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Enrollment of Students in Foster Care (Virginia Department of Education, VDOE)

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For children and youth in foster care, a change in home placement frequently results in a change in school placement. The educational impact of every school change is significant. Each time students enter new schools, they must adjust to different curricula, different expectations, new friends, and new teachers.

Keeping children in the same school:

  • provides continuity in education;
  • maintains important relationships at school;
  • provides stability during a traumatic time for the children; and
  • improves educational and life outcomes.

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All Disabilities Collaboration Early Intervention Elementary General Education High School Middle School Parent/Family Preschool Professional Resources