This paper discusses the development of an action-centered, experience-based graduate course on homelessness for teachers and administrators, based on the premise that educators must have accurate and sensitive perceptions of homeless students and their families in order not to stereotype such individuals. A collaborative initiative was formed between Richland County School District One (South Carolina), the South Carolina Department of Education, and the University of South Carolina to develop the course. The course was designed to provide accurate information about the causes and nature of homelessness, as well as involve participants in acquiring instructional strategies and classroom responsive approaches that support the successful and positive involvement of homeless students and their families. The course included lectures and demonstrations, guest speakers, class discussion, reading and keeping journals, and student involvement in family homeless shelters. Journal entries from a majority of the 24 participating teachers showed that their views toward homeless children and families had changed as a result of taking the course. Teachers also became more aware of the special needs of homeless students, community resources for the homeless, and the need to take positive action to help such students and their families. (Contains 13 references.) (MDM)