National research shows that children in foster care are at high-risk of dropping out of school and are unlikely to attend
or graduate from college. Collaboration between education agencies, the child welfare system and community partners is
recognized as an important component of working to improve the education outcomes of students who experience foster
care. Through a collaboration of the Texas Education Agency, the Children's Commission and the Texas Dept. of
Family and Protective Services (DFPS), the Texas Foster Care & Student Success Resource Guide was created. The resource
guide is comprehensive, research-based, and organizes foster care education practice, policy, laws and
resources in one central location.
Participation in this workshop will allow participants the opportunity to:
- examine, in depth, the Texas Foster Care & Student Success Resource Guide
- explore best practices, resources, tips, and tools that improve educational stability of students in foster care
- increase awareness about students in foster care
- participate in interactive, online activities designed to increase awareness about College and Career opportunities for students in foster care
- receive and share feedback from colleagues to identify district needs, share ideas and discuss challenges