Caregiver Training Series #1 - Navigating your Local School District: Making a Connection from Home to School 08/09/2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The educational challenges and needs of children in foster care are unique, due to their family and residential circumstances. This training will provide shared language across child welfare and education settings, education considerations for various periods of the school year, best practices to support your student's academic success, and discussion about general education challenges that arise when acclimating a new child in your home.
Learning Objectives:
Have an understanding of foster care definitions and the demographics of this population.
Understand the impact that the foster care system has on a student's education and mental health.
Have a general knowledge of the educational legislation related to students in foster care.
Event Details
Facilitator(s)
Miriam Lopez-Torres Allisonne Crawford
Location
Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) Note: A Zoom link will be provided after registration.
