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

  • 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.