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Juvenile Law Center's Improving the Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Disabilities in Foster Care Juvenile Law Center's Improving the Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Disabilities in Foster Care 2013 PA
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“Our Community, Our Children” School Based Foster/Adoptive Parent Recruitment Campaign “Our Community, Our Children” School Based Foster/Adoptive Parent Recruitment Campaign CA
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A Guide for Youth in Care on Going to School in Pennsylvania A Guide for Youth in Care on Going to School in Pennsylvania 2011 PA
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* A Guide on the Rights of Youth in Substitute Care in Pennsylvania 2010 PA
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A Road Map for Learning: Improving Educational Outcomes in Foster Care A Road Map for Learning: Improving Educational Outcomes in Foster Care 2004 Nat.
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* ABA Comments and Recommendations for Regulations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 2011 Nat.
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ABA Comments on Proposed Rule amending the AFCARS ABA Comments on Proposed Rule amending the AFCARS 2015
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Achievements Unlocked Year One Flyer_A Achievements Unlocked Year One Flyer_A 2017 NV
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* Addressing the Educational Needs of Children in Foster Care- A Guide for Judges, Advocates and Child Welfare Professionals 2006 Nat.
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Advancing Data-Informed Policies to Improve Education Outcomes for Children in Care--Expert Roundtable Advancing Data-Informed Policies to Improve Education Outcomes for Children in Care--Expert Roundtable 2015
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Advocacy Tips for an Effective IEP Team Meeting Advocacy Tips for an Effective IEP Team Meeting 2004 Nat.
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AFCARS_ABAComments_April2015 AFCARS_ABAComments_April2015 2015 National
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* An Act to Engage Maine's Youth Regarding Successful School Completion ME
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An Analysis of Investments in School Climate & Foster Youth Through the Local Control Accountability Plan An Analysis of Investments in School Climate & Foster Youth Through the Local Control Accountability Plan 2015 CA
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Arizona Data-Sharing Request/Agreement Arizona Data-Sharing Request/Agreement 2005 AZ
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Arizona Statute 8-527. Children in out-of-home care; noninterference with regular school activities Arizona Statute 8-527. Children in out-of-home care; noninterference with regular school activities 2011 AZ
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Arkansas HB 1717: Act to Ensure the Continuity of Educational Services to Foster Children Arkansas HB 1717: Act to Ensure the Continuity of Educational Services to Foster Children 2005 AR
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At Greater Risk - California Foster Youth and the Path from High School to College At Greater Risk - California Foster Youth and the Path from High School to College 2013 CA
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* Blueprint for Change Goals and Benchmarks (Insert Card) 2008 Nat.
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* Blueprint for Change: Education Success for Students in Foster Care 2009 Nat.
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* Brief - Education Records of Children in Foster Care 2013 Nat. 2013
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CA Foster Youth Education Toolkit CA Foster Youth Education Toolkit 2016 CA
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California AB 216 California AB 216 2013 CA
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California Assembly Bill 81 California Assembly Bill 81 2009 CA
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California Assembly Bill No. 167 California Assembly Bill No. 167 2009 CA
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California Assembly Bill No. 1858 California Assembly Bill No. 1858 2004 CA
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California Best Interest Determination Procedure and Worksheet California Best Interest Determination Procedure and Worksheet 2016 California
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California Department of Education Report to the Governor and the Legislature - Foster Youth Services Program 2012 (Executive Summary) California Department of Education Report to the Governor and the Legislature - Foster Youth Services Program 2012 (Executive Summary) 2012 CA
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California Education Equals Partnership California Education Equals Partnership 2014 CA
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California Foster Care Education Fact Sheets California Foster Care Education Fact Sheets 2005 CA
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* California Foster Youth and Education Task Force: Key Legislation 2011 CA
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California Foster Youth Educational Planning Guide California Foster Youth Educational Planning Guide CA
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California Fresno Unified School District California Fresno Unified School District 2013 CA
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California Gloria Molina Foster Youth Education Program California Gloria Molina Foster Youth Education Program 2011 CA
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California Interagency Agreement for the Delivery of Educational Services to Solano County Foster Youth California Interagency Agreement for the Delivery of Educational Services to Solano County Foster Youth 2013 CA
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California Poised to Become the first State to Hold Itself Accountable for the Educational Outcomes of Foster Children California Poised to Become the first State to Hold Itself Accountable for the Educational Outcomes of Foster Children 2013 CA
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California Program Information Regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 12 and the Extension of Foster Care to Age 20 California Program Information Regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 12 and the Extension of Foster Care to Age 20 2011 CA
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California Sharing Information to Support the Educational Success of Children in Care - Federated Security and Access Protocols Brief California Sharing Information to Support the Educational Success of Children in Care - Federated Security and Access Protocols Brief 2013 CA
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California The Invisible Achievement Gap California The Invisible Achievement Gap 2013 CA
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California The Invisible Achievement Gap, Part 1, Education Outcomes of Students n Foster Care in California's Public Schools California The Invisible Achievement Gap, Part 1, Education Outcomes of Students n Foster Care in California's Public Schools 2013 CA
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California Youth Connection's Summary of Foster Youth Speak Outs California Youth Connection's Summary of Foster Youth Speak Outs 2006 CA
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Cal-PASS College Pathways Data Support Project Cal-PASS College Pathways Data Support Project CA
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Cal-PASS Ready to Succeed Project Information Cal-PASS Ready to Succeed Project Information CA
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Caregivers, School Liaisons, and Agency Advocates Speak Out about the Educational Needs of Children and Youths in Foster Care Caregivers, School Liaisons, and Agency Advocates Speak Out about the Educational Needs of Children and Youths in Foster Care 2009 CA
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Caregivers, School Liaisons, and Agency Advocates Speak Out About the Educational Needs of Children and Youths in Foster Care Caregivers, School Liaisons, and Agency Advocates Speak Out About the Educational Needs of Children and Youths in Foster Care 2010 Nat.
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Challenges around Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care Challenges around Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care 2011 Nat.
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Chapin Hall Issue Brief: Underperforming Schools and the Education of Vulnerable Children and Youth Chapin Hall Issue Brief: Underperforming Schools and the Education of Vulnerable Children and Youth 2009 IL
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Child Protective Services and the Achievement Gap Child Protective Services and the Achievement Gap 2014 MN
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Child Welfare and Education Collaboration (Highlights) Child Welfare and Education Collaboration (Highlights) 2010 DE, NB, NY, TX, VA, WI
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Child Welfare Guide for Educators Child Welfare Guide for Educators 2012 Nat
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* Child Welfare/ Education Collaboration around Fostering Connections (Full Review) 2010 Nat.
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Children Adrift: Addressing the Educational Needs of New York’s Foster Children Children Adrift: Addressing the Educational Needs of New York’s Foster Children 2006 NY
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Children in Foster Care--What Educators & Administrators Need to Know Children in Foster Care--What Educators & Administrators Need to Know
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Children of Trauma - What Educators Need to Know Children of Trauma - What Educators Need to Know 2013 Nat.
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Collaboration Between Education and Child Welfare Agencies is Key Collaboration Between Education and Child Welfare Agencies is Key 2015
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Colorado Foster Care Education Summary Report 2012-2013 Colorado Foster Care Education Summary Report 2012-2013 2014 CO
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Colorado House Bill No. 1274. Concerning Successful transitions back to the public school system for students in out-of-home placement who have demonstrated detrimental behavior Colorado House Bill No. 1274. Concerning Successful transitions back to the public school system for students in out-of-home placement who have demonstrated detrimental behavior 2010 CO
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Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's 2013 Foster Youth Internship Report Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's 2013 Foster Youth Internship Report 2013 Nat.
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* Court-based Education Efforts for Children in Foster Care in Arizona 2007 AZ
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COVID Fall Checklist COVID Fall Checklist August 2020 National
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COVID19 - Courtroom Questions to Address Education COVID19 - Courtroom Questions to Address Education May 4, 2020 National
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Covid19_childwelfaretool Covid19_childwelfaretool May 15, 2020 National
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Covid19_tipsforLEAs Covid19_tipsforLEAs
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* CWLA Key Principles for the Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) 2010 Nat.
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CWshortlist.COVID19 CWshortlist.COVID19 May 15, 2020 National
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Data Roundtable Report Legal Center for Foster Care and Education Data Roundtable Report Legal Center for Foster Care and Education 2015 all states
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* December 2011 FERPA Regulations: Information Sharing Around Child Welfare and Education 2012 Nat.
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Delaware Memorandum of Understanding Delaware Memorandum of Understanding 2008 DE
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Department of Education (DOE) Letter, GEN-13-18 - “Extended Foster Care” Department of Education (DOE) Letter, GEN-13-18 - “Extended Foster Care” 2013 Nat.
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Division of Public Schools: What We Look Like! Division of Public Schools: What We Look Like! 2011 FL
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Does education pay for youth formerly in foster care Comparison of employment outcomes with a national sample Does education pay for youth formerly in foster care Comparison of employment outcomes with a national sample 2014
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Dropout Prevention and Student Engagement 2013-2014 Colorado State Policy Report Dropout Prevention and Student Engagement 2013-2014 Colorado State Policy Report 2015 CO
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Educating Homeless Children and Youth: The Guide to Their Rights Educating Homeless Children and Youth: The Guide to Their Rights 2007 Nat.
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Education Equals Partnership Education Equals Partnership 2015 CA
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Educational Advocacy Curriculum Educational Advocacy Curriculum Nat.
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Educational and Employment Achievements of American Indian/Alaska Native Alumni of Foster Care Educational and Employment Achievements of American Indian/Alaska Native Alumni of Foster Care 2009 Nat.
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Educational Goal Advancement of Foster Youth and Independent Living Programs Educational Goal Advancement of Foster Youth and Independent Living Programs 2009 CA
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Educational Outcomes of Children on Guardianship or Custody Orders: A Pilot Study Educational Outcomes of Children on Guardianship or Custody Orders: A Pilot Study 2007 Nat.
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ESSA Implementation Checklist Part II ESSA Implementation Checklist Part II 2017 Nat.
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ESSA Transportation Plans for LEAs ESSA Transportation Plans for LEAs 2017 Nat.
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Every Child, Every Hearing Every Child, Every Hearing 2007 CA
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Every Transition Counts. Educational Stability of Colorado's Students in Foster Care Every Transition Counts. Educational Stability of Colorado's Students in Foster Care 2016 CO
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* Everyone Can Make a Difference Volume 1 (Bright Spots) 2011 Nat.
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* Everyone Can Make a Difference Volume 2 (Bright Spots) 2011 Nat.
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* Federal Joint Letter - Uninterrupted Scholars Act (2013) 2013 Nat.
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Florida Comparative Analysis of Aggregate Educational Data Between Children in Foster Care and the General Population Florida Comparative Analysis of Aggregate Educational Data Between Children in Foster Care and the General Population 2011 FL
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Florida Department of Children and Families, District School Registration Information for Foster Care Children Florida Department of Children and Families, District School Registration Information for Foster Care Children 2013 FL
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Florida SB 1128 Florida SB 1128 2009 FL
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Florida State Wide Memorandum of Understanding Florida State Wide Memorandum of Understanding 2009 FL
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* Florida Statewide Interagency Agreement 2010 FL
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Florida's Collaboration to Implement Release of Student Educational Records (FERPA Amendments) Florida's Collaboration to Implement Release of Student Educational Records (FERPA Amendments) 2013 FL
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Foster Club's Transition Toolkit Foster Club's Transition Toolkit 2010 Nat.
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Foster Youth Education Initiative Foster Youth Education Initiative 2010 CA
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* Foster Youth Share Their School Experiences 2014 Nat.
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False
* Fostering Connections Implementation Toolkit 2011 Nat.
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* Fostering Connections Judicial Education Checklist 2011 Nat.
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False
* Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-351) 2008 Nat.
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Fostering Opportunity and Improving Achievement: The Benefits of a Foster-Care Scholarship Program in California Fostering Opportunity and Improving Achievement: The Benefits of a Foster-Care Scholarship Program in California 2010 CA, FL
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Frequent Moving has a Negative Affect on the School Achievement of Foster Children Makes the Case for Reform Frequent Moving has a Negative Affect on the School Achievement of Foster Children Makes the Case for Reform 2010 Nat.
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Georgia Annotated Code 160-4-8-.17, School Re-enrollment Georgia Annotated Code 160-4-8-.17, School Re-enrollment 2005 GA
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Getting a GED in Pennsylvania Getting a GED in Pennsylvania 2011 PA
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Graduation and Dropout Rates for Colorado Students in Foster Care Graduation and Dropout Rates for Colorado Students in Foster Care 2014 CO
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Grappling with the Gaps - Toward a Research Agenda to Meet the Educational Needs of Children and Youth in Foster Care Grappling with the Gaps - Toward a Research Agenda to Meet the Educational Needs of Children and Youth in Foster Care 2010 Nat.
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* Grappling with the Gaps Toward a Research Agenda to Meet the Educational Needs of Children and Youth in Foster Care 2010 CA
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Great Expectations Coaches Reference Guide Great Expectations Coaches Reference Guide 2011 VA
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Group Homes in California: Educating California’s Foster Youth Group Homes in California: Educating California’s Foster Youth 2003 CA
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Group Schools Hill Staffers on Foster Youths’ Educational Struggles Group Schools Hill Staffers on Foster Youths’ Educational Struggles 2014 Nat.
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Hawaii Educational Stability Worksheet Hawaii Educational Stability Worksheet 2012 HI
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Helping Traumatized Children Learn Helping Traumatized Children Learn 2005 MA
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* Highlights of Joint Federal Guidance on ESSA and Fostering Connections 2016 Nat.
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Hillsborough County Record Release Form Hillsborough County Record Release Form FL
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How Can We Ensure Educational Success For Dependent Youth In Congregate Care How Can We Ensure Educational Success For Dependent Youth In Congregate Care 2014
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How States Are Implementing the Education Provisions of Fostering Connections How States Are Implementing the Education Provisions of Fostering Connections 2009 Nat.
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How the Uninterrupted Scholars Act Helps Child Welfare Staff Advocate for Youth in Care How the Uninterrupted Scholars Act Helps Child Welfare Staff Advocate for Youth in Care 2014
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Illinois Education Procedures 314 Illinois Education Procedures 314 2007 IL
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Illinois House Bill No. 4054 Illinois House Bill No. 4054 2009 IL
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Illinois School Code: Section 105 ILCS 5/10 20.12b Illinois School Code: Section 105 ILCS 5/10 20.12b 1997 IL
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Implementation Checklist 1- ESSA and Fostering Connections Implementation Checklist 1- ESSA and Fostering Connections 2016 Nat.
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* In School, the Right School, Finish School: A Guide to Improving Educational Opportunities for Court-Involved Youth 2007 Nat.
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Iowa Agreement and Consent for School Activities Iowa Agreement and Consent for School Activities 2011 IA
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Iowa Child Welfare Appendix of Resources Iowa Child Welfare Appendix of Resources 2011 IA
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Iowa Foster Care and Education Issue Brief Iowa Foster Care and Education Issue Brief 2013 IA
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Iowa HF 2388 Iowa HF 2388 2014 IA
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Iowa Section 232.2 - requiring education records and postsecondary planning in case plan Iowa Section 232.2 - requiring education records and postsecondary planning in case plan 2011 IA
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Iowa Section 282.29 - Children placed by district court Iowa Section 282.29 - Children placed by district court 2011 IA
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Issue Brief: Supporting School Proximity for Children in Foster Care Issue Brief: Supporting School Proximity for Children in Foster Care 2011 Nat.
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* Issue Brief: Making the Case: Engaging Education Partners in Addressing the Education Needs of Children in Foster Care 2011 Nat.
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Joint memorandum from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families and the Office of Child Care about subsidy programs. Joint memorandum from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families and the Office of Child Care about subsidy programs. 2011 Nat.
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Kansas House Substitute for Senate Bill No. 23 Kansas House Substitute for Senate Bill No. 23 2011 KS
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* Kids in School Rule! (Cincinnati, Ohio) 2009 OH
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Kids in School Rule! Improving School Outcomes for Students in Care Kids in School Rule! Improving School Outcomes for Students in Care Ohio
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Kidspeak: Foster Kids Speak Out on Educational Success Kidspeak: Foster Kids Speak Out on Educational Success 2010 MI
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KISR! Report 2018 FINAL 02.19 KISR! Report 2018 FINAL 02.19 December 2018 OH
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Ky. Stat. Ann. § 605.110. Ky. Stat. Ann. § 605.110. 2006 KY
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* Legal Center for Foster Care & Education - Publications and Resources 2011 Nat.
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False
* Legal Center for Foster Care & Education - Technical Assistance 2011 Nat.
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Letter from Congressional Representatives to the Secretary of Education: “Implementation of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act” Letter from Congressional Representatives to the Secretary of Education: “Implementation of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act” 2009 Nat.
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Local Agreements in Washington State Between School Districts and the Children's Administration Local Agreements in Washington State Between School Districts and the Children's Administration WA
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Local Homeless Education Liaison Toolkit Local Homeless Education Liaison Toolkit 2007 Nat.
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* Louisiana House Bill No. 590, Act 297 2009 LA
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Maine Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force To Engage Maine's Youth Regarding Successful School Completion Maine Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Task Force To Engage Maine's Youth Regarding Successful School Completion 2007 ME
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Maine Public Law Chapter 451 Maine Public Law Chapter 451 2007 ME
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Maryland Access to Education Records - Uninterrupted Schoalrs Act and Changes to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Maryland Access to Education Records - Uninterrupted Schoalrs Act and Changes to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 2013 MD
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False
Maryland Manual: Access to Education for Children in State- Supervised Care Maryland Manual: Access to Education for Children in State- Supervised Care 2008 MD
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False
* Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 37 2011 MA
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False
Maximizing Credit Accrual and Recovery for Homeless Students Maximizing Credit Accrual and Recovery for Homeless Students 2010 Nat.
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False
* Meeting the Challenge: A Preliminary Report on the Education Performance of Foster Youth in Three California Counties 2011 CA
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Meeting the Educational Needs of Students in the Child Welfare System-Lessons Learned from the Field Meeting the Educational Needs of Students in the Child Welfare System-Lessons Learned from the Field 2012 NY
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False
Mental Health and Special Education Services at School Entry for Children Who Were Involved With the Child Welfare System as Infants Mental Health and Special Education Services at School Entry for Children Who Were Involved With the Child Welfare System as Infants 2009 Nat.
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False
Michigan Foster Care Education Records Release form Michigan Foster Care Education Records Release form 2013 MI
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Michigan House Bill No. 5298 Michigan House Bill No. 5298 2009 MI
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Michigan Revised Information Sharing Procedures for Child Welfare Staff and Educational Agencies Michigan Revised Information Sharing Procedures for Child Welfare Staff and Educational Agencies 2013 MI
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Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission Nat. 2014
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Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission 2014 Nat.
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Minnesota Bulletin: Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care Minnesota Bulletin: Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care 2010 MN
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Minnesota Study on High School Graduation and Child Welfare Minnesota Study on High School Graduation and Child Welfare 2006 MN
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False
MOU between NYC Children’s Services, and Dept. of Ed. 1997 & 2001 MOU between NYC Children’s Services, and Dept. of Ed. 1997 & 2001 2001 NY
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False
* Mythbusting: Breaking Down Confidentiality and Decision-Making Barriers to Meet the Education Needs of Children in Foster Care 2005 Nat.
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False
NAEHCY Senate Bill S.2801 Summary (Franken) NAEHCY Senate Bill S.2801 Summary (Franken) 2010 Nat.
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National Education Datasheet 2018 National Education Datasheet 2018 2018 Nat.
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National Fact Sheet Data-at-a-Glance 2018 National Fact Sheet Data-at-a-Glance 2018 2018 Nat
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NATIONAL SAMPLE JUDICIAL BENCHCARD NATIONAL SAMPLE JUDICIAL BENCHCARD 2017 Nat.
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* National Working Group on Foster Care and Education House Congressional Briefing Invitation 2014 Nat.
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* National Working Group on Foster Care and Education Senate Congressional Briefing Invitation 2014 Nat.
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National Working Group on Foster Care and Education: Tools and Resources Brochure National Working Group on Foster Care and Education: Tools and Resources Brochure 2008 Nat.
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Need and Outcomes for Low Income Youth in Special Education: Variations by Emotional Disturbance Diagnosis and Child Welfare Contact Need and Outcomes for Low Income Youth in Special Education: Variations by Emotional Disturbance Diagnosis and Child Welfare Contact 2009 Nat.
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New Data: California Foster Youth: On the Path to Irresistible Information New Data: California Foster Youth: On the Path to Irresistible Information 2010 CA
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New Mexico Child Protection Best Practice Bulletin - Education Advocacy New Mexico Child Protection Best Practice Bulletin - Education Advocacy NM
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New York City MOU between NYC Children’s Services, and Dept. of Ed. 1997 & 2001 New York City MOU between NYC Children’s Services, and Dept. of Ed. 1997 & 2001 1997 NY
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False
New York City MOU between NYC Dept. of Ed. and Children’s Services to Allow Data Access New York City MOU between NYC Dept. of Ed. and Children’s Services to Allow Data Access 2008 NY
False
False
New York Educational Neglect - An Advocate’s Perspective New York Educational Neglect - An Advocate’s Perspective 2010 NY
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False
New York Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Update - The Uninterrupted Scholars Act New York Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Update - The Uninterrupted Scholars Act 2013 NY
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False
* November 2011 Federal Foster Care and Education Convening Summary 2012 Nat.
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Ohio Kids in School Rule! Memorandum of Understanding Ohio Kids in School Rule! Memorandum of Understanding 2011 OH
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False
* Ohio Kids in School Rule!:One Page Summary 2011 OH
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Oregon Department of Education and Department of Human Services, Office of Child Welfare Programs' Joint Letter on the Uninterrupted Scholars Act Oregon Department of Education and Department of Human Services, Office of Child Welfare Programs' Joint Letter on the Uninterrupted Scholars Act 2013 OR
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Partial Credit Model Policy and Pratice Recommendations Partial Credit Model Policy and Pratice Recommendations 2013 CA
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False
* Pennslvania Office of Children, Youth, and Families Bulletin: Education Screen 2010 PA
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False
Pennsylvania Appendix B. Best Interest Determination - Child Welfare Data Pennsylvania Appendix B. Best Interest Determination - Child Welfare Data 2013 PA
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False
* Pennsylvania Child Welfare Policy Guidance on School Stability and Continuity 2009 PA
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False
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Bulletin: Educational Portions of “Non-Educational” Placement Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Bulletin: Educational Portions of “Non-Educational” Placement 2010 PA
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False
* Pennsylvania Education Screen for Child Welfare Professionals 2010 PA
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Pennsylvania Improving Educational Outcomes for Child Welfare–Involved Youth - Allegheny County’s Implementation of the Child Welfare Education Screen Pennsylvania Improving Educational Outcomes for Child Welfare–Involved Youth - Allegheny County’s Implementation of the Child Welfare Education Screen 2013 PA
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Pennsylvania Joint Statement regarding the Uninterrupted Scholars Act Pennsylvania Joint Statement regarding the Uninterrupted Scholars Act 2013 PA
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False
Pennsylvania Memorandum of Understanding Pennsylvania Memorandum of Understanding 2013 PA
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False
* Pennsylvania Model Transition-Discharge Plan for Older Youth Leaving Care 2010 PA
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Pennsylvania Order Appointing Educational Decision Maker Pennsylvania Order Appointing Educational Decision Maker 2013 PA
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Pennsylvania Pre-Court Education Checklist Pennsylvania Pre-Court Education Checklist 2013 PA
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Pennsylvania Problem and Legislation Pennsylvania Problem and Legislation 2013 PA
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False
* Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Proceedings for Education (Dependency and Delinquency) 2011 PA
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Pennsylvania: Uninterrupted Scholars Act and Changes to FERPA Pennsylvania: Uninterrupted Scholars Act and Changes to FERPA 2013 PA
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Project Achieve - New York City Project Achieve - New York City 2005 NY
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False
* Q & A : How Can Courtroom Resources Support Judges to Address the Education Needs of Children in Care 2013 Nat.
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* Q & A : Postsecondary Education Resources for Youth in and Transitioning Out of Foster Care 2012 Nat.
True
False
* Q & A Blueprint For Change: Education Success For Children in Foster Care 2009 Nat.
True
False
* Q & A: How Can We Ensure Educational Success for Dependent Youth in Congregate Care 2014 Nat.
True
False
* Q & A: Credit Transfer and School Completion 2008 Nat.
True
False
* Q & A: How Child Welfare Can Access Education Records Under FERPA 2013 Nat.
False
False
Q & A: What Child Welfare Advocates Can Do for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Q & A: What Child Welfare Advocates Can Do for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth 2009 Nat.
True
False
* Q & A: No Child Left Behind and Children in Out-of-Home Care 2008 Nat.
True
False
* Q & A: The Link Between Education and Permanency 2009 Nat.
False
False
Q&A - Foster Care and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Q&A - Foster Care and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 2015 Nat.
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False
Q&A School Discipline Q&A School Discipline 2014 Nat.
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False
* Q&A: How Do Recent Changes to FERPA Help Child Welfare Agencies Get Access to Education Records 2013 Nat.
True
False
* Questions and Answers: Fostering Connections Implementation 2014 Nat.
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Raising the Bar - Child Welfare's Shift Toward Well-Being Raising the Bar - Child Welfare's Shift Toward Well-Being 2013 Nat.
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Ready to Succeed in the Classroom Ready to Succeed in the Classroom 2010 Nat.
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Removing Barriers to Educating Children in Foster Care Through Interagency Collaboration: A Seven County Multiple-Case Study Removing Barriers to Educating Children in Foster Care Through Interagency Collaboration: A Seven County Multiple-Case Study 2009 Nat.
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* Research Highlights on Educationand Foster Care 2014 Nat.
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Research Summary - Teaching and Classroom Strategies for Homeless and Highly Mobile Students Research Summary - Teaching and Classroom Strategies for Homeless and Highly Mobile Students 2013 Nat.
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Research.Study-California JGC Educational Outcomes Issue Brief Research.Study-California JGC Educational Outcomes Issue Brief 2009 CA
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Residential Education: An Emerging Resource for Improving Educational Outcomes for Youth in Foster Care? Residential Education: An Emerging Resource for Improving Educational Outcomes for Youth in Foster Care? 2008 Nat.
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Review of the Texas Blueprint Recommendations Review of the Texas Blueprint Recommendations 2012 TX
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Roadmap for Foster Care and Education Data Linkages Roadmap for Foster Care and Education Data Linkages 2017 Nat.
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* Sample Educational Court Report 2013 Nat.
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Sample Educational Court Report Template Sample Educational Court Report Template
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* San Diego, California - Neighborhoods for Kids Summary 2011 CA
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San Diego, California Neighborhoods for Kids Fact Sheet San Diego, California Neighborhoods for Kids Fact Sheet 2011 CA
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San Francisco Chronicle: A Key Victory for Foster Youth San Francisco Chronicle: A Key Victory for Foster Youth 2008 CA
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School Discipline & Youth in Foster Care School Discipline & Youth in Foster Care 2014
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School Discipline & Youth in Foster Care Issue Brief School Discipline & Youth in Foster Care Issue Brief 2014
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School Discipline and Students in Foster Care School Discipline and Students in Foster Care 2014 Nat.
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* School Stability State Legislation Chart (October 2013) 2013 Nat.
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School Status Bench Card School Status Bench Card OH
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Senate Bill 1108 Senate Bill 1108 2004 CA
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Senate Bill S.2801: The Fostering Success in Education Act (Franken) Senate Bill S.2801: The Fostering Success in Education Act (Franken) 2010 Nat.
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Sharing Educational Records to Improve Outcomes for Children in the Juvenile Justice System Sharing Educational Records to Improve Outcomes for Children in the Juvenile Justice System 2014
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* Solving the Data Puzzle: A How To Guide on Collecting and Sharing Information to Improve Educational Outcomes for Children in Out-of-Home Care 2009 Nat.
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* Special Education Decisions (Factsheet for Caseworkers) 2008 Nat.
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Special Education Decisions (Factsheet for Children's Attorney) Special Education Decisions (Factsheet for Children's Attorney) 2008 Nat.
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Special Education Decisions (Factsheet for Foster Parent) Special Education Decisions (Factsheet for Foster Parent) 2008 Nat.
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Special Education Decisions (Factsheet for Judges) Special Education Decisions (Factsheet for Judges) 2008 Nat.
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Special Education Decisions (Factsheet for Youth) Special Education Decisions (Factsheet for Youth) 2008 Nat.
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