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Open Job Interview Days at the ESC
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? 
Join us on March 26, April 11 or May 7 for open job interviews. We’re hiring intervention specialists and related services professionals across the Central Ohio region. 

Central Ohio Attendance Network (COAN)

The Central Ohio Attendance Network (COAN) is a collaborative space to share research, resources, and effective practices to improve student school attendance. The network is for central office administrators, building level administrators, truancy officers, social workers, attendance secretaries, and other staff with student attendance responsibilities.

Partners of COAN include the Ohio Department of Education and Attendance Works.

Upcoming Meetings

August 23, 2023 | 9:00-11:00am (in-person) | Starting the year off strong to avoid chronic absenteeism 
  • Making connections beyond emails, phone calls, and letters – strategies for breaking communication barriers with students and conducting effective home visits.
October 17, 2023 | 9:00-10:00am (hybrid) | Using Data to monitor progress on attendance plans and prevent chronic absenteeism

November 28, 2023 | 9:00-10:00am (virtual) | Networking and updates

January 16, 2024 | 9:00-10:00am (virtual) | Networking and updates

February 20, 2024 | 9:00-10:00am (hybrid) | End of the year interventions and planning for next school year

March 12, 2024 | 9:00-10:00am (virtual) | Networking and updates

May 7, 2024 | 9:00-11:00am (in-person at ESC) | Topic TBD

Contact Us

For more information, please contact [email protected].