Effective Family-School Partnerships Lead to Improved Student Attendance: How the TalkingPoints Universal Family Engagement Platform Decreased Absence in Tulsa Public Schools
This study of 30,000 students from Tulsa Public Schools uncovers the impact of TalkingPoints on student attendance. Findings show a statistically significant decrease in absenteeism rates and an increase in days students are present in school.
Shifting Mindsets to Unlock Student Outcome Gains Through Effective Family-School Partnerships
Evolving family engagement from a “nice to have” to a high-impact strategy starts with a mindset shift. This webinar shares step-by-step instructions for reframing your approach, best practices for digital and in-person engagement, and what outcomes you can expect from this transformation.
Moving the Needle on Attendance: What’s Working NOW
Discover what’s driving real attendance gains today. This webinar features breakthrough strategies, new data, and lessons from Tulsa Public Schools—plus expert insights from Attendance Works and TalkingPoints on how family partnerships can shift outcomes. Watch now for actionable ideas you can use immediately.
Family-School Partnerships Improve Attendance and Behavior: How the TalkingPoints Platform Boosted Outcomes in a Large Urban District
This study of nearly 34,000 students from a large urban district reveals how TalkingPoints helped improve high school attendance and reduce suspensions in early and middle grades. Students using TalkingPoints gained the equivalent of three extra weeks of learning time per year and experienced a 43% lower suspension rate than peers.
TalkingPoints Research Evidence Summary
Executive Summary: Evidence for TalkingPoints’ Impact on Student Attendance and Learning.

