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Homeless Children
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Educating Homeless Children 
 This article discusses strategies of state homeless education coordinators "to implement the Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which was reauthorized in January 2002." Includes principles for educators, definitions of homelessness, and related topics. From the New England Comprehensive Assistance Center (NECAC), "a federally funded technical assistance center" at the Education Development Center (EDC). http://www.edc.org/newsroom/articles/educating_homeless_children Topics: Housing, K-12 Education, Law, Law, Poverty, Social Issues Last updated Oct 26, 2009 Legislation, Regulations and Guidance -- Education for Homeless Children and Youths - Grants for State and Local Activities
"This page lists statutes, regulations, legislation, and flexibility provisions for Title VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which is intended to ensure that homelessness does not cause children to be left behind in school." http://www.ed.gov/programs/homeless/legislation.html?exp=0 Topics: Education, Housing, K-12 Education, Law, Law by Subject, Poverty, Social Issues Last updated Sep 22, 2005 National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
This organization was founded "to ensure that children and youth residing in temporary living situations received equitable and excellent services through the public schools." The site features "100 [of the] most frequently asked questions on the education rights of children and youth in homeless situations," legislative updates, and related resources. Also includes special information about responding to Hurricane Katrina. http://www.naehcy.org Topics: Education, Housing, Hurricane Katrina, K-12 Education, Law by Subject, Poverty, Social Issues Last updated Sep 22, 2005 National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE
This site "provides information and links to help educators, service providers, and families ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness have access to educational opportunities and success in the classroom." Includes a directory of online resources, regional contacts, an annotated list of homelessness organizations, community awareness materials, information for teachers, and more. Searchable. From SERVE, an educational research organization. http://www.serve.org/nche/ Topics: Housing, K-12 Education, Poverty, Social Issues Last updated Dec 16, 2003 |
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