Events

IBrief Description: Whether you're a caregiver navigating your first IEP/504 meeting or a professional supporting a family though one, this training will provide practical guidance on accessing educational supports, understanding school processes and timelines, and addressing the unique needs of children who have experienced trauma from both educational and medical perspectives.

Event Objectives

• Describe common school-based services and supports available to children and youth involved in the child welfare system, including educational rights and protections unique to youth in foster care.
• Recognize indicators that a child may benefit from additional educational or school-based supports.
• Explain the role of healthcare providers, school personnel, caregivers, and child welfare professionals in supporting student success.

The Rees-Jones Center Foster Care Education Series: Supporting Educational Success: A Guide to School Services for Foster Care Families

• Melissa Martin, APRN
• Claire McLoughlin, M.Ed

Credit Designation

• This session is approved for 1.5 Continuing Education credit for Social Work License. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• The Children's Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 Hour(s) NCPD (ANCC Contact Hours). Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• Children's Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 Hour(s) Certificate of Attendance. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Classifications

• This session meets Texas Administrative Code requirements for 1.5 continuing education credit for Licensed Marriage and Family therapy, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers.