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A Whole Child Approach: Supporting the Social, Emotional, Physical, and Academic Needs of Homeless Students

A Whole Child Approach: Supporting the Social, Emotional, Physical, and Academic Needs of Homeless Students Presented at the 2012 National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Annual Conference. National Center on Family Homelessness

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A Whole Child Approach: Supporting the Social, Emotional, Physical, and Academic Needs of Homeless Students

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  1. A Whole Child Approach: Supporting the Social, Emotional, Physical, and Academic Needs of Homeless Students Presented at the 2012 National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Annual Conference

  2. National Center on Family Homelessness • 85% of children attend school regularly • Elementary homeless students • 24.4% proficient in reading • 21.5% proficient in math • High School homeless students • 14.6% proficient in reading • 11.4% proficient in math • Homeless students are 2x more likely to be retained • 41% of homeless children attend 2 different schools within a year • 25% of homeless students graduate Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (targeted) • 90% of children attend school daily • Elementary homeless students • 42% proficient on Reading EOG • 56.5% proficient on Math EOG • High School homeless students • 43% proficient on English I EOC • 45.5% proficient on Algebra I EOC • Promotion Rate • 96.6% promoted in elementary • 91.8% promoted in high • 84% of homeless students remained in one school for the entire school year • 84.7% of homeless seniors graduated

  3. Background • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools • 143,00 students in 159 schools • 53% of students are Economically Disadvantaged • 64 Title I Schools • McKinney-Vento Students • 2009-2010: 4,453 MCV students • 2010-2011: 4,711 MCV students • 2011-2012: 4,922 MCV students

  4. MCV in Charlotte-Mecklenburg • District Liaison • School Liaisons • Coordination with Transportation, Child Nutrition, Student Placement, Family/Community Services, International Center, Title I, School Health • Coordination with Community Resources/Agencies • MCV students identified in 98% of our schools

  5. What We Know… • Homeless students are more likely to have physical, emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns. What We’ve Done… • Focus on the basic needs- physical, emotional, behavioral. What We’re Doing… • Continuing above, with increased focus on academic needs.

  6. MCV Funding • Title I Set-Aside: 1% of District Title I Funds • After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) • Summer ASEP Camps • Individual Tutoring • New this year: MCV Social Worker!!! • Lesser Extent • Field Trips • Professional Development • Parent Supplies (Folders, Parent Involvement)

  7. MCV Funding • MCV Subgrant: $75,000 for 3 years • Social Worker • Summer learning kits- including flashcards and books • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and School Improvement Grants (SIG)

  8. What About the Stuff? • Partner with the community • A Child’s Place • Bright Blessings • Churches • Businesses • PTA

  9. MCV Social Workers • 2010-2011: 3 MCV Social Workers, serving 4 schools • 2011-2012: 5 MCV Social Workers, serving 6 schools • 2012-2013: 9 MCV Social Workers, serving 14 schools

  10. Why MCV Social Workers? • Schools with large MCV populations • Unique needs of MCV students • National data paints a sad picture • Targeted support to this group of students betters the overall school • Incorporate the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs

  11. National Center on Family Homelessness • 85% of children attend school regularly • Elementary homeless students • 24.4% proficient in reading • 21.5% proficient in math • High School homeless students • 14.6% proficient in reading • 11.4% proficient in math • Homeless students are 2x more likely to be retained • 41% of homeless children attend 2 different schools within a year • 25% of homeless students graduate Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (targeted) • 90% of children attend school daily • Elementary homeless students • 42% proficient on Reading EOG • 56.5% proficient on Math EOG • High School homeless students • 43% proficient on English I EOC • 45.5% proficient on Algebra I EOC • Promotion Rate • 96.6% promoted in elementary • 91.8% promoted in high • 84% of homeless students remained in one school for the entire school year • 84.7% of homeless seniors graduated

  12. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (w/MCV SW)- 2011-12 School Year • Elementary homeless students • 42% proficient on Reading EOG • 56.5% proficient on Math EOG • High School homeless students • 43% proficient on English I EOC • 45.5% proficient on Algebra I EOC • 84.7% of homeless seniors graduated • 84% of homeless students remained in one school for the entire school year Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (similar w/o MCV SW)- 2011-12 School Year • Elementary homeless students • 36.4 proficient on Reading EOG • 52.6% proficient on Math EOG • High School homeless students • 60.4% proficient on English I EOC • 40% proficient on Algebra I EOC • 78% of homeless seniors graduated • 79% of homeless students remained in one school for the entire school year

  13. Current DataAs of 10/12/12

  14. Effects of Homelessness on Education and Academic Achievement Discussion

  15. Role of MCV Social Worker • Generalist School Social Worker • Responsible for entire school • Focus on crisis and critical issues • McKinney-Vento School Social Worker • Spotlight on MCV students and families • Attendance and Transportation • Academic Challenges • Social/Emotional Needs • Family Needs Assessment • General School Support

  16. Contact Information Kay Carreira, MCV/Title I Specialist kays.carreira@cms.k12.nc.us Patrice Webb-Bush, MCV Social Worker patrice.webb@cms.k12.nc.us Vanessa Eichman, MCV Social Worker vanessam.eichman@cms.k12.nc.us Jennifer Hall, MCV Social Worker jennifera.hall@cms.k12.nc.us Linda Hewitt, MCV Social Worker l.hewitt@cms.k12.nc.us Marina Leonidas, MCV Social Worker marinar.leonidas@cms.k12.nc.us Jenna Quinn, MCV Social Worker jennam.reisch@cms.k12.nc.us Audrey Robinson, MCV Social Worker audrey.robinson@cms.k12.nc.us Dearsley Vernon, MCV Social Worker dearsley1.vernon@cms.k12.nc.us Karen Worrell, MCV Social Worker karen.worrell@cms.k12.nc.us

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