2024-2025 Foster Care Education Program Trainings

*It is mandatory for the LEA Foster Care Point of Contact to attend this training at least once per school year.

This monthly meeting is an opportunity for LEAs & child welfare agencies to gather together and troubleshoot all of the latest issues pertaining to foster care education.

Aug. 22, 2024

02:00PM - 03:00PM

ZOOM Link (No need to register for Zoom, only register at the APLD link above)

This training will be a thorough examination of the BID process. Participants will be equipped to understand the differences between the school of origin versus the new school, handle the nuances in determining the best interest, and collaboratively ensure transportation to the school of origin when it is necessary.

Sept. 17, 2024

10:00AM - 12:00PM

*It is mandatory for the LEA Foster Care Point of Contact to attend this training at least once per school year.

This training will be a deep dive into all of the nuances of the LEA and child welfare agency's collaborative efforts to provide transportation to the school of origin for students in foster care.

Sept. 19, 2024

10:00AM - 12:00PM

This monthly meeting is an opportunity for LEAs & child welfare agencies to gather together and troubleshoot all of the latest issues pertaining to foster care education.

Sept. 26, 2024

02:00PM - 03:00PM

ZOOM Link (No need to register for Zoom, only register at the APLD link above)

This training will be a deep dive into all of the nuances of the LEA and child welfare agency's collaborative efforts to provide transportation to the school of origin for students in foster care.

Oct. 15, 2024

10:00AM - 12:00PM

This training will be a thorough examination of the BID process. Participants will be equipped to understand the differences between the school of origin versus the new school, handle the nuances in determining the best interest, and collaboratively ensure transportation to the school of origin when it is necessary.

Oct. 17, 2024

10:00AM - 12:00PM

*It is mandatory for the LEA Foster Care Point of Contact to attend this training at least once per school year.

This monthly meeting is an opportunity for LEAs & child welfare agencies to gather together and troubleshoot all of the latest issues pertaining to foster care education.

Oct. 24, 2024

02:00PM - 03:00PM

ZOOM Link (No need to register for Zoom, only register at the APLD Link above)

This event will be tailored to support McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons of Record and Foster Care Points of Contact from local education agencies in the greater and surrounding Maricopa County Area.

Oct. 30, 2024

09:00AM - 12:00PM

Registration Link

This event will be tailored to support McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons of Record and Foster Care Points of Contact from local education agencies in the greater and surrounding Maricopa County Area.

Nov. 6, 2024

09:00AM - 12:00PM

Registration Link

This training will provide a broad overview of all things foster care education, akin to a 101 course. Participants will be equipped to identify school of origin, participate in BIDs, & collaboratively ensure transportation to the school of origin when it is necessary.

Nov. 12, 2024

10:00AM - 11:00AM

MS Teams Registration Link

*It is mandatory for the LEA Foster Care Point of Contact to attend this training at least once per school year.

This training will provide a full account of the post-secondary supports available for students in foster care. Participants will be equipped to assist students in foster care with their college entry requirements & provide available financial assistance options.

Dec. 17, 2024

10:00AM - 11:00AM