Balancing the Equation: Homeless Does Not Equal Hopelessness (A)

Balancing the Equation: Homeless ≠ Hopeless is an introduction to the issue of homelessness, the challenges facing students without homes, and the solutions available to school staff to improve their plight. This hour-long online class is designed for teachers, counselors, school administrators, registrars, nurses, school nutrition personnel, and other school staff who may come in contact with homeless students, but may not know how best to help.

Goals for the course:
(1) Increase awareness of issues of students without homes.
(2) Provide a basic understanding of the McKinney-Vento Act.
(3) Encourage participants to consider methods/opportunities available to assist homeless students in school settings.

Please find out who is the designated homeless liasion for your school district.


 


Homeless Education, Online Learning
Online Course, Self-directed

Free
CPE Credits: 1.00  
Registration Closes: 8/31/2017 11:59 pm
Ends: 9/1/2017
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