This page provides an overview of how administrators and teachers can support the education of homeless children and youth. It discusses educational barriers faced by homeless students, lists needs of homeless students according to age group, and discusses general strategies to employ in supporting homeless children and youth in school.

This brief provides an overview of the main issues within the field of homeless education. It is a good general resource, but is also particularly helpful for introducing new people to the field or introducing the issue to those outside of the field. The brief also has a customizable fourth page (25K), to which you can add customized information for a particular conference or for circulation on behalf of your organization.

This brief from Project HOPE discusses the role school nurses can play in addressing the health needs and supporting the education of students experiencing homelessness.

The School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) is dedicated to promoting the profession of School Social Work and the professional development of School Social Workers in order to enhance the educational experience of students and their families.

This brief from Project HOPE discusses the role school social workers can play in assisting homeless families and their school-aged children.

This brief from Project HOPE provides school personnel with the information they need to enroll, promote the attendance, and ensure the success of students with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness.

This brief from Project HOPE introduces school personnel to the issue of homeless education and discusses what they can do to support the education of homeless children and youth. Issues covered include the McKinney-Vento definition of "homeless", the role of education in the life of a homeless child, possible signs of homelessness, what teachers can do to support homeless students, and resources for additional information or for use in the classroom.