IU13 Partners with Regional Experts to Advance Solutions for Chronic Absenteeism
Student Absenteeism: How Health Care Providers Can Partner with Schools
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a growing concern nationwide, impacting students’ academic achievement, mental health, and long-term well-being. In the Fall 2026 edition of The Journal of Lancaster General Hospital, a multidisciplinary team of healthcare, education, and behavioral health professionals explores this challenge in the article, “Student Absenteeism: How Health Care Providers Can Partner with Schools.” The publication highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration in identifying attendance barriers, supporting families, and implementing evidence-based interventions that help students remain engaged in school.
The IU13 ECSES Team is proud to celebrate the publication of “Student Absenteeism: How Health Care Providers Can Partner with Schools” in The Journal of Lancaster General Hospital (Vol. 21, Issue 3). Co-authored by our team members Titina Brown, PsyD (Program Director, Early Childhood and Special Education Services) and Caitlin F. Bennyhoff, DEd, NCSP (School Psychologist, ATTEND Program) alongside valued community partners, the article outlines actionable strategies to address chronic absenteeism through cross-system collaboration, integrated care plans, and evidence-based mental health supports. We congratulate Drs. Brown and Bennyhoff, and their co-authors on this vital interdisciplinary effort to strengthen student well-being and academic success across our region.
The article reflects IU13’s ongoing commitment to helping schools address attendance challenges through prevention, early intervention, family engagement, and coordinated support services. By bringing together expertise from education, healthcare, and behavioral health, the authors demonstrate how collaborative approaches can improve student attendance and create better outcomes for children and families.
Read the full article: https://www.jlgh.org/JLGH/media/Volume-21-Issue-3/21_3-bramley-truancy.pdf
