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In districts across California, chronic absenteeism continues to impact student learning and district budgets alike. While schools work tirelessly to improve daily attendance, there is another powerful strategy that can generate meaningful results in both student outcomes and funding recovery: Saturday Academies. Understanding ADA Recovery Average Daily Attendance (ADA) is the foundation for how California Read more
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Launching an Attendance Recovery (AR) program that meets state requirements and integrates smoothly with Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs (ELO-P) involves multiple layers of planning. Districts must align instructional content to grade-level standards, ensure certificated supervision, maintain proper reporting and audit documentation, and coordinate program schedules without disrupting existing enrichment activities. Many districts are seeking external Read more
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With the Attendance Recovery (AR) program taking effect in the 2025–2026 fiscal year, California districts are beginning to plan how to integrate AR into their expanded learning and instructional strategies. The legislation provides clear opportunities to recover ADA funding and support student learning, but the practical work of implementation—staffing, compliance, program design, and scheduling—can be Read more
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By Kodely — Your Partner for High-Quality Expanded Learning Implementation Beginning in the 2025–2026 fiscal year, California school districts, county offices of education, and classroom-based charter schools can implement Attendance Recovery (AR) programs under Senate Bill 153, as amended by SB 176. AR gives local educational agencies (LEAs) a new way to recover average daily Read more
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How districts are recovering ADA funding—and saving teacher time—with turnkey support As chronic absenteeism rises and budgets tighten, school districts are under pressure to recover instructional time and generate ADA through approved weekend programs. But launching a compliant, engaging Saturday program takes more than a teacher and a worksheet. Districts across California are turning to Read more
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High schools are under more pressure than ever. Academic gaps persist. State metrics are public. Families are demanding better college access. And teachers are already stretched thin. If your leadership team is mapping out support for students this year—especially around test prep, college readiness, and skill-building—these are the six solutions schools are turning to now Read more