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Answers to the questions people are asking.

Nov 3, 2026

Basics

What is school reentry, and why does it matter?

Coming back to school after treatment is its own transition. Here's what reentry means and why it deserves a plan.

Nov 3, 2026

For schools

What should a good reentry meeting include?

A short, well-run meeting can set the tone for a student's entire return. A simple checklist.

Nov 3, 2026

Students & families

504 plans, IEPs, and temporary accommodations: what returning students should know

Not every returning student needs a formal plan — but everyone should know their options.

Nov 3, 2026

For teachers

How teachers can support a returning student without singling them out

Small, private gestures go a long way. Practical tips for the classroom.

Nov 3, 2026

Research

What our Connecticut survey is studying (and how schools can take part)

We're mapping how CT high schools handle reentry today. Here's what we ask and how we protect privacy.