CIP Cafe' - Educational Issues - September 2023

GATHER. LEARN. COLLABORATE.

^____       Hosted by the Court Improvement Program of the Louisiana Supreme Court       ^____

SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE:

LAWS AND SERVICES

Thursday, September 21st  | 12:00pm-1:00pm

Approved 1 HOUR CEU - Presumptive Approval CLE 1 HOUR

Speakers:

• Dr. Janet Armelin Harris, Ph.D., NCED, Director of Exceptional Student Services Compliance and Monitoring, East Baton Rouge Parish School System
• Ms. Courtney D. Skidmore, J.D., M.P.A., Attorney, Mental Health Advocacy Services/Child Advocacy Program

Agenda:

12:00 – 12:25 pm        Federal and State Education Laws, Regulations, and Mandates

12:25 – 12:50 pm        Exceptional Student Services

12:50 – 1:00 pm          Questions and Discussion

Objectives:

• Identify state and federal laws that apply to the educational needs of school-age children in foster care.
• Learn how to access and request Exceptional Student Services.

This training is free and is designed for all judges, private adoption attorneys, adoption agencies, clerks of court, foster parents, social workers, educators, faith-based leaders and child welfare stakeholders.