Guidance Article on Educational Stability and Continuity for Children in Substitute Care
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- Category: Placement
- Published on Monday, 25 June 2012 16:17
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 Guidance Article for Educational Stability and Continuity for Children | [This article provides practice strategies and guidance regarding the requirements to maintain educational stability and continuity when a child is placed in substitute care.] | 28 Kb |
Maintaining a child in the same school he or she attended at the time of placement supports continuity and stability of the child's education program and promotes better outcomes for children in care.
Individual outcomes that can be achieved by maintaining a child in his or her school setting include, but not are limited to:
- Elimination potential interruptions in school attendance due to re-enrollment processes and transfer of education records.
- Increased ability for the child to actively participate in school activities.
- Sustained relationships and bonds with teachers, mentors and other students.
- Preservation of relationships with friends and educators who may provide support and encouragement for the child.