The Educational Success Of Homeless Youth In California
DOWNLOAD
Download The Educational Success Of Homeless Youth In California PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get The Educational Success Of Homeless Youth In California book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
The Educational Success Of Homeless Youth In California
DOWNLOAD
Author : Patricia F. Julianelle
language : en
Publisher: California State Library
Release Date : 2007
The Educational Success Of Homeless Youth In California written by Patricia F. Julianelle and has been published by California State Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Homeless youth categories.
The California Research Bureau (CRB), in participation with the California Council on Youth Relations (CCYR), and with support from The California Wellness Foundation, has been conducting a major research and policy initiative to bring attention to the issues facing homeless youth in California. These include lack of shelter and educational opportunities, health and mental health needs, and problematic interaction with law enforcement agencies and the courts. This report represents one of the research components of this project. Homelessness places youth at extreme risk of victimization and violence. Youth living in public places are often victims of physical and sexual assaults and robberies. Some youth are forced to engage in "survival sex" in exchange for shelter, food, or money. Crowded living situations and exposure to the elements lead to higher rates of illness, and the mental and emotional stress of homelessness leads to increased risks of substance abuse, depression, and even suicide. Given this context, school can be an oasis for homeless youth, where they can find security and support and obtain the skills they need to survive safely on their own. Yet, three-fourths of California homeless youth surveyed by the CRB were not in school. Most of the 54 youth surveyed were between 17 and 24, yet very few (six) had graduated from high school or attained a GED. This data is consistent with national surveys of homeless youth on their own. At the same time, a majority of California youth surveyed expressed the desire to return to school and had life goals (such as becoming a teacher or social worker or working in the medical field) that require extensive education to achieve. This report discusses seven key issues related to challenges homeless youth face in achieving their educational goals. It also presents policy options that address these challenges. A list of resources is included. Appended are: (1) Education Contacts for Homeless Children and Youth; and (2)Education Funding for Homeless Children and Youth. (Contains 112 endnotes.).
The Impact Of Policy On Education
DOWNLOAD
Author : Brianna J. Nix
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
The Impact Of Policy On Education written by Brianna J. Nix and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with categories.
This study revealed the perceptions of former foster youth and homeless youth as they related to educational policies that impacted the academic success of current foster and homeless youth. Foster youth and homeless youth high school graduation rates are low in comparison to non-homeless or non-foster peers. For example, 89 percent of non-foster youth completed high school, and only 59 percent of foster youth enrolled in 11th grade completed high school by the end of grade twelve (Burley, Mason, Halpern & Mina, 2011). To close the research gap this study looked at the academic success of homeless youth and foster youth as one inclusive population. This study relied on research regarding to educational barriers, low graduation rates, high special education enrollment, grade retention, school behavioral problems, poor academic performance, behavioral health challenges, school mobility, and low post-secondary educational attainment. The purpose of this research study was to better understand the impact of existing institutional policies on the high school academic success of foster and homeless youth.
Hope For The Future
DOWNLOAD
Author :
language : en
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Release Date : 1991
Hope For The Future written by and has been published by Hippocrene Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Education categories.
This publication details components of California's statewide plan for educating homeless children and youth. Revisions of the original plan were based on data derived from statewide surveys of school districts and shelters conducted in 1988, 1989, and 1990. The 1990 amendments to the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 focus more on what is happening or should be happening locally to ensure that homeless children are able to attend and remain in school. A particular concern is the lack of awareness that prevents homeless children from receiving the same educational opportunities as their peers. Following the preface, the introduction describes the basis and purpose of The State Plan for Educating Homeless Children and Youth. The next five sections present information and recommendations for state- and local-level responsibilities. Information is presented on developing and implementing the plan; resolving disputes about placement; eliminating barriers to educating homeless children and youth; providing equal access to educational programs and services; and promoting, implementing, and monitoring the plan. Appendices contain the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, a legal advisory on applying residency requirements to homeless children, and lists of advisory committee members for 1988-89 and 1990-91. (LMI)
Educational Experiences Of Hidden Homeless Teenagers
DOWNLOAD
Author : Ronald E. Hallett
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-01-30
Educational Experiences Of Hidden Homeless Teenagers written by Ronald E. Hallett and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-30 with Education categories.
Homeless youth face countless barriers that limit their ability to complete a high school diploma and transition to postsecondary education. Their experiences vary widely based on family, access to social services, and where they live. More than half of the 1.5 million homeless youth in America are in fact living "doubled-up," staying with family or friends because of economic hardship and often on the brink of full-on homelessness. Educational Experiences of Hidden Homeless Teenagers investigates the effects of these living situations on educational participation and higher education access. First-hand data from interviews, observations, and document analysis shed light on the experience of four doubled-up adolescents and their families. The author demonstrates how complex these residential situations are, while also identifying aspects of living doubled-up that encourage educational success. The findings of this powerful book will give students, researchers, and policymakers an invaluable look at how this understudied segment of the adolescent population navigates their education.
Educating Homeless Children
DOWNLOAD
Author : James H. Stronge
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Educating Homeless Children written by James H. Stronge and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Social Science categories.
This publication summarizes issues relating to the education of homeless children and youth and reviews programs that are effective in the delivery of educational services to this population. The report is comprised of five sections. The first section, "Introduction," surveys factors contributing to homelessness and indicates the special needs of young people who are homeless. The second section, "Problems in Educating Homeless Children and Youth," examines the following situations: (1) legal barriers, including residency requirements and guardianship requirements; (2) financial constraints, including family-related financial problems and school-related financial problems; (3) institutional impediments, including lack of records, placement in inappropriate programs, lack of coordination, and educational performance problems; and (4) social and psychological concerns, including stress, social acceptance, and self-esteem. The third section, "Federal Legislation for the Homeless," describes provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act for homeless education. The fourth section, "Programs that Work," describes transitional programs in Tacoma (Washington), Salt Lake City (Utah), and San Diego (California), and mainstreamed programs in Venice (California), and New York City. The fifth section, "Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness," restates the need for more innovative educational programs along with economic, domestic, and other changes. A list of 19 references is appended. (AF)
Youth Experiencing Homelessness
DOWNLOAD
Author : California. State Auditor (2013- )
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Youth Experiencing Homelessness written by California. State Auditor (2013- ) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Homeless students categories.
How K 12 Schools Can Support Homeless Youth
DOWNLOAD
Author : Julia King
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
How K 12 Schools Can Support Homeless Youth written by Julia King and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
Homeless youth may struggle to be successful in their K-12 education. This qualitative research study explored how educators can support K-12 students that are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Four homeless youth were asked four questions: how far did they get in school, what helped them school, what hurt them in school, and what do they wish they had had in school. Descriptive analysis was used to look for themes throughout the interviews. Common themes from the interviews included positive mentors, individual attention, normalcy, flexibility, multiple school attendance, and the transition from K-12 to the real world. Findings suggested that educators can support homeless youth in three important ways: by becoming an advocate for their students, by giving individual attention, and by being flexible in their classroom policies. This research is important because educators, administrators, local government, church, rotary groups, or local service groups could benefit by knowing more about realities of homeless youth, and they can use this information to inform their practice. Keywords: education, homeless, K-12, support, teachers, youth
Serving Students Who Are Homeless
DOWNLOAD
Author : Ronald Hallett
language : en
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Release Date : 2016
Serving Students Who Are Homeless written by Ronald Hallett and has been published by Teachers College Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Education categories.
Schools and districts are seeing unprecedented numbers of students and families living without residential stability. Although the McKinney-Vento Act has been around for over two decades, many district- and site-level practitioners have a difficult time interpreting and implementing the Act’s mandates within their local contexts. This book provides much-needed guidance to help educational leaders support students who are homeless and highly mobile students who face significant barriers related to access and academic success. The authors employ several different strategies to help translate complex state and federal policies into effective practices. They include policy analysis, examples of successful approaches, tools for training staff, youth experiences, and address the role of school districts in serving marginalized students. Serving Students Who Are Homeless can be used as a professional development tool at the local and district level, and as a textbook in higher education settings that prepare entry-level and advanced-credential administrators, counselors, school psychologists, and curriculum leaders. Book Features: Guidance for understanding and implementing the law and tools for training staff. Case studies that include the voices of students, families, and practitioners. Questions and activities to facilitate professional development discussions. “I have worked in this realm for more than a decade and, sadly, the numbers of homeless families and children continue to rise. The information and strategies identified within the pages of this book will prove to be an invaluable resource to the work of counselors, school personnel, teachers, administrators, and advocates for homeless students.” —Melissa Schoonmaker, Los Angeles County Office of Education “Homelessness brings an array of daunting challenges to students, families, and schools. As more and more communities are experiencing these challenges throughout the US, Dr. Hallett and Dr. Skrla have skillfully developed a critical new resource that can help those in most need. I admire their work!” —Peter Miller, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Homeless Education
DOWNLOAD
Author : Michele Christine Einspar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Homeless Education written by Michele Christine Einspar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
In 2005-2006, close to one million homeless children in our nation faced unprecedented challenges trying to access and succeed in public schools. Fortunately, legislation was enacted to support this special needs population. The types of support mentioned in the McKinney-Vento Act include: transportation to and from school, immediate enrollment in school, and access to supplemental programs and school activities. Research on homeless education identify barriers students encounter and suggestions for effective policy and strategies to support them; however, there is a gap in the literature in terms of research identifying effective program components that might facilitate academic success. The literature on resilience identifies protective components that seem to project children facing adversity onto positive pathways, such as, forming meaningful relationships, creating a caring environment, creating a sense of belonging, developing community involvement in school, and developing positive family relationships. This dissertation addresses the gaps in literature by exploring the components of district McKinney-Vento programs serving more than 1, 000 homeless students and identifies risk factors that exist in school districts with McKinney-Vento programs. Finally, this study documents protective components that exist in McKinney-Vento programs as well as the unique components that exist in programs with a higher percentage of homeless children scoring proficient on the Language Arts (LA) portion of California's Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) test. The goal of this study is to inform school leaders about effective strategies and policies that promote resilience and success in education for students living in poverty and experiencing homelessness. This study finds that district McKinney-Vento programs show evidence of facilitating academic success for homeless students. Components found include the components those identified in resilience literature and are specifically connected to addressing students' socio-emotional, basic and academic needs. Similarly risk factors were identified in all six districts and can be compared to those cited in homeless and resilience literature. Duration of the program also diminished risks and increased positive outcomes. The districts with the greatest academic success as measured by the LA portion of the STAR showed the most evidence of creating positive family connections and focusing on student and family strengths.
The Effects Of Homelessness On The Academic Achievement Of Children
DOWNLOAD
Author : Henrietta S. Evans Attles
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 1997
The Effects Of Homelessness On The Academic Achievement Of Children written by Henrietta S. Evans Attles and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Education categories.
Health care policy and proposals for national health care reform have become some of the most contentious political issues of the decade. Garland Publishing announces a new series addressing the most significant issues in the area of health care policy and the business of health care in the United States. books in this multidisciplinary series will include studies of health care practice, the health care business, the implications of multicultural perspectives on health care for public policy, the impact of insurance on health care, and debates over national health care policy, including health care reform. This collection of timely works will offer significant scholarly perspectives on one of the most important issues in public policy.A stringent analysis of achievementsThis book explores the political, socioeconomic, psychological, and educational factors impacting homelessness. The pattern-matching methodology used in this study helps to investigate the cause and effect relationship of homelessness,upon the academic achievement of school-age children. The children's achievements were compared and evaluated against California Achievement Test scores. The data were calculated in years and months to analyze how much deviation there was from the district mean scores on the standardized California Achievement Test in word analysis, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, language mechanics, language expression, mathematics computation, and mathematics concepts and application.Makes practical recommendationsThe findings of this study reveal that homelessness adversely influences academic achievement as measured by standardized test scores. The consequences of these findings forthe public schools mean that school-age homeless children need special educational services to address their developmental needs, both while they are homeless and after they return to a stabilized home environment. The book al