One of the many goals is to eventually receive funding for a children's shelter in the Grand Traverse Area. In the past, homeless children have often been labeled as special education, and not tracked or documented, much less offered a way out, said Peltola. Kirby, who by mid Monday morning had already been informed of two new homeless cases, explained that children who are given support and the proper resources do better in school, have more ambition to succeed, and learn valuable coping skills. We have been at a disadvantage because we haven't had it. And this is such a huge district, it's remarkable that we have found someone of this caliber to coordinate the effort.
STEP can assist children in advocating their right to basic educational needs.
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