ONE MILLION STUDENTS HOMELESS by SCHOLASTIC By Caralee Adams full article
Ways to Support Homeless Students
- Change bus routes so homeless students living in shelters or motels are picked up first and delivered last to respect their privacy.
- Consult service providers in shelters to learn what needs homeless students may have, from transportation to supplies to health care.
- Create a report card to hand to the next teacher that charts students' progress. A running record of students' strengths and needs will help them to maintain continuity if they switch schools. Also, give students a weekly self-evaluation form to reflect on what they are proud of accomplishing.
- Adjust homework by eliminating assignments requiring a computer, a TV, or a phone, or offer supplies or school time to complete those tasks.
- Assign a buddy to each homeless student. They often enter school midyear, and a friend can familiarize them with rules and procedures.
- Never punish homeless students by taking away a possession, friend time, or recess.
Source: BethAnn Berliner, Imagine the Possibilities Sourcebook, wested.org
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