School Nurses: It’s Not Just Bandages Anymore
School Social Work Association of America
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.
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Unlocking Potential: What Educators Need to Know About Homelessness and Special Education
What Educators Can Do: Homeless Children and Youth
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.
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What Educators Can Do: Homeless Children and Youth.