Webinar: Driving Attendance and District Funding: The Power of Alternative Transportation
Ensure Your Students—and Your Budget—Show Up This School Year
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Learn how modern transportation models are helping district leaders increase attendance, close access gaps, and protect critical funding for attendance-based (ADA) and enrollment-based (ADM) states.
In this expert-led webinar, hosted in partnership with District Administration, K–12 education and transportation leaders will break down why traditional transportation models are no longer working—and what your district can do to modernize.
Whether you’re a Transportation Director, Superintendent, McKinney-Vento Liaison, or District Administrator, this session will provide actionable insights to improve access, compliance, and funding outcomes in the 2025–2026 school year and beyond.
Key Topics Covered in this Attendance and Transportation Webinar
This timely discussion covers the intersection of transportation, chronic absenteeism, and district funding, including:
How Attendance Impacts District Funding
- The funding formulas behind ADA-based and ADM-based states
- How missed days in the beginning weeks can risk annual funding
- Real-world funding impacts on chronic absenteeism
Transportation’s Role in Chronic Absenteeism
- Why vulnerable student populations miss school the most
- Common barriers in traditional routing models
- The compliance implications for McKinney-Vento, IDEA, and other state mandates
Modern Alternatives That Close the Gap
- Semi-personalized transportation models that meet students where they are
- How districts are using tech-enabled solutions for safe, compliant access
- Real examples of districts reducing absenteeism 2-4% through alternative transportation
Ensure your district is ready to take on the school year. Watch the full webinar now and protect your students, staff, and budget.
About the Expert Panel
Courtney Pallotta – Chief Marketing Officer
Morgan Judge – Senior Director of Compliance, Regulation, and Policy
