This practice guide is the fourth in a series of guides prepared as companion pieces to the white paper disseminated by the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown University, “Addressing the Unmet Educational Needs of Children and Youth in the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems” (2012).
The guide examines the principle that quality education services are critical for youth who are system involved and also offers a range of practices and strategies that align with the “Guiding Principles for Providing High-Quality Education in Juvenile Justice Secure Care Settings” (2014), released jointly by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice as part of their Correctional Education Guidance Package. These resources can provide assistance to juvenile justice, child welfare, and education professionals as they work to improve education programming and outcomes for youth in their care.
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Related resources:
- CJJR: Addressing the Unmet Educational Needs of Children and Youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems
- NDTAC: Improving Educational Outcomes for Youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems Through Interagency Communication and Collaboration
- NDTAC: Providing Individually Tailored Academic and Behavioral Support Services for Youth in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Systems
- NDTAC: Early Learning Is Essential: Addressing the Needs of Young Children Potentially At Risk for System Involvement
- NDTAC Webinar: N&D InFocus: High-Quality Correctional Education
- ED/DOJ: Guiding Principles for Providing High-Quality Education in Juvenile Justice Secure Care Settings