Innovative Solutions to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Education: Insights from Lisa DeLapo

Digital Learning Today

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury discusses chronic absenteeism and innovative teaching strategies with Lisa DeLapo, the Director of Information and Instructional Technology at Union School District in San Jose, California. They explore the district's approach to improving student engagement through instructional audio technology, the importance of community support, and the challenges of preparing students for high school. Lisa shares insights on the four Cs of education and emphasizes the need for schools to listen to their students' needs to foster success. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

Conversation Takeaways

• Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue in education.
• Union School District has a unique approach to funding and engagement.
• Instructional audio technology enhances classroom communication.
• Teachers can focus on small group instruction while maintaining class engagement.
• Community support is crucial for educational initiatives.
• The four Cs (Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication) are essential in modern education.
• Professional development is key to implementing innovative teaching strategies.
• Listening to students' needs leads to better educational outcomes.
• Transitioning to high school presents challenges for students.
• Investing in technology can create equal opportunities for all students.

Chapters

• 00:00 Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in Education
• 03:13 Innovative Teaching Strategies in Union School District
• 06:05 The Role of Instructional Audio in Classrooms
• 09:04 Engagement and Classroom Dynamics
• 11:53 Community Perception and Support
• 15:00 The Future of Educational Technology
• 17:55 Preparing Students for High School Transition
• 20:00 Advice for Innovative Educational Practices

About our Guest:

Lisa DeLapo is the Director of Information and Instructional Technology at Union School District in San Jose, CA, leading IT services to support future-ready classrooms. She oversees technology implementation, including platforms, mobile devices and cloud systems, managing personnel and ensuring alignment with instructional and administrative needs.

Links of Interest

• Website: https://lightspeed-tek.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisadelapo/

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