Sharon DunlevySharon Dunlevy, an educational advocate dedicated to enhancing the educational success of children in foster care, shares actionable strategies for first responders to effectively support and communicate with kids experiencing crisis.
Sharon DunlevyIn this episode, we speak with Sharon Dunlevy, a dedicated Foster Care Educational Advocate, Trainer, and Speaker. Her mission is to highlight the educational needs of children in foster care and drive policy changes that empower these children to succeed academically.
Sharon DunlevyHost AAron and Sharon Dunlevy, an educational advocate for children in foster care, discuss the impact of trauma on education, the critical role of foster parents as advocates, and the importance of trauma-informed practices in schools.
Sharon DunlevyMedically, trauma can be diagnosed as a disability but educationally, trauma is not a category under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This discrepancy often contributes to the lack of educational success for children in foster care.