Connecting in the Classroom
In an ongoing effort to ensure the children CASA of Galveston County serves has the proper educational assessments and academic support, CASA formed an education committee to partner with the school districts to better connect in the classroom. The education committee assists in connecting advocates to district foster care liaisons, school counselors, and teachers to share the mission and message of CASA and how they can most effectively collaborate for the best interest of the child and their academic needs.
A CASA may visit the child at school and contact the teacher(s) for progress information and a copy of the report card each reporting period. A CASA may attend an Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting, as needed, to advocate and support the child’s academic needs. A CASA may also assist the teacher if she or he needs assistance being in touch with the caregiver and to provide educational support to the caregiver and assist with an open line of communication with school staff.
Education Resources
STRIVE Student Incentive Program Form
Education Assistance Referral Request
- Educational Advocacy Pocket Guide
- Educational Advocacy Guidebook (2018 Update)
- CASA Connecting in the Classroom- Brochure
- Texas Higher Education Foster Care Liaisons | Texas Foster Care Liasons | Galveston County Foster Care Liasons
- DFPS Education Specialists by Region
- Texas Foster Care Tuition & Fee Waiver Process
- Intellectual Development Disorder Basics
- Clothing help through the Assistance League of the Bay Area
- Education for Children DFPS Resource Guide 2018
- RISE Support Services
- Texas Title V Programs
- Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services
- How to Prevent Cyberbullying
- Speech Therapy Tips
- Can my child go to school today? Flow Chart
- Parents’ Guide to the ARD Process
- Foster Care and Student Success
- Education Resource Archive
- Transition Planning Guide for Students in Foster Care Receiving Special Education Service
- Glossary of Acronyms
Education Committee






Mary Patrick
Committee Member

