BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260909T033458Z UID:http://ksdetasn.org/events/9330 DTSTART:20260918T130000 DTEND:20260918T143000 CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20260827T104404 DESCRIPTION:The beginning of a school year can offer students in foster car e a chance for a new beginning and an opportunity for a different story. F or some students\, the transition into a new school year may feel routine\ , while for others\, it can bring significant changes and uncertainty. Thi s makes educational stability an important responsibility for schools and districts serving students in foster care.Building on last year's work to establish consistent processes and procedures for supporting students in f oster care across Kansas\, this Technical Assistance Series will continue to provide guidance\, learning opportunities\, and support throughout the school year. Sessions will cover key requirements\, processes\, and practi ces related to educational stability\, school improvement\, and effective systems of support\, while giving participants opportunities to discuss ch allenges\, ask questions\, and share solutions.Each session will follow a two-part structure:First Half – Main Content\, Learning\, and Discussion : Approximately 40–50 minutes focused on the session topic.Second Half – Content Questions and Open Office Hours: An opportunity to ask questio ns\, discuss specific situations\, and receive technical assistance relate d to educational stability.*** Please note: You can register for single ev ents by locating each event on the TASN calendar by date\, or for the enti re series by selecting the “Register for the event series” option abov e the course description***Series Dates &\; TopicsMeeting topics are te ntative and may be adjusted based on needs identified in the field.Septemb er 9 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. — Foster Care 101 – Part 1: Defining Education al Stability- \;ESEA Definitions and Requirements ****Tailored to new LEA Points of Contact****September 18 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. — Foster Care 1 01 – Part 2: Supporting Educational Stability: \;Supporting Educatio nal Stability- Process and Procedures (Best Interest Determination Meeting )October 2 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. — Foster Care and Special Education: \ ;Ensuring Alignment with IDEANovember 6 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. — TBD: Lookin g Back and Looking ForwardDecember 4 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. — Transportation and Records:  \;Problems of PracticeJanuary 1 — No MeetingFebruary 5 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. — Neglected and Delinquent Children in Foster CareM arch 5 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. — TBD: Looking Back and Looking ForwardApril 2 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. — Preparing for Summer Transitions: LEAs and DCFMay 7 | 1:00–2:30 p.m. — Data Collection and Supporting Building LeadersTh is series is intended to support LEA points of contact\, special education administrators\, building leaders\, and other professionals involved in c oordinating educational services and supports for students in foster care. Participants are encouraged to attend the sessions most relevant to their roles and take advantage of the open office-hour portion of each session for questions and technical assistance. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T104548 LOCATION: SUMMARY:Foster Care 101 – Part 2: Supporting Educational Stability- Proce ss and Procedures (Best Interest Determination Meetings) URL:http://ksdetasn.org/events/9330 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR