Tulane University’s School of Social Work has released a resource guide for parents and teacher on homelessness and poverty among students. As unbelievable as it sounds, repots have shown that more than a third of students struggle to avoid hunger and lack stable housing. How are students and kids expected to grow and do well… Read more »
Parent/Legal Guardian
Tip Sheet for Young Parents: Finding Care for My Child
Child care can help you reach your educational and career goals to support your family. It is important to find quality child care that meets your needs, and your child’s needs, and to learn about assistance that is available to you. This tip sheet will help you get started.
Sample Documentation of Homeless or Foster Care Status for the State Interscholastic Athletic or Activities Association
This template may be modified to help provide documentation for homeless students seeking to participate in extra-curricular and athletic activities.
Early Care and Education Advocacy: A Tip Sheet for Housing and Homeless Assistance Providers
This short document provides basic information to help housing and homeless assistance providers advocate with their families and youth for appropriate educational services, from birth through higher education. The rights and protections outlined here apply to all children and youth experiencing homelessness, as defined by the education subtitle of the McKinney-Vento Act.
Update on Immigrant Students: How Schools Can Help (Spanish)
Los Estudiantes Inmigrantes, Y Como Las Escuelas Pueden Ayudar Las normas federales sobre los jóvenes y las familias inmigrantes se están cambiando con mucha frecuencia, incluyendo a los “DACA” y al estatus Temporal de Protección. Este documento comparte información sobre los derechos de los inmigrantes a la educación y sugerencias para las escuelas.
Update on Immigrant Students: How Schools Can Help
This brief (in English) by SchoolHouse Connection reviews how the federal rules on immigrant youth and families are changing rapidly, from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This brief provides basic information about eligibility for education services, and practical suggestions for schools.
Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College
Access these tips at https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/tips-for-helping-homeless-youth-succeed-in-college/ This SchoolHouse Connection series is focused on helping youth experiencing homelessness succeed in college. We highlight best practices for supporting these students from institutions across the country. These are living documents that will be updated regularly to provide new and innovative practices. If you or your institution would like to… Read more »
School Selection
The McKiney-Vento Act guarantees a child or youth identified as homeless the right to attend either the school of origin or the local attendance area school. This brief explains the provisions in the law related to school selection and offers strategies for implementing them in a school district.
Supporting the Education of Immigrant Students Experiencing Homelessness
This NCHE brief • discusses specific issues related to immigrants and homelessness, and • highlights strategies for schools to support the education of immigrant students experiencing homelessness.
Ensuring Full Participation in Extracurricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessness
This NCHE brief • provides an overview of the importance of extracurricular activities in supporting school engagement and success, • reviews McKinney-Vento Act requirements related to the extracurricular participation of students experiencing homelessness, and • suggests strategies for ensuring the extracurricular participation of students experiencing homelessness.