Belonging at School: What Adoptive Families Need to Know with Belonging Education and Let It Be Us
May 6 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Let It Be Us offers a series of virtual and in-person educational events on topics surrounding Foster Care and Adoption in the State of Illinois.
Feeling lost in the school system? You’re not alone. Join Let It Be Us and family advocate & school systems expert Max Weinberg, PhD for a virtual webinar on how to help your child feel truly connected at school and how to advocate effectively when they don’t. Drawing on 25+ years of experience and a research-grounded belonging framework, this presentation gives adoptive and fostering families a clear map for understanding schools, building partnerships with educators, and getting children the support they need. Come with your questions. Leave with real tools.
- Foster parents will receive 1 hour credit
- This event is free and open to the public
- Access to this event is completely virtual, NO in-person options
- Registration for this event is required
- During the event, attendees will have the opportunity for question & answer
- If you have any questions, please contact Daisy Taylor at daisytaylor@letitbeus.org.
Featured Speaker: Max Weinberg, PhD
Max Weinberg brings deep expertise in creating environments where adopted, fostered, and looked after students feel seen and supported. He is the founder of Belonging Education, an educational advising practice dedicated to strengthening student belonging through work with families and school leaders. His commitment is rooted in both his own school experiences and his journey advocating for his children. Max holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, an LBS1 license, and a bilingual endorsement. His forthcoming book on adoption and foster-affirming schools will be published by Routledge.
