ERIC Number: EJ1203705
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Sep
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0164-775X
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School-Based Service Delivery to Homeless Students: Overcoming Significant Barriers
Sulkowski, Michael L.; Kaczor, Crystal
Communique, v43 n1 p1, 27-28, 30-31 Sep 2014
Over a million U.S. students are homeless according to a report by the U.S. Department of Education (National Center for Homeless Education 2013). According to the same report, rates of homelessness among students have increased 72% since the beginning of the 2008 economic recession and 10% from the 2011-2012 school year. Moreover, whether or not they are identified as homeless, approximately two million students may live on streets on any given night (Edidin, Ganium, Hunter & Karnik 2012). Thus, student homelessness is both a prevalent and growing problem in the United States. Although no single law comprehensively addresses the myriad of needs displayed by homeless students, school psychologists can skillfully utilize extant laws and procedures to help provide these students with needed academic and social-emotional supports. In addition, school psychologists can be powerful advocates for homeless students, who are among the most vulnerable and disenfranchised students in schools (Julianelle 2008).
Descriptors: Homeless People, Barriers, School Psychologists, Delivery Systems, Counselor Role, Federal Legislation, Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Equal Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Stewart B McKinney Homeless Assistance Act 1987; Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)
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