Foster Care & Student Success

Foster Care & Student Success, housed in the Texas Education Agency’s Highly Mobile and At-Risk Unit in the Office of Special Populations & Student Supports, maintains resources and information to advance the education of students impacted by foster care. The resources and materials provide guidance related to the unique circumstances surrounding students who are in the foster care system and attend Texas public schools.

Foster Care & Education Webinars

The purpose of the foster care and education webinars are to provide updates and best practices to support students in foster care. 

• Register for Foster Care & Education Webinar #1:  Wednesday, November 6, 2024 — 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CST
• Register for Foster Care & Education Webinar #2:  Friday, March 7, 2025 — 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CST

State Office Hours

The purpose of foster care office hours is to provide the state with an opportunity to have a conversation about support for students in foster care. Topics of discussion will center on questions, concerns, scenarios, and effective practices to support the learning of students in foster care. Please register on the links below. 

• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #1:  Wednesday, November 20, 2024 — 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Noon CST
• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #2:  Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Noon CST
• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #3:  Monday, March 31, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. CST
• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #4:  Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. CST
• Register for Foster Care Office Hour #5:  Friday, May 16, 2025 - 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Noon CST

Resource Guide

In collaboration with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the Supreme Court of Texas, and the Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth, and Families (Children's Commission), TEA has developed a resource to support Texas schools in addressing the education of students in foster care: Texas Foster Care & Student Success Resource Guide (2022)

NEW: Resource Guide Breakdown & Details

Visit the resource guide details page to view chapter contents and download individual PDFs of chapters, additional resources and support tools.

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