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Communication with Families: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Attendance Initiatives
Understanding and addressing chronic absenteeism is a critical challenge for schools. This workshop empowers educators and school leaders to enhance communication with families regarding this issue by exploring the innovative application of Artificial Intelligent (AI) technologies. Chronic absenteeism significantly impacts student success, but effectively communicating its implications and solutions to families can be time-consuming and challenging. This workshop will delve into how Artificial Intelligence can change the way schools inform and engage families about their student's attendance. Participants will learn practical strategies for leveraging AI-powered tools to create personalized, timely, and impactful communications that foster stronger home-school partnerships and encourage improved attendance.
This talk was presented at:
2026 National ESEA Conference
February 2026
in
Denver, CO
For more information:
jgroff@kpirc.org
Speakers
Tamara Huff Ed.D.
Tamara Huff is a Project Coordinator of the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC). Prior to joining the KPIRC family, she served for 10 years as the Family and Community Network Specialist for Wichita Public Schools. Tamara provides professional development and technical assistance on family engagement in education to Kansas districts and schools. Tammy holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas, a Master’s degree from K-State, and is an Ed.D. candidate in Educational Leadership from Wichita State University. Tammy’s passion for diversity and equity strengthens her desire for inclusive engagement of ALL families in the educational process. She is rooted in her community as an active member of Delta Sigma Theta, a public service sorority. Tammy also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Kansas Urban League, the Board of Directors for the University of Kansas Alumni Association, and is the current president of the KU Black Alumni Network.
Jane Groff
Dr. Jane Groff has served as the Director of the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC) for nineteen years. While supervising all KPIRC priorities, Dr. Groff provides professional development and technical assistance on family engagement in education to Kansas districts and schools. She also provides trainings for families on parent leadership, parent advocacy and family engagement in education. She is a certified teacher in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education K-12. She taught for 25 years in both general and special education classrooms. Jane has earned a Masters degree in Education and a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Kansas. Jane’s passion is to increase meaningful family engagement in all schools. On a personal note, Jane has been married for 47 years to her husband Dave and raised three children. Jane is nana to 8 grandbabies!
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