STUDENT PROGRAM DETAILS
There are TWO DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES
for Students to participate in the 2025 Summit.
​California Foster Youth Education Summit
Lived Experience Leader Program
To maximize the success of the event by lifting up the voices of scholars with lived expertise, a cohort of scholar leaders will be selected to share their educational experiences with the larger audience and also support other lived experience scholars throughout the summit. Selected scholars will be expected to participate fully in the Ed Summit on April 7th & 8th and attend the Student Training Program on April 6th.
At the Sunday Student Training program, these Lived Experience Leaders will help with the overall training and agenda. During the Summit, they will also speak in front of nearly 800 professionals from around California who play a role in improving education for students in foster care.
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To assist these students with preparing for their role at the event, these Lived Experience Leaders will receive training and coaching virtually prior to the event during the months of January-April 2025 and on Sunday, April 6th in person. Participants will be compensated for their time, effort and contribution during the training and coaching period and for speaking during the Summit. Travel and conference registration costs are not covered by this program, however your local Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) or other supporters may be able to assist with these costs.
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If you would like to be considered for the Lived Experience Leader Program, you need to complete the application by January 17, 2025
Complete the application here.
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Student Training Academy and
Ed Summit Participation​
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In order to ensure a successful participation experience
All Students attending the conference
are expected to participate in the
Student Training Academy on
Sunday April 6, 2025 from 2-9:00 pm.
(Lunch and check-in begins at Noon)
Active participation of young people with lived expertise in the child welfare system is an important component of this multi-day event.
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Once again this year, we will have a strong Student program that includes a Sunday afternoon Student Academy which will help them prepare for a successful time at the Summit. Students will engage in activities to develop their public speaking and networking skills, work in small groups to identify what messages they would like to convey to the adults at the conference about how the system could be changed to better meet their needs, develop personalized talking points for sharing at the conference (at the youth’s discretion), and will receive support in planning their conference session including choosing breakout sessions where they can both gather and share important information.
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Monday night the students will join together in a Student Only dinner and activity. This is a great unwind time for them where they get to meet and hang out with others at the event in a fun, low-key environment.
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Students are also required to have an adult supporter that is attending the conference. The adult supporter will be required to attend an orientation meeting on Sunday April 6th at 4:00 pm. They are also responsible for making sure their student(s) are attending the conference sessions. Lastly, the adult supporters are required to attend the Monday night dinner and activity with their students.
Registration Fees for the Student Program include:
· Sunday afternoon Student Academy (includes lunch and dinner)
· Monday student networking breakfast
· Monday night Student ONLY dinner and activity
· Along with the conference program and meals (Monday lunch, Tuesday breakfast and lunch)
