Learn more about a new requirement under Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for school counselors to assist homeless youth with college readiness and preparation. Hear specific strategies school counselors can use to encourage a college-going mindset among homeless youth and help these youth cover... more

Learn more about a new requirement under Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for school counselors to assist homeless youth with college readiness and preparation. Hear specific strategies school counselors can use to encourage a college-going mindset among homeless youth and help these youth cover college application expenses. Download accompanying handouts.

Learning Objections
Upon completion of this webinar, attendees should be able to:

1. Discuss the dynamics of family and youth homelessness, including the causes of family and youth homelessness, the effects of homelessness on education and the educational supports needed by homeless youth


2. Explain the new ESSA requirement for school counselors to assist homeless youth with college readiness and preparation


3. Identify support available for homeless youth to cover college application and tuition expenses, including available waivers and federal financial aid assistance


4. Recognize how to connect with the local homeless education liaison in their school district

Presenters: 
Christina Dukes is the federal liaison for the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE). She represents NCHE and the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program in federal policy discussions about preventing and ending youth and family homelessness.

Heather Denny is the State Coordinator for Homeless Education and the Title I Family and Community Engagement Coordinator for the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Denny is a certified teacher and school counselor who has worked as a teacher and a district homeless liaison in schools in Texas, Florida, and Montana.

Stacey Havlik, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of counseling at Villanova University. As a former school counselor, Havlik’s primary research interests include investigating school counselor preparation and the issues faced by children and youth experiencing homelessness and those who are at-risk and facing challenges in their personal, career, and academic development.

Original air date: April 13, 2017 less