Equip your entire school team with evidence-based strategies to address school refusal, school avoidance and chronic absenteeism before it becomes entrenched.

The Challenge You Face

Why School Avoidance Demands Immediate Action

Every day a student stays away from school, the challenge grows larger. What may begin as resistance to mornings or classroom stress often morphs into persistent non-attendance. When you address school refusal and school avoidance early, you protect students, families, and your school district.

Each student who refuses school comes with unique causes and hidden factors that complicate intervention.
Misunderstandings about school avoidance often lead to ineffective approaches that waste time and resources.
Without a coordinated, school-wide response, you risk escalating absenteeism, disengagement and potential legal exposure under IDEA, 504 or attendance statutes.

Introducing the Training Course

Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Students Back to School

Our training program is the most comprehensive professional development course on school avoidance and related absenteeism. Developed with leading researchers and clinicians, it delivers practical tools your team can use immediately.

Built for educators, counsellors, psychologists and attendance staff
Focused exclusively on school avoidance and chronic absenteeism—unlike generic “school refusal” programs
Includes 11 modules, 5+ hours of instruction and 48 concise lessons (5-15 minutes each)
Mobile-friendly, flexible access so your team can learn on their schedule
Includes certificate of completion & CE documentation for school use

11 Modules

5+ Hours of instruction

48 Concise lessons

Why This Course Stands Out

Our Edge — Real Expertise, Real Results

This is not just another professional development module. We draw on deep clinical experience and real school systems to deliver outcomes.

Instruction by top experts in school refusal, anxiety disorders and educational psychology
Content grounded in the four functions of school refusal and the SRAS-R assessment tool
Evidence-based strategies including CBT, exposure, reintegration planning and home-school collaboration
Guidance on legal frameworks (IDEA, Section 504, attendance policy) so you can act with clarity and confidence

Who Should Participate

Designed for the Entire School Team

This program benefits a wide range of professionals who serve students with non-attendance issues:

Special Education Directors • RTI Team Members • School Psychologists • Attendance Staff • School Nurses • Social Workers • General Education Teachers • Principals • Truancy Officers

When your staff are trained in school avoidance intervention, you reduce wasted time, prevent escalation and support sustained attendance.

Benefits & Outcomes

How Your School Benefits

Outcomes your school can expect:

Earlier detection of school avoidance and absenteeism patterns
More coordinated plans across home, class and clinical settings
Reduced chronic absenteeism and improved attendance outcomes
Decreased risk of out-of-district placements and legal/IEP complications
Enhanced capacity for prevention and intervention rather than remediation

Don’t Let Another Day Slip By

Your students’ futures matter—and so do your school’s resources. Invest in training that transforms how you respond to school refusal and avoidance.

Trusted by Schools and Professionals Nationwide

Our program is used by schools across the country and recognized by leading organizations in attendance, mental health, and special education. Join the community of professionals who are making a difference for students and families.