Educational Advocacy Workshop
Educational Advocacy trainings are designed to equip caregivers and professionals with the tools to identify and address the unique educational needs of youth living in out-of-home care.
We offer a three-hour training that addresses the basics of being an educational advocate for youth in the K-12 system. We also provide two-hour trainings on special topics such as, Special Education, Early Learning, Post-Secondary, School Involvement, and Education Policy.
Upcoming Trainings:
Trainings are held all over Washington State. If there is not a training listed in your area please check back or call Christin Kundert,Training Coordinator at 206.498.3910 for more information.
| Seattle | January 21, 2012 | Special Education | Details | |||
| Tacoma | January 24, 2012- CANCELLED | Basic K-12 | Details | |||
| Tacoma | January 26, 2012- CANCELLED | Special Education | Details | |||
| Kirkland | January 29, 2012 | Early Learning | Details | |||
| Monroe | February 10, 2012 | Special Education | Details | |||
| Kent | March 22, 2012 | Special Education | Details |
Foster Care Fact
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In a Washington state study, only 59% of youth in foster care enrolled in 11th grade completed high school by the end of 12th grade.


