Education, Social Work, and Transient Youth: Resources and guidance to ensure success of ESSA subgroups

Education is one of the key indicators of success and social mobility for all. Youth identified are part of the foster care system, homeless, identified as migrant, and/or adjudicated neglected or delinquent are required by federal and state statute to receive supports to ensure their successful transition and positive academic outcomes. Social workers who support these youth and their families will learn about the statutory requirements  for  these specific subgroups identified under the ESSA. Participants will also be provided with an overview of guidance and programs led by the PEC that reflect current best-practices aligned with federal and state statute. Lastly, participants will be given multiple opportunities to reflect on and share their own professional experiences in supporting youth in transition.

Presented by:

Kenneth Stowe; State Director for Title I, Part D
New Mexico Public Education Department

Ken Stowe grew up in Lawrence, KS where he graduated with a B.A. in communication studies and a minor in philosophy. After graduating, he moved to San Antonio, TX where he taught middle school for four years .

During this time he participated in a community organizing fellowship in Denver, CO and graduated with his

M.S. Ed from Johns Hopkins University. He then moved to Santa Fe, NM where he started as a Public Policy Fellow at the PED. During this time he worked on a variety of initiatives through the policy department   including bill proofing, the Student Leader Network, and the Attendance Success Initiative. He later transferred to the Title I bureau where he currently works as the State Director for the Title I, Part D grant program.

1.5 CEU's

NASW Member- $5
Non-Member- $15