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The “Are ALL the Children Well?” webinar series continued with five additional sessions titled “Are ALL the Children Well? 2.0.” The first of these, “Beyond the Coat Drive: Understanding the True Needs of Youth Experiencing Homelessness,” was held on May 11, 2023. By centering the voices of youth with lived experiences through a panel […]
We teamed with the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) for a two-day community of practice. Part Two focused on examining homeless education needs assessments, auditing procedures and practices related to students experiencing homelessness, and creating individualized action plans to support the needs of students and families experiencing homelessness.
We teamed with the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) for a two-day community of practice. Part One focused on developing a shared definition of community of practice, a comprehensive overview of the McKinney Vento Act, and identifying NCHE resources for schools and OST providers. Participants audited their policies and practices related to students experiencing […]
A recent Chapin Hall University study found that LGBTQIA+ young people are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than non-LGBTQIA+ youth. Why is this happening? What resources are available and how do we support these students? In this webinar, part of our “Are ALL the Children Well?” series, two panelists answered those questions and shared […]
Part of our “Are ALL the Children Well?” series, this webinar looks at homeless education and summer supports for students and families. We were joined by homeless education experts, an out-of-school time (OST) provider, and other service providers to define homeless education; understand the challenges and changes that have impacted students and families who experience […]
Our sixth session in the Corner CAFE series was “Resolving and Managing Everyday Conflict” with Christopher Wolfel. In this webinar, we learned about the cycle of conflict and practiced conflict resolution by using strategies from the Harvard Negotiation Project and LEAP (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner). We also learned about CIU20’s Parent TEAM and how they […]
Our fifth session in the Corner CAFE series was “Building Bridges: Supporting Refugee Families and First Generation Students” with Jenny Portillo-Nacu and Sloane Davidson. In this webinar, we explored the challenges faced by refugee families and first-generation students and offered practical strategies to support them.
Our fourth session in the Corner CAFE series was “How might we engage families with children with special needs?” with panelists Chris Wolfel, Cindy Dutch, and Rene Averitt-Sansone. In this webinar, we heard from special education leaders from Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Our third session in the Corner CAFE series was “Authentic Partnerships with Families” with Yesenia Ramirez and Nancy Lopez. Why are home visits effective for building authentic partnerships with families? Learn about the research behind the Parent Teacher Home Visits (PTHV) model. PTHV experts shared Five Non-Negotiable Core Practices to cultivate trusting relationships between […]
Our second session in the Corner CAFE series was “Fostering Positive, Respectful, and Empathetic Relationships” with Brandi Taylor and Nichole Sims. We learned how the tenants of restorative practices can enhance your ability to foster positive, respectful, and empathetic relationships with parents. We also heard from two restorative practitioners and family community coordinators from […]
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