College and Career Counseling for Students Experiencing Homelessness: Promising Practices for Secondary School Counselors

Authors

Havlik, S.A.

Type
Paper/Research
Year published
2017
Accession number

25403

Title

College and Career Counseling for Students Experiencing Homelessness: Promising Practices for Secondary School Counselors

Series

National Center for Homeless Education Research Summaries

Organization

Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Abstract

This research summary reviews the research on issues and practices related to secondary school counselors roles in supporting students experiencing homelessness in their postsecondary planning. The education subtitle of the McKinney-Vento Assistance Act, as amended in December 2015 by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), includes a requirement for school counselors to support students experiencing homelessness in their college and career readiness. The report discusses research on the effectiveness of school counseling in supporting students, including with college and career development. Also discussed is the role counselors can play in collaborating with other service providers to help meet homeless students basic needs as well as their social/emotional and academic needs. Appendices include tips for secondary school counselors to help students experiencing homelessness prepare for college and gain control of their futures. Additional appendices contain questions to assess the college and career preparedness for youth experiencing homelessness and helpful websites and resources. 

Availability details

Available free of charge from the National Center for Homeless Education: https://nche.ed.gov/counselor-support/

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