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Understanding & Addressing School Refusal Behavior- Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Student Attendance, Engagement, and Well-Being

Friday, November 20, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) (EST)

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Co-Sponsored by NHTLLA and NHASP, Featuring Dr. Alex Hirshberg. This professional learning series goes beyond a one-day workshop Included With Registration: ✅ Full-day in-person workshop ✅ Five one-hour virtual follow-up coaching sessions ✅ Access to ongoing expert guidance and problem-solving ✅ Practical tools and resources that can be implemented immediately 

Who Should Attend? This event is designed for: School Psychologists School Counselors Social Workers Administrators Special Educators General Education Teachers Attendance Teams Behavior Specialists Student Support Personnel Series Outcomes 

By participating in the workshop and follow-up sessions, attendees will: Develop a deeper understanding of school refusal behavior. Gain practical intervention and problem-solving strategies. Strengthen collaboration with families and community partners. Build confidence in supporting students with attendance challenges. Create sustainable systems and practices that improve student engagement and attendance

Delta Dental Two
2 Delta Drive
Concord, 03303
Building is located across the street from Main Delta Dental Building
Event Contact
Jan Yost
6036745433
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Friday, November 20, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) (EST)
Session 1: In-Person Workshop - November 20th, 2026 (9:00 AM- 3:00 PM) From Avoidance to Engagement: Building School Systems That Promote Resilience, Regulation, and Attendance School refusal is a complex challenge that requires thoughtful, collaborative responses from educators, mental health professionals, and families. In this full-day workshop, participants will explore the underlying causes of school refusal behavior, learn to distinguish it from truancy and other attendance concerns, and examine evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies. Participants will leave with practical tools, resources, and a framework for supporting students' successful return to school. Virtual Follow-Up Session 1 - December 17, 2026: 4 - 5pm Implementing Tier 1 Self-Regulation Strategies in the Classroom Virtual Follow-Up Session 2 - January 14th, 2027: 4 - 5pm Counselors as SEL Coaches: Push-In Strategies to Build Teacher Capacity Virtual Follow-Up Session 3 - February 11th, 2027: 4 - 5pm Leveraging Data to Identify Tier 1 Non-Responders Virtual Follow-Up Session 4 - March 11th, 2027: 4 - 5pm The Accommodation Continuum: Using Support to Build Independence Instead of Dependence Virtual Follow-Up Session 5 - April 8th, 2027: 4 - 5pm Developing a Tiered Intervention Playbook to Address Avoidance Coping
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