Educating Homeless Students : Promising Practices

by Stronge, James H.; Reed-Victor, Evelyn

• ISBN13: 9781883001896
• ISBN10: 1883001897
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

This book is for educators who wish to serve students who temporarily share housing with other families, live in homeless shelters or motels, nd/or camp out in cars and other stopgap places.

Author Biography

Linda J. Anooshian (Ph.D. University of California at Riverside, 1974) is Professor in the Department of Psychology at Boise State University Tina D. Butcher is an Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Field Experiences and Undergraduate Student Services at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia Kate Collignon is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Public Policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government Tim L. Davey is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work, Nashville Barbara Duffield is Director of Education for the National Coalition for the Homeless E. Anne Eddowes has recently retired as an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Maria Foscarinis, is the founder and director of the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty Lori Korinek, Ph.D., is Professor of Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in special education, School of Education, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA Sarah McCarthy is a staff attorney at the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty in Washington, D.C. Ralph da Costa Nunez is President and CEO of the Institute for Children and Poverty and Homes for the Homeless in New York City, and a Professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs Bill Penuel is a research social scientist at the Center for Technology in Learning at SRI International Patricia A. Popp is currently a doctoral candidate in Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership at The College of William and Mary Evelyn Reed-Victor is Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Special Education and Co-Director of New Connections, an Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Graduate Training Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond James H. Stronge is Heritage Professor of Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership at The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia Kevin J. Swick is Professor of Education and Director of the Service-Learning and Teacher Education Project in the College of Education at the University of South Carolina - Columbia Pamela D. Tucker is Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia and Director of the Principal Preparation Internship Program in the Curry School of Education Yvonne Vissing, Ph.D., is Professor of Sociology at Salem State College Brenda Toler Williams, Ed.D., is Associate Professor in the Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership area, School of Education, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Table of Contents

Introduction
Educating Homeless Children and Youth: An Introduction	1	(20)
James H. Stronge
What Is the Status of Homelessness?	2	(2)
What Educational Problems Do Homeless Students Face?	4	(2)
What Are Promising Practices for Educating Homeless Students?	6	(8)
Where Do We Go from Here?	14	(2)
References	16	(2)
Additional Resources	18	(1)
Endnotes	19	(2)
Part 1: Focus On The Student
Meeting the Developmental and Educational Needs of Homeless Infants and Young Children	21	(24)
E. Anne Eddowes
Tina Butcher
What Are the Developmental Needs of Infants and Young Children?	22	(2)
What Are the Particular Needs of Young Homeless Children?	24	(6)
What Practices Support the Development and Education of Young Homeless Children?	30	(1)
What Practices Support Resilience in Homeless Infants and Young Children?	31	(6)
What Services Are Necessary to Meet the Needs of Young Homeless Children?	37	(4)
References	41	(1)
Additional Resources: Children's Books about Homelessness	42	(3)
Meeting the Educational Needs of Intermediate and Middle School Homeless Students	45	(18)
Yvonne Vissing
What Developmental Issues Confront Homeless Middle School Students?	46	(3)
How Can Middle Schools Address Educational Issues of Homeless Students?	49	(6)
What Can Middle Schools Do to Improve Peer Awareness of Homelessness?	55	(3)
Summary	58	(2)
References	60	(1)
Additional Resources: Homelessness Curriculum Materials for Middle School Students	61	(2)
Meeting the Educational Needs of Homeless Youth	63	(16)
William R. Penuel
Tim L. Davey
What Is the Status of Homeless Youth?	63	(1)
In What Contexts Do We Find Homeless Youth At-Risk?	64	(4)
What Are Some Ways to Build Developmental Alliances with Homeless Youth?	68	(3)
Where Do We Go from Here?	71	(4)
References	75	(2)
Resources	77	(1)
Endnotes	78	(1)
Moving to Educational Success: Building Positive Relationships for Homeless Children	79	(20)
Linda J. Anooshian
Relationships as a Focus for Educational Practice	80	(5)
Building Positive Relationships: Strategies for Success	85	(8)
Broader Perspectives: The Total School Picture and Policy Implications	93	(1)
References	94	(3)
Additional Resources	97	(1)
Endnotes	98	(1)
Part 2: Focus On The Family
Resilience and Homeless Students: Supportive Adult Roles	99	(16)
Evelyn Reed-Victor
Introduction	99	(1)
What Is Resilience?	100	(2)
How Can Adults Foster Resilience in Children and Youth?	102	(1)
How Does Homelessness Affect Families' Protective Roles?	102	(3)
How Can the Family's Role Be Supported?	105	(2)
How Can Other Adults Actively Support Homeless Children and Youth?	107	(2)
Conclusion	109	(2)
References	111	(2)
Additional Resources	113	(1)
Endnotes	114	(1)
Supporting Family Learning: Building a Community of Learners	115	(20)
Ralph Da Costa Nunez
Kate Collignon
Parent Involvement in Children's Education: Roles and Challenges for Homeless Families	116	(3)
Building a Community of Learning: Helping Homeless Parents to Help Their Children Succeed	119	(7)
How Can I Establish a Community of Learning? Addressing the Basics	126	(4)
An Opportunity for Today and The Future	130	(1)
References	131	(1)
Additional Resources	132	(1)
Endnotes	133	(2)
Part 3: Focus On The School
Removing Educational Barriers for Homeless Students: Legal Requirements and Recommended Practices	135	(30)
Maria Foscarinis
Sarah McCarthy
Introduction	135	(1)
Removing Barriers to Access	136	(2)
The Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act 3	138	(3)
Compliance	141	(3)
Implementing The Mckinney Act: Compliance Strategies	144	(15)
Endnotes	159	(6)
Building Effective Awareness Programs for Homeless Students among Staff, Peers, and Community Members	165	(18)
Kevin J. Swick
How Can We Build Awareness and Support for the Learning Needs of Homeless Students Among Teachers and Staff?	166	(5)
How Can We Build Awareness and Support for the Learning Needs of Homeless Students Among All Students?	171	(3)
How Can We Build Awareness and Support for the Learning Needs of Homeless Students among Community Members?	174	(4)
Conclusion: Where Do We Go from Here?	178	(3)
References	181	(1)
Additional Resources	182	(1)
Designing Effective School Programs for Homeless Students	183	(20)
Brenda Toler Williams
Lori Korinek
Components of Effective School Programs for Homeless Students	184	(5)
Planning Effective School Programs for Homeless Students	189	(1)
What Are the Steps for Designing Responsive School Programs?	190	(8)
Conclusion	198	(1)
References	198	(2)
Additional Resources	200	(3)
Part 4: Focus On The Community
Advocating for Homeless Students	203	(22)
Barbara J. Duffield
Advocacy 101: The Basics	204	(4)
Effective Practices in Advocating for Homeless Students	208	(14)
Conclusion	222	(1)
References	222	(1)
Additional Resources	223	(1)
Endnotes	224	(1)
Enhancing Collaboration on Behalf of Homeless Students: Strategies for Local and State Educational Agencies	225	(22)
Pamela D. Tucker
Why Is Collaboration Important?	226	(3)
What Is the Role of Collaboration in Serving Homeless Students?	229	(1)
What Is the Nature of Collaboration?	230	(2)
How Can Collaboration Serve the Multi-Faceted Needs of Homeless Students?	232	(5)
How Can the Effectiveness of Collaboration Be Assessed?	237	(3)
Conclusions	240	(1)
What Electronic Resources Are Available for Educators?	240	(3)
References	243	(2)
Endnotes	245	(2)
Educating Homeless Students: Linking with Colleges and Universities	247	(19)
Patricia A. Popp
Introduction	247	(1)
Why Are College and University Linkages Important?	248	(2)
What Do College and University Linkages Look Like?	250	(8)
What Are the Elements of Successful Linkages?	258	(2)
What Stages Can Be Anticipated?	260	(1)
Conclusion	261	(2)
References	263	(2)
Additional Resources	265	(1)
Meet the Authors	266