February 24, 2025

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

23 minutes

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.

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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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