This page provides an overview of how administrators and teachers can support the education of homeless children and youth. It discusses educational barriers faced by homeless students, lists needs of homeless students according to age group, and discusses general strategies to employ in supporting homeless children and youth in school.

This brief provides an overview of the main issues within the field of homeless education. It is a good general resource, but is also particularly helpful for introducing new people to the field or introducing the issue to those outside of the field. The brief also has a customizable fourth page (25K), to which you can add customized information for a particular conference or for circulation on behalf of your organization.

This article appeared in the January 2009 edition (Vol. 56, No. 5) of NewsLeader, the award-winning newspaper published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). This timely article explores the spillover effects of the U.S. economic crisis into our nation's public schools and suggests ways that principals can take the lead in supporting the education of students experiencing homelessness. The article includes comments from NCHE Director, Diana Bowman.
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This article from the May 2004 edition of Principal Leadership Magazine provides background information on homelessness among school-aged children and youth and provides suggestions for school interventions that will help homeless students by providing stability and educational support.

These free resources from Hear Us, Inc. will assist in training teachers and other professionals on the ins-and-outs of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and on how to meet the needs of homeless students.

This brief from Project HOPE discusses the role school nurses can play in addressing the health needs and supporting the education of students experiencing homelessness.

The School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) is dedicated to promoting the profession of School Social Work and the professional development of School Social Workers in order to enhance the educational experience of students and their families.

This brief from Project HOPE discusses the role school social workers can play in assisting homeless families and their school-aged children.

This brief from Project HOPE explains some of the basic needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness and suggests ways school personnel can provide support for these children and youth during housing instability.

This brief from Project HOPE provides school personnel with the information they need to enroll, promote the attendance, and ensure the success of students with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness.

This brief from Project HOPE introduces school personnel to the issue of homeless education and discusses what they can do to support the education of homeless children and youth. Issues covered include the McKinney-Vento definition of "homeless", the role of education in the life of a homeless child, possible signs of homelessness, what teachers can do to support homeless students, and resources for additional information or for use in the classroom.