Homelessness is a condition that is intersectional with the educational experiences and outcomes of youth. This brief highlights state and school officials’ perspectives to examine relevant challenges, policies, and practices related to the youth homelessness crisis. In addition to identifying pertinent challenges, participants provided insights into established and emerging practices and approaches that have been effective in meeting the needs of homeless youth.
Dumas, T., James, A., and Bishop, J. (2023). No Shame or Stigmas: Prioritizing Students Experiencing Homelessness in Long Beach Unified and Monterey County. California MTSS Research Consortium, UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. Accessed September 5, 2023.
This CDE-approved tool guides the examination of LEA practices once data suggest that serious and inappropriate disproportionate referral, identification, and placement of students who are culturally and linguistically diverse may be occurring. This rubric is ideal for mid to large size districts and supports their completion of a district-wide self-assessment and strategic planning process.
Kozleski, E., Zion, S. Preventing DISPROPORTIONALITY by Strengthening District Policies and Procedures — An Assessment and Strategic Planning Process. National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems, 2006.
