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Saturday November Preconference Institutes II 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Your input is invaluable to us! After the conference, please complete the online evaluation You may win free registration to the 22 nd Annual Conference in Houston! One Trauma after Another: The Impact of Homelessness Upon Children’s Mental Health Myriam Goldin, School Social Worker, Fairfax County Public Schools (VA) Kathi Sheffel, Homeless Education Liaison, Fairfax County Public Schools (VA) Before they become homeless, children without homes typically experience a traumatic event: a hurricane, an earthquake, a fire, child abuse, poverty, etc. Becoming homeless layers a second trauma on the first. It is therefore common for them to experience mental health problems that may take the form of anxiety, depression, rage, and self destructive behaviors, which will greatly impact the ability to learn. This presentation will discuss the implications of trauma for homeless children and youth. The primary focus will be an overview of the physiological, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, behavioral and clinical effects of the trauma. The concept of trauma sensitive schools will be introduced and the development of a comprehensive school plan will be illustrated. This interactive workshop will also provide participants with information about how to help children develop coping skills and reinforce protective factors in their lives to help them succeed in their school, community, and the environment in which they live. Serving Homeless Children through Head Start Moderator: Barbara Duffield, Policy Director, NAEHCY Grace Whitney, Ph.D., Director, Head Start Collaboration (CT) Janice Burke, Head Start Project Coordinator, Denver Public Schools (CO) Beth Snyder, Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher Specialist, Anchorage School District (AK) Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program providing critical services to young children and to their families. The reauthorized Head Start Act contains many new provisions on homelessness, including categorical eligibility for homeless children, and requirements for Head Start programs to identify and prioritize homeless children for enrollment. This preconference will provide information on the purpose, structure, and services of Head Start; a review of the new reauthorization provisions, and strategies for implementing those provisions; and replicable examples of successful Head Start efforts to serve children and families. Strategies for increasing collaboration and communication between McKinney-Vento programs and Head Start programs will be emphasized. McKinney-Vento in the Real World Tim Stahlke, Senior Program Coordinator, Texas Homeless Education Office (TX) Jeanne Stamp, Senior Program Coordinator, Texas Homeless Education Office (TX) Colorado H-I Colorado G Mattie Silk Primary focus for this institute will be the complex array of programs and activities in which successful liaisons are involved that link children and their families to vital, stabilizing services; key ingredients to understanding the target population; and the underlying factors that inspire an effective liaison’s commitment to overcoming the formidable roadblocks encountered when serving students in transition. This interactive session will include student scenarios and the identification of resources and best practices to resolve the situations in question. Participants will be challenged to explore their commitment to helping children and families in homeless situations beyond compliance with the law. This workshop is a half-day, stand-alone workshop intended for school district personnel, social service providers, and other practitioners at all levels of experience. 6
Saturday Beyond School Enrollment: Helping Unaccompanied Youth Access Needed Services Barb Dexter, Secondary Teacher Specialist, Anchorage School District (AK) Karen Fessler, Director, Project Connect, Cincinnati Public Schools (OH) Casey Trupin, Staff Attorney, Columbia Legal Services (WA) Colorado B-C “Unaccompanied homeless youth” are youth who are homeless and not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian. Often, they are young people who have runaway, been asked to leave home, or left home with the consent of a parent. Unaccompanied youth face numerous barriers to their safety, survival, and well-being—barriers that are present outside of the education system but also jeopardize students’ educational success. This session will provide legal information and practical strategies for assisting youth to address issues such as financial aid for college, housing, public benefits, employment, medical and mental health treatment, child welfare involvement, juvenile justice, emancipation and immigration. Liaisons, State Coordinators and advocates with mid-level or greater experience would benefit from this presentation. November Preconference Institutes II 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Become a member of NAEHCY today! NAEHCY... • PROMOTES awareness and understanding of the obstacles faced by families, children, and youth in homeless situations and advances best practices in implementing the McKinney-Vento Act. • SUPPORTS communities and service providers to ensure they have needed resources to serve children and youth. • ADVOCATES for stronger federal legislation that affects children and youth from early care and education through their years in school and into college. Your membership and participation in NAEHCY enable our work in homeless education at the national and state levels. As a member, you will receive regular communication from the association about best practices, legislative action, and announcements regarding professional development opportunities. You will have access to professional support from national advocates. You will be part of a community of educators and advocates who are breaking down barriers to success. As a member of NAEHCY, you may be the difference in the lives of children and youth. You support homeless education. You attend the conferences. Now get the NAEHCY T-shirt, available at the Membership Table. 7
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