Foster Care & Student Success

Foster Care & Student Success

Foster Care & Student Success is a key initiative within the Texas Education Agency’s Highly Mobile and At-Risk (HMAR) Unit, part of the Office of Special Populations & Student Supports. This program is dedicated to advancing the educational outcomes of students impacted by foster care across Texas public schools.

We provide comprehensive resources, guidance, and professional learning opportunities tailored to the unique needs of students in foster care. Our goal is to ensure that every student in the foster care system receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Foster Care & Student Success Professional Learning & Support Opportunities

Webinars: Foster Care & Education

Our webinar series offers timely updates, expert insights, and best practices to help educators, administrators, and support staff better serve students in foster care. These sessions are designed to build capacity and foster collaboration across the state.

• Foster Care & Education Fall Webinar: October 3, 2025 @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM CST | Registration
• Foster Care & Education Spring Webinar: March 6, 2026 @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM CST | Registration
• 2025 Foster Care & Education Summit (Denton, TX) - December 3 - 4, 2025 | Coming soon

State Office Hours

Foster Care State Office Hours provide an open forum for school personnel and stakeholders to engage in meaningful conversations about supporting students in foster care. These sessions focus on (a) Real-world scenarios, (b) Common challenges and concerns, and/or (c) Effective strategies and solutions. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and share experiences to promote shared learning and continuous improvement.

• Foster Care State Office Hours #1: November 21, 2025 @ 10:00 - 11:00 AM CST | Registration
• Foster Care State Office Hours #2: January 16, 2026 @ 10:00 - 11:00 AM CST | Registration
• Foster Care State Office Hours #3: March 13, 2026 @ 10:00 - 11:00 AM CST | Registration
• Foster Care State Office Hours #4: May 1, 2026 @ 10:00 - 11:00 AM CST | Registration

A downloadable and printable one-page resource has been thoughtfully developed for our foster care & education stakeholders. This calendar highlights key professional development opportunities for the 2025–2026 school year, including:

• Webinars
• Office Hours
• Additional Training and Learning Events

Please note that all events are subject to change. We encourage you to check regularly for updates to ensure you have the most current information.

2025-26 Foster Care & Education Program Events Calendar

For a comprehensive, printable PDF listing all HMAR and individual program webinars and professional development opportunities for the 2025–26 school year, please visit the HMAR webinar webpage.