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Bolin, Sharon J.; Rueda, Heidi Adams; Linton, Kristen F. – Children & Schools, 2018
Children with disabilities (CWD) face challenges to the development of their sexuality, in part due to a lack of appropriate, tailored sexual education in schools, role ambiguity regarding provision of sexual health services, and widespread discomfort with the topic. However, CWD have unique sexual health needs, an increased vulnerability to…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Children, Sexuality, Sex Education
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Wilkins, Brittany Taylor; Mullins, Mary H.; Mahan, Amber; Canfield, James P. – Children & Schools, 2016
The federal government enacted the McKinney--Vento Homeless Assistance Act (MVA) to equip schools with services to help alleviate the many barriers students experiencing homelessness face in pursuit of educational opportunities. Educational agencies use federally mandated liaisons to uphold the provisions of the MVA. Despite the homeless liaisons'…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Homeless People, Barriers, Access to Education
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Frauenholtz, Susan; Mendenhall, Amy N.; Moon, Jungrim – Children & Schools, 2017
Children with mental health disorders are at elevated risk of deleterious academic outcomes. The school, acting as a bridge between home and community, is a key site for identification and intervention with children experiencing mental health distress. Yet survey research has indicated that many teachers and other school staff have limited…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Child Health, School Personnel, Knowledge Level