April 17, 2019
The University of Texas Austin School of Social Work and New Student Services Division of Student Affairs will attend meeting to get input from homeless education liaisons and other district staff on addressing the needs of unaccompamied youth. Texas Homeless Edcuation Office will assist facilitating the meeting.
The Focus/COOP Group meetings offer an opportunity to discuss concerns about homeless education. Region 13 staff provide guidance for best practices to identify and assist homeless students. Guest speakers present important information to assist homeless children and youth.
As time permits after the presentation participants network, share ideas, resources, and problem solve, to remove barriers for homeless students. The meeting is an opportunity to highlight what works to assist students and share student achievements.
Homeless Education COOP members, homeless liaisons, administrators, counselors, nurses, teachers, social workers and any interested school personnel are invited to attend this meeting.