Maine Engagement and Attendance Center (MEAC) to Offer Monthly Office Hours

You are invited to join the Maine Engagement and Attendance Center (MEAC) in a new series of monthly virtual office hours. These sessions will focus on exploring Tier 1 evidence-based strategies to support increased attendance. Sessions will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., beginning September 18, 2025, and running through May 21, 2026.

Each practice assists in establishing the conditions under which regular attendance can flourish. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, instructional coach, family member, administrator, or community partner, monthly MEAC moments are designed to offer practical insights, the research behind them, and actionable steps for increasing attendance.

Session topics are as follows:

• September 18 – Create emotionally and physically safe environments
• October 16 – Build routine, relationships, and relevance
• November 20 – Establish early warning systems and a team-based response
• December 18 – Strengthen school-home partnerships
• January 15 – Use consistent, growth-focused attendance messaging
• February 26 – Implement positive recognition and motivation strategies
• March 19 – Engage families through proactive, supportive outreach
• April 16 – Steps to refocus on increased attendance
• May 21 – Reflect, recognize, and reset

To join MEAC monthly office hours, please register here.

The Maine Engagement and Attendance Center is part of the Maine DOE Office of School and Student Supports. With questions, please contact Maine DOE Student Engagement Specialist Sarah Nelson at Sarah.Nelson@maine.gov.