Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2006
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Don B. Woodcock
Second Committee Member
Steven A. Schmitz
Third Committee Member
C. Weiner
Abstract
This manuscript is intended to serve as a resource for instructors seeking to assist out-of-home youth to successfully transition from the foster care system to post•system living. Frequently, teens transitioning out of foster care have deficiencies in effective independent living skills, useful employment training, and knowledge of post-high school options. A discussion of the information supporting this position is provided, as well as a review of related literature and research. The implementation of a transitional curriculum focused on independent living skills will help provide at-risk youth in out-of-home care with the skills necessary to become positive, contributing members of society as an adult.
Recommended Citation
Porter, Valory, "Fostering Academic Achievement for Out-of-home Students in Transition" (2006). All Graduate Projects. 901.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/901