Webinar - Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in School

Wednesday Feb 27, 2019 - 02:00pm to 03:15pm EST
Event Description: 

This webinar will focus on the needs of children who have a parent who is incarcerated. The presenters will concentrate on how schools and school personnel can support the child, his/her caregiver, and parent in a positive manner.

During this webinar, the presenters will:

  • Highlight national data on students impacted by incarceration and dispel multiple myths;
  • Identify prominent frameworks, practices, and strategies;
  • Describe the kinds of supports and services children with incarcerated parents can benefit from;
  • Provide an opportunity to hear from a child and parent perspective; and
  • Discuss next steps and an upcoming follow-up web-based discussion.
Organizer Information
Event Organization: 
American Institutes for Research
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