Guiding students in their preparation for and transition to postsecondary education is an essential role of high schools. However, students experiencing homelessness may face a unique set of challenges as they navigate this process. What are these specific challenges and how can schools address them?

Join the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium (MAEC)’s Center for Education Equity (CEE) and Collaborative Action for Family Engagement (CAFE) to build your awareness of the challenges and considerations unique to students experiencing homelessness to prepare them for a successful postsecondary transition.

Participants will:

• Recognize the important role schools play in working with students experiencing homelessness
• Learn how to work with students experiencing homelessness to understand their postsecondary pathway options and choose a pathway in line with their goals
• Gain an understanding of the college preparation process for students experiencing homelessness respective to supports, challenges, and opportunities