South Dakota's state plan for the education of homeless children and youth is presented in compliance with provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of eight sections. The first section provides a program narrative and presents the following homeless needs as determined by two State surveys: (1)…

New York State's plan for homeless education responds to requirements of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan consists of a foreword, seven sections, and appendices. Section 1 provides an overview of homelessness nationally and in New York State. Section 2 summarizes federal legislation for homeless children and youth.…

Arizona's state plan for the education of homeless children and youth responds to provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of seven sections. Section 1 summarizes the homeless situation and the plan's origins and intent. Section 2 provides an assessment of the number, location, and educational…

This report describes Kentucky's response to the mandate of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The report is comprised of a preface, ten sections, and seven appendices. Section 1 presents definitions of terms used in the report. Section 2 describes Kentucky policy for an annual count of homeless children and youth. Section 3…

Texas's state plan for homeless education is presented in response to requirements of Title VII-B of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of prefatory material, four main sections, and four appendices. The prefatory material consists of the following parts: (1) a prefatory statement; (2) a copy of the…

California's state plan for homeless education is submitted in compliance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan includes a preface, an introduction, five sections, and six appendices. The introduction presents the following information: (1) the mandate of Title VII, Subtitle B of the McKinney Act; (2) definitions…

The Alabama state plan for the education of homeless children and youth is submitted in response to requirements of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan consists of an introduction, three main sections, and a timetable for the accomplishment of State objectives. The introduction summarizes the homeless education…

The Ohio State plan for educating homeless children and youth responds to requirements of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of a foreword, six sections, and two appendices. The foreword reviews the history and provisions of the McKinney Act and summarizes Ohio's planned action for homeless education.…

This state plan (amended, and adopted June 16, 1989) describes Wisconsin's programs to address the educational needs of homeless children and youth, as mandated by provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of a preface and four sections. The preface reports that 17 counties have been targeted for…

Washington's state plan for the education of homeless children is presented in compliance with provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of a background statement, nine sections, and addenda. The first section presents facts on homelessness in Washington State. The second section describes the…

New Mexico's State plan for the education of homeless children and youth is submitted in compliance with Title VII-B of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of 10 sections and five appendices. Section 1 states that the State Department of Education (SDE) is responsible for the administration of the…

The Student Study Team (SST) is a school site team which involves parents, students, and teachers working together to assist regular education students who are not progressing satisfactorily. The SST model aims to increase positive outcomes for students; improve the quality and efficiency of meetings; and increase personal satisfaction levels for…

Barriers to learning and teaching interfere with students' ability to participate effectively and benefit fully from classroom instruction and other educational activities. For school improvement efforts to succeed in ways that truly improve student achievement and student test scores, systemic changes must be made in how schools provide learning…

A fairness committee consists of a group of about 15 people, usually students, teachers, and administrators, who are either volunteers or are elected. This committee tries to improve the overall school climate by improving the quality of relationships between students, teachers, and administrators. It offers a neutral place for individuals to…

Accommodations that can aid in the learning process for disabled students at Clarion University of Pennsylvania are outlined in this handbook funded by the college's Affirmative Action Committee. Objectives of the guide are: to define and describe the major disabilities (hearing impairment, learning disability, mobility impairment, speech…