(Natasha) Common Signs of Homelessness by Natasha Paul https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y On the Padlet below, construct some ideas on how to address these issues realistically within your role. Please select 3 out of 6 common signs that resonate with you and answer these two questions: What may this look like? and How can you address it?. Use the + to add a response in each column. Write your name in the section labeled "Subject: and your response in the section labeled "Write something..." Feel free to hit the like button of your colleagues responses. en-us 2021-10-18 19:52:41 UTC 2021-10-27 17:51:50 UTC hello@padlet.com We can contact the student parent/guardian and offer tutoring services and free extended time so that the student can have a safe place to go and a snack to eat after tutoring is over. https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849024102 2021-10-27 17:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849024102 Student not attending school; It can be addressed by setting up a a bus if out of zone, getting parent/student a bus pass if applicable or gas cards https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849024858 2021-10-27 17:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849024858 Kristen https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849024907 dirty clothes, obviously unwashed hair, body odor

Provide them with hygiene products, clothing, food to take home, etc
 ]]> 2021-10-27 17:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849024907 Sonia https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849025760 Student is constantly tardy or absent and gives random excuses (mom didn't get up; brothers weren't ready on time; missed the bus). Perhaps sitting down with the student and asking what their morning routine looks like might give insight on to what is happening. ]]> 2021-10-27 17:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849025760 Barbara https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849026317 It may look like a truancy concern (possibly unexcused absences). As a Counselor I can work with our transportation contact to see if we can assist with bus transportation.]]> 2021-10-27 17:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849026317 Eileen https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849027253 Students will have gaps in their education that aren't accounted for.

When this is noticed, have someone follow-up with the student and parent to find out why there are these gaps.]]> 2021-10-27 17:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849027253 There is transportation offered to homeless students; we need to fill out the form and make sure that we email to Jocelyn Lewis Smith :) https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849028048 2021-10-27 17:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849028048 Debbie and Caryn https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849028455 Contact the family and go over concerns regarding grades, offer tutoring and teacher assistance . ]]> 2021-10-27 17:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849028455 student not completing homework; it can be addressed by informing student/parent of free tutoring services offered by school, access to free wi-fi in the home that can be provided https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849028948 2021-10-27 17:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849028948 Barbara https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849029640 It may look like a student who is defiant and receiving behavioral complaints and consequences. As a Counselor we can dig a little deeper and add counseling as a resource to see if there is more we can do to assist the student with their social/emotional needs. ]]> 2021-10-27 17:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849029640 Sonia https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849029839 Kiddo takes things that aren't theirs. It would be good to address the reason as to why they are taking things. This might give insight as to other reasons besides that they wanted the item.]]> 2021-10-27 17:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849029839 Angeline Hernandez angelinehernandez https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849029940 This could look like a student that's defiant, having trouble making and keeping friends, or isolated. I can work with the student on social skills or refer to SEDNET and have the teacher build that relationship in the classroom.]]> 2021-10-27 17:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849029940 Eileen https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849030347 When having a conference with parents, give them an opportunity to discuss more than academics.]]> 2021-10-27 17:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849030347 Jannelle https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849031015 We can provide the students and families with support through organizations such as the Love Pantry and Kids Closet. These organizations can provide items such as food, hygiene items, clothing etc.]]> 2021-10-27 17:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849031015 Eileen https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849032505 Student suddenly has difficulty making it to school or arrives late.]]> 2021-10-27 17:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849032505 Debbie and Caryn https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849035590 if a student wears dirty clothes or the same clothes, we have a close closet to  help with clothing and hygiene items. 

If they appear hungry, we offer them a second lunch and make sure they take home food everyday after school.]]> 2021-10-27 17:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849035590 Student doesn't have a lot of friends, falls asleep in class; offer to help student find a club to join, introduce the student at new place in lunch to sit with others other https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849036351 2021-10-27 17:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849036351 Encourage student to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at school. Provide baggies with travel size hygiene products. https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849036389 2021-10-27 17:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849036389 Jannelle https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849037142 Students may be defiant or have a hard time making friends or feeling supported. We can work on building relationships and social skills as well as making any referrals needed.]]> 2021-10-27 17:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849037142 Sonia https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849037727 Student wants other student's attention and does it inappropriately (calling them names, grabbing other kiddos' things, walking really close to other students in line and them bumping them). Perhaps addressing the behaviors and teaching appropriate ways of making friends/relationships. ]]> 2021-10-27 17:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849037727 Angeline Hernandez angelinehernandez https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849039318 Student might be out sick a lot, maybe stealing other kids food because they're hungry. We can contact family and connect them to medical resources, The Love Pantry, and other community resources.]]> 2021-10-27 17:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849039318 Brittany https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849039683 The student may just want to sleep in class. Not engaged in the lesson. Eloping due to lack of understanding the content or may try to go under the radar so they won't be called on.  

Offer tutoring for the family through school or other free community resources. Provide them with a limited number of passes to see trusted staff member. Inquire more about their level of understanding of the content. SEDNET Referral. ]]> 2021-10-27 17:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849039683 Brittany https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849046868 Student wearing the same clothes over and over again. Student may hoard food from the cafeteria for their family members who don't attend school or themselves to eat for later.

Offer Resources like Kids closet. Provide food from the food pantry. ]]> 2021-10-27 17:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/natashapaul/jtcafmseg10io25y/wish/1849046868