3:00 pm - National Association for the Education of Homeless Children
3:00 pm - National Association for the Education of Homeless Children
3:00 pm - National Association for the Education of Homeless Children
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Monday<br />
November<br />
Concurrent<br />
Sessions 6<br />
3:15 -<br />
4:30 p.m.<br />
Attendees must<br />
complete <strong>the</strong><br />
conference evaluation<br />
to earn CEUs.<br />
See page 34 <strong>for</strong> details.<br />
A Data-Driven Approach to Tailor <strong>the</strong> Academic Needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Homeless</strong><br />
and Highly Mobile Students<br />
Chi-Keung (Alex) Chan, Evaluation, Testing, and Accountability Specialist, Minneapolis<br />
Public Schools (MN)<br />
Elizabeth Hinz, District Liaison <strong>for</strong> <strong>Homeless</strong> and Highly Mobile Students, Minneapolis<br />
Public Schools (MN)<br />
This presentation shows <strong>the</strong> results <strong>of</strong> a five-year longitudinal evaluation <strong>of</strong> students who are<br />
homeless and highly mobile conducted by a Midwest urban school district. The presentation also<br />
demonstrates how <strong>the</strong> school district uses various types <strong>of</strong> educational data to make decisions<br />
that tailor interventions to meet <strong>the</strong> academic needs <strong>of</strong> homeless and highly mobile students.<br />
Building Assets <strong>for</strong> Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning<br />
Youth<br />
Gabriele Ross, <strong>Homeless</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Coordinator, Evergreen Public Schools (WA)<br />
This presentation will address <strong>the</strong> correlation between being gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender<br />
or questioning and being homeless. We will discuss risk factors as well as strategies and resources<br />
to build protective factors. We will take an honest look at belief systems within ourselves and within<br />
institutions that cause barriers <strong>for</strong> youth. We will create a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere<br />
so uncom<strong>for</strong>table questions can be asked.<br />
Enhancing Higher <strong>Education</strong> Access and Success <strong>for</strong> Unaccompanied<br />
Youth Experiencing <strong>Homeless</strong>ness<br />
Dana Scott, State Coordinator <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Education</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Homeless</strong> <strong>Children</strong> and Youth,<br />
Colorado Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> (CO)<br />
Misti Ruthven, School Relations Manager, CollegeInvest (CO)<br />
Mary Giggy, Graduation Advisor, University <strong>of</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Colorado (CO)<br />
Sharon Harper, Coordinator <strong>of</strong> Scholarship Services, University <strong>of</strong> Colorado (CO),<br />
Peter Babeu, McKinney-Vento <strong>Homeless</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Liaison, Fountain- Ft. Carson School<br />
District (CO)<br />
This session is a REPEAT from Monday at 1:45 p.m.<br />
Recently, Colorado <strong>for</strong>med <strong>the</strong> Task<strong>for</strong>ce on Higher <strong>Education</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Homeless</strong> Unaccompanied Youth,<br />
which has led to liaisons <strong>for</strong> homeless unaccompanied youth at 90% <strong>of</strong> higher education institutions<br />
in <strong>the</strong> state. This presentation will provide an overview <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> work <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Task<strong>for</strong>ce and <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
an opportunity to dialogue with participants from state partnership agencies, higher education<br />
institutions and local liaisons. Participants will discuss key areas <strong>of</strong> need <strong>for</strong> unaccompanied homeless<br />
youth, successful practices in supporting students and effective ways <strong>of</strong> implementing recent<br />
legislative changes.<br />
Strategies <strong>for</strong> Meeting <strong>the</strong> <strong>Education</strong>al Needs <strong>of</strong> Unaccompanied Youth<br />
Karen Fessler, Director, Project Connect, Cincinnati Public Schools (OH)<br />
Barb Dexter, Secondary Teacher Specialist, Anchorage School District (AK)<br />
Patricia Julianelle, Counsel, NAEHCY (DC)<br />
Denver 2<br />
Denver 6<br />
Colorado C<br />
Denver 3<br />
“Unaccompanied youth” are youth who are homeless and not in <strong>the</strong> physical custody <strong>of</strong> a parent<br />
or guardian. We will review basic legal and implementation issues <strong>for</strong> unaccompanied youth, including<br />
identification, enrollment, decision-making, full participation in extra-curricular activities,<br />
credit accrual, and strategies to welcome, engage and support youth in school.<br />
Financial Aid and College Access: Tips and Tools <strong>for</strong> a Successful Transition<br />
Marcia Weston, Director <strong>of</strong> College Goal Sunday Operations, YMCA <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> USA (VA)<br />
Colorado A<br />
Youth who are homeless face many obstacles in accessing financial aid and higher education. This<br />
session will address federal regulations regarding access to financial aid and ongoing initiatives<br />
to help homeless youth access educational opportunities. Strategies <strong>for</strong> assisting youth with application<br />
processes, networking with <strong>the</strong> financial aid community, and creating partnerships with<br />
college access will be provided. In addition, financial aid training opportunities available to liaisons<br />
will be discussed.<br />
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