LACOE’s Homeless Education and Foster Youth Services Program/s will be virtually hosting their fifth annual Homeless and Foster Symposium on Thursday, October 27,2022.  This all-day interactive workshop will cover the essentials in order to assist homeless and foster youth liaisons working in districts and charter schools throughout the county, while also serving as a learning platform for any agencies or service providers that support students experiencing homelessness or students in foster care.  All presenters are being asked to ensure that their presentations include information around the lens of reconnecting, rediscovering and redefining our roles in providing support and resources to these vulnerable populations.  Participants will be able to immediately apply the information as they work through real case scenarios.  School and district level staff who would benefit most from this workshop are homeless and foster youth liaisons, front office personnel, principals, assistant principals, deans, counselors, and new site and district administrators. Other staff that would benefit from this training would include Social Workers, Counselors, DCFS Staff, Probation, Advocates, and CASA’s. 

Topics will include:

• Homeless and foster youth liaison basics including identification, educational responsibilities, school placement, attendance, transportation, student records, equal access, and much more
• Federal and state laws, legislative changes, the impact on service, and promising practices
• Transportation
• Data and documentation
• LCAP alignment
• LCFF and funding concerns
• Access to early education services
• Transition age youth and access to college
• Community collaboration
• and more…

LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact (the department secretary or individual managing registrations).