Educator Resources

Please click on the links to access educator resources: 

Adelanto Elementary School District (AESD) Virtual Wellness Center In the Virtual Wellness Center, you will find videos and activities to help you with self-care.

California Department of Education - Resources for Homeless Children and Youths Guidance for local educational agencies (LEAs) on how to administer the housing questionnaire to all students, at least one a year (see attachment below).

CalEdFacts is a compilation of statistics and information on a variety of issues concerning education in California.

Interagency Data Disclosure: A Tip Sheet on Interagency Collaboration to help local educational agencies, homeless education programs, community agencies, and organizations serving homeless families, children, and youths better coordinate their services by sharing data and information.

John Burton Advocates for Youth The John Burton Advocates for Youth has developed an online training that offers a series of brief lectures on topics such as creating a college-going culture, application, enrollment, and financial aid, all through the lens of special considerations for students who have experienced homelessness.  

National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Operates the U.S. Department of Education's technical assistance and information center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program.

Principles of Youth Engagement "Ethically and efficiently engaging youth with lived experience in education, program design, and advocacy"

SchoolHouse Connection  A national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through education.

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) A national grassroots membership association that connects educators, parents, advocates, researchers, and service providers to ensure success for children and youth in homeless situations.

National Alliance to End Homelessness The Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.

Give Something Back (Give Back) Provides college scholarships and mentoring to students who have faced economic hardship and other adversities such as foster care and the incarceration of a parent.

2024-2025 FAFSA Form

Independent Student Status of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth for FAFSA  (Sample Form Letter)

Surrogate Parents in California Special Education - An Overview

Local Educational Agencies’ Guidance for Completing the Housing Questionnaire

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