Product Overview
Student homelessness, despite common perceptions, is not solely a housing issue; it is a matter of educational equity that affects student learning and well-being. Schools can serve as an initial point of support for students and families facing housing instability. This quick-reference laminated guide by Shelneka A. Maraslone is designed to help educators understand, assess, and support students who are experiencing homelessness.
It covers topics including:
- The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
- Funding to support students experiencing homelessness
- Root causes linked to homelessness
- Effects of homelessness on students
- Centering dignity, reducing barriers, and building strong relationships to suppor students experiencing homelessness
- Assessing for homelessness
- Including homelessness indicators in MTSS
At a time when housing insecurity is increasing, this laminated guide is an invaluable resource for all K-12 educators.
Shelneka A. Marsalone is the founder and lead consultant of We Got Goals, LLC, where her primary focus is supporting schools and organizations in developing a Culture of Being Present. Her expertise includes improving attendance, addressing chronic absenteeism, reducing avoidance behaviors in educational and workplace settings, strengthening relationships, and enhancing family and community engagement. She is a subject matter expert on attendance challenges and engagement initiatives for national organizations and school districts and provides professional development nationally and internationally through her platform. As the director of development, communications, and training at Attendance USA, she contributes to nationwide efforts to address chronic absenteeism.
