Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care

Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care
Children and youth who experience foster care in Colorado not only endure changes at home but also face educational instability due to school changes, gaps in enrollment, and delayed transfer of records. Education plays a critical role in positive psychosocial development, so educational instability has lasting implications, even after a child or youth leaves care. This web-based training provides Colorado Child Welfare Education Liaisons (CWELs) and child welfare staff with guidance on their roles and responsibilities to improve educational stability for young people experiencing foster care. In addition to explaining rights, roles, and responsibilities, this training explores the educational resources available in your community and how you can collaborate with other agencies to provide children and youth in care a stable educational experience.
 
After initial completion, this course is required every two years for CWELs and to maintain certification as a caseworker or supervisor in Colorado.
 
CWELs and child welfare staff: You will need to complete this WBT in the CWTS learning management system using your learner account.
 
All other roles: Complete the modules below.

The Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care training objectives is to Provide Colorado Child Welfare Education Liaisons (CWEL’s)  and Colorado counties guidance on their roles and responsibilities to positively improve educational stability for young people experiencing foster care. By the end of this training:

1. You will be aware of the legislative responsibilities put in place for your role.

2. You will understand the educational rights of children and youth in foster care and how your role interacts with their educational stability.

3. You will be aware of resources available in your agencies to direct the community to.

4. You will gain understanding on how to collaborate with your partner agencies in order to provide children and youth with a stable educational experience.

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Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care Module 1: Welcome
Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care Module 2: Legislation
Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care Module 3: The “Why”
Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care Module 4: Educational Rights
Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care Module 5: Roles and Responsibilities
Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care Module 6: Best Interest Determinations
Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care Module 7: ESSA and IDEA Considerations
Educational Rights for Students in Foster Care Module 8: Resources