Imagine the Possibilities [microform] : Sourcebook for Educators Committed to the Educational Success of Students Experiencing Homelessness / BethAnn Berliner
- Bib ID:
- 5690585
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Berliner, BethAnn
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED463335
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2001
- 205 p.
- ISBN:
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- 9780914409076
- 0914409077
- Summary:
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This sourcebook assembles the results of research on educating homeless students and offers classroom strategies for people working with homeless students, providing training tools to strengthen programs and practices in schools and shelters. Chapter 1, "Increasing Awareness about Students Experiencing Homelessness," defines homelessness, describes its causes and impact on children and youth, and offers suggestions for raising awareness of the situation. Chapter 2, "Overcoming Barriers," identifies school enrollment and attendance hurdles that homeless families with children face most frequently, offering strategies to promote better access to schooling. Chapter 3, "School and Classroom Practices That Work," describes curricular, instructional, behavior management, and life skills activities that foster educational, social, and personal success. Chapter 4, "Not Schools Alone," describes the values of schools, families, and communities working together, suggesting ways to partner to support homeless people. Chapter 5, "Planning Presentations and Workshops," offers a set of sample agendas for various types of presentations and workshops to increase community awareness of homelessness. Chapter 6, "References, Resources, and Curricula," lists background materials, children's books, curricula, videos, and online resources for additional information and training tools. Each chapter provides examples of materials and activities, including overheads and handouts. (SM)
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- Sponsoring Agency: California State Dept. of Education, Los Angeles.
- ERIC Note: Prepared in partnership with the Southern California Comprehensive Assistance Center of the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
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- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
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- Other authors/contributors:
- WestEd, San Francisco, CA. Northern California Comprehensive Assistance Center
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- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2001
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