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Parents’ guide to 504 plans and IEPs: What they are and how they’re different

Here’s a guide to Individualized Education Programs, 504 plans and other aspects of special education. Each year, a greater percentage of students in California qualify for special education. Last year, about 13% of students in California’s K-12 public schools received individualized services for special needs, up from about 10% in the early 2000s. Navigating the special education landscape can be daunting for parents trying to get the best education for their children.

The SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program

You are Eligible if:

  • You are Currently Residing in the United States (undocumented applicants are eligible)
  • You were Born On or After October 15, 2002
  • You Will Begin College (four year, community college, or trade school) for the first time in 2023 (not including dual-enrollment courses)
  • You Experienced Homelessness in the Last Six Years
  • Social Medi Kit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nCf0psLNVdjaDXryqWfLe4fP061H10o03O0G8ELhLXU/edit

Applying Trauma Informed Principles to food Security and Basic Needs

With the passing of AB 132, California has launched efforts to establish Basic Needs Centers across its community college campuses by June of 2022. Incorporating trauma informed principles into basic needs work is a critical part of helping students feel heard and supported while maintaining essential human dignity and cultural connections. The first part of the webinar features practical strategies on how to integrate a trauma informed approach to food security, as applied by Leah’s Pantry, a leading voice for trauma-informed nutrition education. This portion of the webinar also features brief presentations by Mt. San Antonio College and San Diego City College practitioners that speak to how each campus has integrated trauma informed principles into their basic needs framework.

‘SchoolHouse in Session’: A Hub of Stories on Youth Homelessness

This is hub of stories and expertise around youth homelessness written on Medium – a blogging platform – addressing solutions around children, youth, and family homelessness.

‘SchoolHouse in Session’ is a project of SchoolHouse Connection, a national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through education. We provide strategic advocacy and practical assistance in partnership with early childhood programs, schools, institutions of higher education, service providers, families, and youth.

Data on Youth Homelessness in California

This data dashboard provides insights on youth experiencing homelessness in California. It includes data about students, families, and beds dedicated to youth experiencing homelessness.

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The NAMI OC Warmline is a free and confidential telephone service providing emotional support and resources to Orange County residents.

If you, a family member, or a loved one are experiencing mental health concerns, substance abuse, loneliness, or are in need of community resources, The WarmLine is for you!

Call or Text: (714) 991-6412

Start an OC Warmline Chat

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