The documents in this collection relate to the Homeless Education Project conducted in the elementary and secondary schools of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (California). The first document is a chart describing the project and its main goals: (1) an accelerated curriculum in reading and mathematics; (2) effective procedures for enrollment and program maintenance; (3) coordination of community agencies and staff development; and (4) networking of agencies involved in intervention efforts. For each of these goals, the objectives, continuing activities, and new activities are summarized. The second document is a flow chart of assessment and placement activities for homeless students. An affidavit of residence to be completed by the parent or legal guardian of a child seeking admission to one of the district's schools is attached, as is a poster explaining the law that ensures public education to homeless children. This poster is available in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Cambodian. A fact sheet defines homeless children for Federal reporting purposes and extends the definition to encompass children in various categories. This sheet stresses that decisions about homeless children must be made on a case-by-case basis. Fact sheets in English and Spanish summarize housing, educational services, information and referral sources, health and employment services available to residents of western Contra Costa county. A handout sheet that lists warning signs that a child might be homeless is also included, as is an information sheet on the effects of homelessness on behavior and development. A final document lists areas in which homeless students are likely to have problems. (SLD)