School Counselor Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness

NCHE Resources

College and Career Counseling for Students Experiencing Homelessness: Promising Practices for Seconday School Counselors
The McKinney-Vento Act requires school counselors to support students experiencing homelessness in their college and career readiness. In order to equip school counselors to meet this requirement and to contribute to the overall success of students experiencing homelessness, this research summary provides an overview of the research, issues, and practices related to secondary school counselors’ roles in supporting students experiencing homelessness in their postsecondary planning.
Download College and Career Counseling for Students Experiencing Homelessness: Promising Practices for Secondary School Counselors.

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American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
ASCA supports school counselors’ efforts to help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. ASCA provides professional development, publications and other resources to professional school counselors around the globe. 
Visit the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) website.