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TIPs for ELP Trauma Informed Practices for Extended Learning Programs

Learn trauma-informed practices for extended learning programs in this informative session presented by Rachelle Touzard, Ph.D. Discover strategies to support foster youth in school and improve education outcomes.

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TIPs for ELP Trauma Informed Practices for Extended Learning Programs

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  1. TIPs for ELPTrauma Informed Practicesfor Extended Learning Programs Presented by: Rachelle Touzard, Ph.D Project Director F o s t e r Y o u t h S e r v i c e s C o o r d i n a t i n g P r o g r a m

  2. Our plan for today

  3. Los Angeles County Data • 36,000 children in foster care • 21,000 are school-aged • 13,000 referrals to DCFS each month Nearly 700,000children are abused annually. In 2015, an estimated 1,670children died from abuse and neglect in the United States. National Children’s Alliance. National Statistics on Child Abuse.http://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/media-room/media-kit/national-statistics-child-abuse

  4. Foster Youth and School Discipline • Nearly half (48%) of foster youth struggle with emotional or behavioral issues. • Nationally, 67%of foster youth have been suspended at least once. • Youth involved with the child welfare system have a 47%greater rate of delinquency than other youth. Faer, L., & Cohen, M. (2015). Fostering Educational Success. Retrieved from Fix School Discipline website: http://www.fixschooldiscipline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Fostering-Educational-Success-Report-2-17-15-Fast-Facts.pdf

  5. Education Outcomes • Transfer schools 4-6 times per year • 80% repeat a grade by 3rd grade • 1 in 5 proficient in English by 11thgrade • 1 in 20 proficient in Math by 11th grade • Less than 50% graduation rate • Within 2 years of aging out of foster care, more than 50%are homeless, incarcerated, or on welfare. Los Angeles County Office of Education

  6. Los Angeles County Office of Education

  7. Every Student Succeeds Act ESSA elevates all of California’s State Laws to the Federal level You need this for Title I Assurances Los Angeles County Office of Education, 2017 • Remain in school when it is in their best interest • Immediate enrollment and transfer of records • School transportation when necessary • State and Local Educational Agency (LEA) Point of Contact • Required Data Collection and Reporting • Removal of "Awaiting Foster Care Placement" from McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (FY: pp. 20-21)

  8. Best practices: AB 1567 Priority Enrollment • Identification • School district homeless/foster care liaison • Training in trauma/data sensitivity- do not “out” children on foster or homeless status • Most students are placed with relatives or the “non-offending” parent, or are with biological parents and receiving services from DCFS- therefore, in “foster care.” • Analyze program data to meet the needs • Be aware of community resources/referrals if program is impacted Los Angeles County Office of Education

  9. Rachelle Touzard, Ph.D., LMFT Project Director touzard_rachelle@lacoe.edu 562.922.6469

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