 7-10 days prior to registering for the conference to ensure you receive the discount. Whether you pay by credit card or school district purchase order (PO), you must register online. Be aware of the Early Bird registration deadline of October 23, 2025 and the regular registration rates. Registration confirmation is provided via e-mail after you register successfully.
MEMBERS: Please log in to your AASP membership account to receive the discounted member registration rate (only visible once logged in). REGISTER HERE
What Sessions Will be Streamed? Visit the conference webpage to see which sessions will be streamed. Virtual attendees can participate in any sessions that will be streamed and are not required to select their sessions during registration. Refund Policy AASP leadership is offering hybrid sessions for individuals who prefer to participate virtually and watch sessions through live streaming (check the AASP conference webpage to confirm the sessions available virtually). Conference registration fees are the same for in-person and virtual attendance. While attendees may change how they attend up to the day before the start of the conference (contact AASP to make a change), AASP is adhering to a no refund policy.
Directions for Purchase Order Processing - No need to wait for a PO to register unless your district requires it!
1. Complete the online conference registration form. Select your morning and afternoon breakout sessions. Select "invoice/bill me" for payment.
2. Print the completed registration form and give it to the appropriate contact who processes POs within your school district.
3. The Purchase Order with the registration form(s) attached must either be emailed to admin@aasp-az.org or faxed to 480-935-5270. The PO must provide an email address to your school district's accounts payable or corresponding staff member responsible for payment so that the AASP office can e-mail the invoice.
4. An invoice will be e-mailed to the school district for payment processing.
AASP 57th Annual Conference
In-Person Registration Form
Registration Policies
Please note that you must be a current member of AASP at the time of registration and be logged in to your membership account to obtain the discounted member registration rate. It is recommended that you renew membership 7-10 days prior to registering for the conference to ensure you receive the discount. Whether you pay by credit card or school district purchase order (PO), you must register online. Be aware of the Early Bird registration deadline of October 23, 2025 and the regular registration rates. Registration confirmation is provided via e-mail after you register successfully.
Breakout Session Selection During registration, you must select the morning/afternoon breakout sessions for the day(s) you will be attending the conference in person. Once your registration is submitted, you cannot change your breakout session selections. Refund Policy AASP leadership is offering hybrid sessions for individuals who prefer to participate virtually and watch sessions through live streaming (check the AASP conference webpage to confirm the sessions available virtually). Conference registration fees are the same for in-person and virtual attendance. While attendees may change how they attend up to the day before the start of the conference (contact AASP to make a change), AASP is adhering to a no refund policy.
Accommodations for Attendees with Disabilities
Please contact AASP or the Desert Willow Conference Center for any needed accommodations, including wheelchair accessibility or accommodations for the hearing and/or visually impaired.
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