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Educational Needs of
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Academic difficulties
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Uneven basic skill development
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Incomplete or missing homework
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Difficulty adjusting to new school
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Poor organizational skills
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Short attention span
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Consistent lack of preparation for school-coming in without books, supplies, homework completed, or papers signed
Enrollment and attendance difficulties
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Lacks personal records needed for enrollment
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Lying about where parents are or where they are living
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Attendance at many different schools
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Erratic attendance and tardiness
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Does not attend school on days when students bring special treats
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Parents do not attend parent-teacher conference, open houses, etc.
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Parents unreachable
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Mention of staying with grandparents, other relatives or friends
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Does not participate in after-school activities and field trips
School-related difficulties
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Resistant to parting with personal possessions
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Concern for safety of belongings
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Loss of books and other supplies on a regular basis
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Difficulty making transitions
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Unable to complete special projects (no access to supplies)
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Lack of basic school supplies
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Inability to pay fees
Educational Needs of Homeless Children and Youth
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Remediation and tutoring
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School supplies and clothing
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Counselors and teachers who are knowledgeable about homelessness
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After-school and extracurricular programs to provide food, shelter, and recreation
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Transportation to and from school, including before and after school programs
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Educational programs that offer stability and continuity
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Sensitivity and awareness training for school personnel and students
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Remaining in their school of origin
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Minimal enrollment delays
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Timely access to educational services and in-school support services
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Family support services
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Family involvement
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Teachers who are advocates for homeless children
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A homeless liaison in each school district
Source
Educating Homeless Children and Youth: Problems and Solutions. (May
1998). William Penn University. Retrieved on August 18, 2001, from http://www.wmpenn.edu/PennWeb/LTP/DOEMat/
LEHC1.html#IndivFamilyNeeds
