Foster Care & Student Success Update

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Texas Education Agency

March 19, 2024

Texas Education Agency

Foster Care & Student Success Update

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Foster Care and Student Success
Update

The Highly Mobile & At-Risk Student Programs Unit is hosting Foster Care 201 to provide an overview of key resources of the Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) key requirements and reminders for LEAs in addressing the education of students in Foster Care.  

Foster Care 201 

 March 26, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CST) - Register  

Please join us to learn more about addressing the education of students in foster care within your LEA. The Foster Care & Student Success Guide information will also be covered during the webinar.  Encourage your district and campus personnel to attend and build their knowledge about students in foster care. We look forward to seeing you there! 


 State Foster Care Office Hours 

Statewide Foster Care Office Hours have been offered during the 2023-2024 school year. The purpose of the office hours is to provide the state with an opportunity to have an open conversation and technical assistance consultation related to supporting the education of students in foster care. Topics of discussion will center on questions, concerns, issues, and effective practices to support the learning and LEA requirements for students in foster care. Please register and submit any questions you would like to discuss.  

 State Foster Care Office Hours 

 March 27, 2024 – 10:00 am - 11:00 am (CST)Register  

May 10, 2024 – 10:00 am – 11:00 am (CST) Register 


 

If you have any questions, please email fostercareliaison@tea.texas.gov.