Nearly every school district in the country is coping with rising numbers of homeless families, thanks to the widespread foreclosure crisis and troubled national economy. Under Title I law, school and district officials in both Title I and non-Title I schools are charged with finding these children and providing the extra support they need to overcome their unique educational challenges. As school budgets shrink and needs grow, how can you fulfill your obligations and use scarce funds most effectively?

Barbara James, project director of the Texas Homeless Education Office gives you the ins and outs of serving homeless students under Title I. In this 90-minute recorded session, you and your staff will learn:

• Your legal obligations to homeless students under Title I, Part A, including transportation and immediate enrollment
• How to identify homeless students
• How to calculate and spend your Title I, Part A homeless set-aside
• Ways to team with community organizations to provide better, more comprehensive services
• Why and how to measure the effectiveness of your program
• Proven strategies for assisting homeless students and their families