Homeless Students Need Support

Homeless students need special consideration in the classroom. Schools provide stability in the life of homeless students. The teacher’s main role is to give a safe environment. Also, they are to be supportive in trauma cases; and, to support highly mobile students. The McKinney-Vento Act is the process educators are to follow.

Unfortunately, the number of homeless students is increasing in the U.S. Also, they tend to be within low-income areas.

Homeless Characteristics

There are several commonalities of homeless students.

  • First, students usually have several schools listed on their records. Also, there are gaps in academics and attendance that are poor.
  • Students wear the same clothes a couple of days in a row.
  • What’s more, there is poor health and hygiene.
  • Also, students appear tired.
  • Students are shy or they withdraw from others.
  • There is a lack of participation in class or extra activities.
  • They show difficulty in academic achievement.
  • On top of that, there is a lack of support from family.

 

 

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