By Cheryl L. Sattler, J.D., Ph.D.

Written by a lawyer with experience in both education and child welfare systems, this resource explains legal requirements and also provides practical strategies to serve students in foster care, who often do not fit into the traditional academic sequence and are more likely to struggle academically.

From identifying students and who is a parent, to addressing complex issues surrounding discipline and childhood trauma, you'll comply with legal mandates while providing stability to students with guidance to:

• Address students' educational transitions, from welcome to "aging out"
• Meet Every Student Succeeds Act mandates regarding enrollment, transportation, records and other areas
• Advocate for students and work with child welfare staff
• Recognize how school policies may hinder foster student progress
• And more

Plus, a 50-state review of parental rights in education enables you to pinpoint your state’s requirements, while model state policies provide real-world examples of how to address common concerns.