Across the 2022, 2023, and 2024 California School Dashboards, foster youth have consistently been among the highest-frequency student groups prompting eligibility for differentiated assistance. As Local Education Agencies (LEAs) collaborate with their communities to set Local Control and Accountability (LCAP) goals that address disparities across student group performance, a new resource is now available to enhance their efforts to support foster youth.

Weaving Connections: Collaborative Support for Foster Youth in California Schools is a dynamic e-learning series presented by the CSU Center to Close the Opportunity Gap and the San Jose State University Center for Innovation in Applied Education Policy. These modules highlight the critical, interconnected roles of teachers, school counselors, school social workers, school administrators, and school psychologists. By deepening understanding of each role’s responsibilities, the training empowers school communities to foster stronger collaboration, leading to more cohesive and effective support networks for foster youth.

This training is essential for anyone working within school environments who is committed to supporting “at-promise” students. Strengthening local support teams not only enhances day-to-day practices but also provides valuable strategies that can be integrated and tracked through LCAPs.

For additional updates, visit the CCEE website, events calendar, Resource Center, and the Statewide System of Support Website.