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National Center for Homeless Education, 2023
Systems navigators help local educational agencies (LEAs) meet the needs of students experiencing homelessness and decrease barriers to their education by connecting them--and often their families--to resources and community organizations that can provide wraparound services. This National Center for Homeless Education brief: (1) provides…
Descriptors: Homeless People, School Districts, Student Needs, Barriers
Excelencia in Education, 2021
What works to improve the success of Latino college students? Examples of "Excelencia" is the only national effort to identify and promote evidence-based programs accelerating Latino student success in higher education. Since 2005, "Excelencia" in Education has recognized over 350 programs making a positive difference in the…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, College Students, Success, Evidence Based Practice
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Burke, Meghan M.; Rossetti, Zach; Rios, Kristina; Schraml-Block, Kristen; Lee, James D.; Aleman-Tovar, Janeth; Rivera, Javier – Journal of Special Education, 2020
In the past, parents of children with disabilities have spearheaded several policies for individuals with disabilities. However, little is known about their experiences with legislators. To address this gap, focus groups and surveys about legislative advocacy were conducted with 127 parents of individuals with disabilities across four states. The…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Parent Attitudes, Advocacy, Barriers
Excelencia in Education, 2020
How can institutions and communities accelerate Latino student success? Examples of "Excelencia" is the only national effort to identify and promote evidence-based programs accelerating Latino student success in higher education. Since 2005, "Excelencia" in Education has recognized over 300 programs making a positive difference…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, College Students, Academic Achievement, Acceleration (Education)