What is Educational Advocacy?
CASA of Galveston County is committed to being a big part of all our children’s education. Educational Advocacy is the process of ensuring that a child’s educational needs are identified, supported, and met. CASA volunteers work with schools, teachers, counselors, and other professionals to remove barriers to learning, secure appropriate services, and promote the child’s academic success. This includes monitoring school progress, advocating for special education or accommodations if needed, and making sure the child’s voice and best interests are represented in all educational decisions.
Please complete the form at the link provided for any educational needs. Kate Sonnier, our Program Manager of Education, will respond as soon as possible: https://casagalveston.org/2020/10/13/education-assistance-referral-request/
Are You Interested in Being a CASA Tutor?
Anyone interested in being a tutor must fill out the CASA application here and go through the interview process and pass a background check. All tutors are sworn in as advocates and must go through the CASA training to become a tutor. This ensures all our tutors are trauma-informed and are aware of CASA policies, procedures, and confidentiality.
Does the Child You Serve Need a CASA Tutor?
If the child(ren) you serve are in need of a tutor, please fill out this tutor referral here!
Education Resources
Education Assistance Referral Request
Find your Foster Care Liaison | Ask TED
Educational Advocacy Guidebook (2018 Update)
Education for Children DFPS Resource Guide 2018
Make a Referral to ECI | Texas Health and Human Services
Surrogate Parent Training | SPEDTex
Communication Milestones: Age Ranges
Education Resources for Older Youth
Texas Higher Education Foster Care Liaisons
Our DFPS Education Specialist
Education Committee Members:
Mary Patrick, Committee President, Executive Director of Special Programs/ECH & Homeless and Foster Care Liaison for Galveston Independent School District (GISD)
Vera Lewis -Jasper, Committee Member, Dean of Technical & Professional Education at Galveston College
Winifred Weber, Committee Member, Attorney
Leslie Burke, Committee Member, CASA Advocate
Dr. Britani Moses, Committee Member. Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) Human Resources Department