Part I: Homelessness in America: The Educational Context 1
1 The Background: History and Problems of Schooling for the Homeless 3
2 The Legal Context: From Access to Success in Education for Homeless Children and Youth 26
3 The Psychosocial Context: Supporting Education for Homeless Children and Youth 42
4 The Context of Family: Implications for Educating Homeless Children 62
5 The Reality: The Status of Education for Homeless Children and Youth 79
Part II: Education for the Homeless: Overcoming the Barriers 97
6 Children and Homelessness: Early Childhood and Elementary Education 99
7 Adolescence and Homelessness: The Unique Challenge for Secondary Educators 115
8 Educating Special Needs Homeless Children and Youth 133
9 Educational Support Services for Homeless Children and Youth 153
Part III: Education for the Homeless: Access and Equity Issues 177
10 Ensuring Access to Education: The Role of Advocates for Homeless Children and Youth 179
11 Educational Climate for the Homeless: Cultivating the Family and School Relationship 194
12 Educating the Homeless in Rural and Small School District Settings 212
13 Programs With Promise: Educational Service Delivery to Homeless Children and Youth 232
About the Authors 247