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Educational Passport System (EPS)
Foster Youth Identification & Reconciliation

Description

Review of the Educational Passport System (EPS) Foster Youth Core database including navigation, JV-535, DCFS 1399 form, transportation/BID, and FAFSA/Postsecondary tab. Audience will also learn the different access roles and available information from different partner views.

Learning Objectives

Participants will understand the different roles and views of users/partners within EPS
Participants will know the system collaborations and data share frequencies that feed into EPS
Participants will learn new or pending updates to EPS

Venue

Virtual-Zoom Web-based Meeting Room

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Description

Overview of Foster Youth data identification in CALPADS, your SIS and EPS. We will discuss the criteria for the 5.7 report, creating the local foster match in CALPADS and breakdown the communication between CALPADS, SIS and EPS. Practice scenarios will be discussed in interactive groups to complete understanding of the data identification and reconciliation process.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn about the CDSS data extract methodology.
By the end of the training participants will know how to create a local foster match in CALPADS.
Participants will know where to gather DCFS data for FY identification from EPS.
Participants will understand the importance of FY program identification for ALL their FY in their SIS.

Venue

Virtual-Zoom Web-based Meeting Room

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School Stability

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School Stability: Determining A Student's Best Interest
Reduced Graduation Requirements for Specialized Populations

Description

Addresses the process of determining the student’s best interest also known as a best interest determination (BID). The transportation component of school stability and collaboration with child welfare agencies is also covered.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to accurately define School of Origin as defined by Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA).
Participants will be able to identify the multiple types and sources of notification of a students’ change of enrollment.
Participants will demonstrate understanding of the Best Interest Determination (BID) process and EPS data entry responsibilities.
Participants will be able to describe the transportation options available for meeting the ESSA mandate.

Venue

Virtual- Zoom Web-Based Meeting Room

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Description

For youth in foster care, youth experiencing homelessness, or former juvenile court school pupils, education legislation such as AB 167/216, AB 1806, AB 2306 will allow some students to graduate with a reduced number of credits. This training will explain the graduation modification laws for these specialized populations and answer any misunderstandings.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this event, participants will demonstrate the ability to identify students eligible for reduced credit graduation.
By the end of this event, participants will accurately summarize the core components of the following legislation: AB 167/216, AB 1806, AB 2306.

Venue

Virtual- Zoom Web-Based Meeting Room

Calendar of Events

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To schedule this free training for your staff, please click here (Links to an external site.) and a team member may reach out to you at their earliest convenience.

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