Education Advocacy Guide for Caregivers: Supporting School Success for Children and Youth in Care

September 1, 2007 Designed for caregivers in Washington State, this guide discusses how foster children can be supported in their academic pursuits. It begins by discussing what types of information caregivers can share with the school and types of information social workers can share with the school. The roles and responsibilities of foster children, caregivers, parents, and social workers in educational advocacy are then described. Following sections address: how caregivers can build a partnership with the school; school stability and enrollment; school discipline, including the rights and responsibilities of a child, suspension, expulsion, and discipline hearings; early intervention and special . . .