The education rights of native foster youth have significant overlap with the Indian Child Welfare Act. It is crucial for all ICWA advocates and any parties involved in juvenile dependency proceedings to be aware of the disparities among native foster youth in education systems, especially when considering chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, and meeting college course requirements. This webinar discusses key special education protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation act, special education indicators, the education rights of foster youth, the Indian Education Act, and how to improve education outcomes in ICWA cases.
This webinar is relevant to all attorneys practicing juvenile dependency law, particularly attorneys that have or could have cases involving Indian children, parents, or tribes, or who may represent minor foster children. This webinar also applies to Tribal Social Workers, Tribal Social Services Departments and their staff, as well as those who work with native foster youth in school settings.
Breanna Bollig is the Equal Justice Works Fellow and Staff Attorney at CTFC. Attendees that complete the course will be provided with a copy of the written materials before or during the training.
This training is eligible for one hour of California participatory general MCLE credit for attorneys.