Course Overview
This training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to advocate for foster youth, who face unique educational challenges. The training focuses on safeguarding foster youth's right to an education, with an emphasis on the crucial concept of the "school of origin" and its role in ensuring educational stability.
Participants will gain an understanding of the legal rights and key support systems available to foster youth. The training covers essential procedures and legal frameworks, helping participants navigate the complexities of the educational system and support foster youth in their transitions from high school graduation to higher education and a successful future.
Learning Objectives
After attending this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the Best Interest Determination (BID) process.
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Understand the role of the social worker, probation officer, education rights holder, educational liaison, special education local plan area (SELPA) and school attendance review board (SARB)
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Apply BID factors to school stability decisions.
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Collaborate during school transitions.
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Support educational advocacy and services.
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Promote youth-centered decision making.
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Value educational stability and equity.
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Support trauma-informed and collaborative practice.