Waubonsee Community College

Serving students who are homeless, a resource guide for schools, districts, and educational leaders, Ronald E. Hallett, Linda Skrla ; foreword by Melissa Schoonmaker

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Serving students who are homeless

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960741725

Ronald E. Hallett, Linda Skrla ; foreword by Melissa Schoonmaker

a resource guide for schools, districts, and educational leaders

"Schools and districts are seeing unprecedented numbers of students and families living without residential stability. Although the McKinney-Vento Act has been around for over 2 decades, many district- and site-level practitioners have a difficult time interpreting and implementing the Act’s mandates within their local contexts. This book provides much-needed guidance to help educational leaders support students who are homeless and highly mobile students who face significant barriers related to access and academic success." --Publisher's website

1. Introduction -- Part 1. (RE)FRAMING THE ISSUE -- 2. Impact of homelessness on education -- 3. Evaluating and implementing policy -- 4. The diverse homeless experience -- 5. Understanding the changing face of homelessness -- Part 2. INCREASING EDUCATIONAL ACCESS -- 6. Adjusting and aligning school and district policies -- 7. Professional development for stakeholders -- 8. Assisting sites in securing resources and forming lasting partnerships -- Part 3. MOVING BEYOND ACCESS -- 9. Rethinking educational design -- 10. Trauma-informed practices in schools that serve children and youth experiencing homelessness -- 11. Preparing for life after high school -- 12. Moving forward