1. Homeless Youth Hannah DeFranco

2. Definition of Homeless  Federal Definition….  Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence

3. demographics In the United States…

4. demographics In Minnesota…

5. Why are youth homeless?

6. Why is there a educational gap?  High Mobility  Lack of Transportation  Lack of school supplies and clothing  Poor health, fatigue, and hunger  Emotional crisis/mental health issues  Lack of parent or guardian

7. Mobility, Physical and Emotional Health

8. What Educational Rights Do Homeless Youth Have? McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

9. What can schools/educators do to help? 1.Develop awareness 2.Attend to basic needs 3.Provide effective instruction 4.Create a supportive environment 5.Provide additional supports 6.Collaborate with other organizations 7.Promote parental involvement (when able)

10. My Teaching  Awareness  Education  Diversifying teaching

11. Citations  Determining Eligibility for Rights and Services Under the McKinney- Vento Act. (2012, December 1).. Retrieved May 26, 2014, from http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/det_elig.pdf http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/det_elig.pdf  Jensen, E. (2013, May 1). How Poverty Affects Classroom Engagement. Faces of Poverty, 70, 24-30.  Editorial Projects in Education Research Center. (2004, August 4). Issues A-Z: Student Mobility. Education Week. Retrieved Month Day, Year from http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/student-mobility/http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/student-mobility/  11 Facts About Homeless Teens. (2014, January 1). DoSomething.org. Retrieved May 30, 2014, from https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-homeless-teens

12. Citiations  Education of Homeless Children and Youth. (2007, August 1).. Retrieved May 27, 2014, from http://www.nationalhomeless.org/publications/facts/educa tion.pdf http://www.nationalhomeless.org/publications/facts/educa tion.pdf  Poverty's Impact on Education. (2012, November 13). Poverty. Retrieved May 27, 2014, from http://www.americangraduate.org/dropout-factors/poverty http://www.americangraduate.org/dropout-factors/poverty  Avenues for Homeless Youth | About Youth Homelessness | Minneapolis, MN. (2011, January 1). Avenues for Homeless Youth | About Youth Homelessness | Minneapolis, MN. Retrieved May 26, 2014, from http://www.avenuesforyouth.org/aboutyouthhomelessness. html