Of course, all school personnel will need to coordinate with other agencies for additional services and to raise awareness in the community. Other recommendations are to keep children in their school of origin whenever possible, collaborate with local shelters, minimize enrollment delays, and provide timely access to educational and in-school support services. Another important resource to draw upon is the family of the student. Family support services should be made available as well. Provide staff development and sensitivity training when necessary.
Teachers can be advocates for students who are homeless.
Establish a teacher, school counselor, or other school personnel as the homeless liaison for your school district. Finally, early intervention programs are key to address cognitive development and health issues of students who are homeless. There are several successful curricula and programs for students who are homeless. More information about these programs can be located in the Annotated Bibliography section for this topic area.