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Jefferson County Leads the Way in Student Attendance

Wed., September 17, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
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Jefferson County Public Schools saw a 4% improvement in attendance, and they’re sharing how they did it. Join this webinar to explore their approach.

You’ll hear how PowerSchool Attendance Intervention provides deeper insight into attendance trends, improves documentation accuracy, and empowers early outreach to families.

Whether you’re addressing attendance at the classroom, school, or district level, this conversation offers tangible strategies for improving it.

Speakers
Jesse Roy
Education Strategy Director,  PowerSchool
Jesse Roy is Director of Education Strategy for PowerSchool. Prior to joining PowerSchool, Jesse led the Federal grants team at the Vermont Agency of Education and worked closely with school districts in adopting data-driven practices for continuous improvement planning. A former special education teacher, Jesse lives in Vermont with his wife, a school psychologist, his eleven-year-old son and eight-year-old daughter.
Brent Lynch
Director of Pupil Personnel,  Jefferson County ​Public Schools
Brent leads attendance effort for the largest school district in Kentucky, Jefferson County Public Schools. He and his team are dedicated to improving attendance and providing wrap-around support for all school-aged children in the Louisville.
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