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Title I HOPE

Title I HOPE. H omeless O utreach P rogram for E ducation A Place Called HOPE High School Resource Center. Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada 2011-2012. Never deprive someone of hope. It may be all they have. -H. Jackson Brown Jr. .

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Title I HOPE

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  1. Title I HOPE Homeless Outreach Program for Education A Place Called HOPE High School Resource Center Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada 2011-2012 Never deprive someone of hope. It may be all they have. -H. Jackson Brown Jr.

  2. How big is the Clark County School District? The Clark County School District covers 7,200 square miles. The District is a county school district as opposed to a city school district.

  3. The Clark County School Districthas 357 schools in Las Vegas, Nevada 217 Elementary Schools 59 Middle Schools 49 High Schools 24 Alternative Schools 8 Special Schools Total enrollment is approximately 304,632 students

  4. Title I Sue Steaffens, Director II Title I Patricia Saas, Director I Title I HOPE Homeless Outreach Program for Education Myra Berkovits, Coordinator Dee FiteProject Facilitator Sara DuncanProject Facilitator Susan GoldmanProject Facilitator Jura LeakProject Facilitator Kelly-Jo Shebeck Project Facilitator Support Staff: Estela Daley Secretary II 66 schools 82 schools 64 schools 67 schools 68 schools Aida Dominguez Student Success AdvocateOperation School Bell Juan Arias Utility Worker • Title I HOPE Advocate is assigned by the principal at each school site • Clerk, FASA or counselor at elementary level • MS/HS often assign a counselor as the advocate • We receive information about enrollment of homeless students on a daily basis • This ensures that our students receive free breakfast/lunch and a • backpack and school supplies School Year 2011-2012

  5. The McKinney Vento Act defines children and youth who lack afixed, regular, and adequatenighttime residence as homeless. 6,063 students during the 2010-2011 school year

  6. Homeless Students by Level • High School 1,534 • Middle School 1,212 • Elementary School 3,317 Total as of June, 2011 6,063

  7. Graduation Rate 2010-2011 • The Clark County School District identified 468 high school seniors as homeless • 344 homeless high school seniors were part of the 2010-2011 graduating class • That is a graduation rate of 74%

  8. Unaccompanied Youth • The definition of homeless children and youth includes “unaccompanied youth.” • An unaccompanied youth is a student not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian. • 180 unaccompanied youth were identified during the 2010-2011 school year

  9. Caregiver Authorization FormApproved by the Clark County School District Legal Department

  10. Framed Residency Poster for counter • Parental Rights Wall Posters • Title I HOPE Pamphlets

  11. How did A Place Called HOPE begin? • Part of our duties as Project Facilitators were to spend four hours a week in direct contact with Title I HOPE students • Homeless high school students needed extra support • We presented the idea to the Director of Title I • Our first room began with used furniture and $200 • The room was supplied with food through a district-wide drive

  12. How do we determine if a high school needs A Place Called HOPE? Does a high school have a high number of homeless students? Are the students in need of services not available through the school? Does the school have excellent administrative support? Are counselors and/or teachers interested in working in the room?

  13. Middle/High School Service AssessmentIn order to receive gift cards and other services, counselors must complete and submit electronically.

  14. Who can work at A Place Called HOPE? • Counselors and/or teachers • Through an interview process, we look for staff who have: • an area of expertise • a natural connection to students • ideas on the ways to engage students in activities • an ability to mentor students on life skills • enthusiasm and flexibility • the ability to be a self-starter and model for students • creative ideas • good organizational skills

  15. Possible Interview Questions • What have been your interactions with children of poverty? • Are you involved in any other after-school activities that would interfere with working in the room? • What are some strategies you use to engage students in activities in your classroom? • What are some ideas you might have regarding the needs and support of homeless students in the room? • Describe what a service learning project would look like and how you would help students attain that goal? • How would you ensure that the room stay neat and clean?

  16. Design of the Room • Made it comfortable and a place that feels like a home • Colorful and cheerful • Computers with online access • Table for projects • Reading area • Food prep area with microwave

  17. Food and Toiletry Storage

  18. Open House Send out invitations to: Teachers/Staff District employees Students Parents are not allowed to visit the room for confidentiality reasons.

  19. Tracking Attendance

  20. Data Tracking

  21. a place called HOPE Dream…Desire…AchieveA Title I HOPE High School Center • Counseling activities • Service learning projects • Assistance with college loan applications • Assistance with scholarship applications • Career and Job Opportunities • Food, clothing, toiletries • Resume building • Bus passes • Library • Online computer access • A place to relax • One-on-one tutoring

  22. Guest Speakers and Activities Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Job Corp Nevada Job Connect Manpower Net Smarts Why Try? Character Education Program

  23. Manpower Collaboration 2010-2011 Manpower and Title I HOPE have formed a collaboration to benefit 18 high school students living in transition. The Manpower Working for Independence Program provided students with interview skills, resume writing, tips on completing job applications, career counseling, and mentoring.

  24. One-on-One Tutoring 2011-2012 • 88 students are participating in the fall session • 18 of those students are in high school • Assist with proficiency testing, improving grades, and offering incentives to attend

  25. Joseph M. Vassallo Scholarship Monetary donations are set aside to provide a scholarship for tuition and/or books for a 12th grade student who would like to go to college or a vocational school in Nevada. Last year, we awarded 5 scholarships for books.

  26. Summer School Tuition Grant

  27. Who has donated to our rooms? • Churches • Synagogues • Quilting Groups • Eagle Scouts • Assist Teens • Nevada State Unemployment Offices • Community Organizations • Goodwill Industries • Military • Family and Friends • CCSD employees

  28. Ideas for Donations and Drives Miracle Minute Flyer to send out to community organizations Gift of HOPE Food/Toiletry Drive Grade Level Drive Stuff a Stocking

  29. Title I HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION Title I HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION A Place Called HOPE Over 1,000 Clark County School District high school students have been identified this year as homeless. In spite of great difficulty and economic pressure, these students are enrolled in high school and have graduation and a better life as their goal. To help them achieve this goal, Title I HOPE has opened A Place Called HOPE. This high school student support center provides both academic and personal counseling for these most at risk students. To provide the services these students require, A Place Called HOPE needs your help. A Place Called HOPE Over 1,000 Clark County School District high school students have been identified this year as homeless. In spite of great difficulty and economic pressure, these students are enrolled in high school and have graduation and a better life as their goal. To help them achieve this goal, Title I HOPE has opened A Place Called HOPE. This high school student support center provides both academic and personal counseling for these most at risk students. To provide the services these students require, A Place Called HOPE needs your help. Ideas for food donations Fruit by the foot Fruit snacks Juice boxes Small cereal boxes Rice Krispy treats Beef Jerky/Slim Jims Pop-top spaghetti/ravioli Top Ramen Fruit cups Pop-top soups Pudding cups Cookie packs Any sealed non-perishable/non -expired foods are welcomed! Ideas for food donations Fruit by the foot Fruit snacks Juice boxes Small cereal boxes Rice Krispy treats Beef Jerky/Slim Jims Pop-top spaghetti/ravioli Top Ramen Fruit cups Pop-top soups Pudding cups Cookie packs Any sealed non-perishable/non -expired foods are welcomed! Ideas for other donations Toilet paper Laundry detergent Gift cards for Target or Wal-Mart Soap Small lotions Small Shampoo & Conditioner Toothpaste (NOT FROM CHINA) Floss (NOT FROM CHINA) Washcloth Deodorant Hand sanitizer and hand wipes Chapstick/lip-gloss Combs/brushes Socks Gift cards for fast food Gift cards for grocery stores Plastic knives and forks Ideas for other donations Toilet paper Laundry detergent Gift cards for Target or Wal-Mart Soap Small lotions Small Shampoo & Conditioner Toothpaste (NOT FROM CHINA) Floss (NOT FROM CHINA) Washcloth Deodorant Hand sanitizer and hand wipes Chapstick/lip-gloss Combs/brushes Socks Gift cards for fast food Gift cards for grocery stores Plastic knives and forks Please call Title I HOPE at 855-6682 to find out what you can do to assist. Title I HOPE 855-6682 Please call Title I HOPE at 855-6682 to find out what you can do to assist. Title I HOPE 855-6682

  30. Title I HOPE Newsletter

  31. Day of Service Donation for Winter Items 2011-2012

  32. Celebrations and Activities • Birthdays • Halloween projects • Thanksgiving • Christmas • Graduation

  33. Thanksgiving Dinner 2010

  34. Christmas Dinner and Gifts for Students 2010

  35. Voices of HOPE “The room has really helped me by providing and supplying things that I need. Even while living with my grandfather I still lacked many things. This room has helped me enormously. I’m really thankful for the support of the room and the people in it.” -12th grade student, A Place Called HOPE “The Title I HOPE room has done a lot for my family. My mother is always depressed about how she can’t buy me and my sister new clothes and food in the house. The HOPE program gave us gift cards for new pants and shirts and gives out food every Friday. This helps my mom to focus more on work. So I thank Title I ‘cause without them my mom would still be losing sleep on where our next meal was coming from.” -12th grade student, A Place Called HOPE “I love this room. I have met a whole lot of cool and interesting people. They have helped my family out a lot. Me and my sister and mom are very grateful for the HOPE program. They have given us food, clothes and also presents. We have fun in here everyday. Thank you for having faith in us kids.” -16 year old, A Place Called HOPE “This room has helped me find some new friends and help when needed. HOPE has helped me make it to work on time and have great confidence on the go.” -11th grade student, A Place Called HOPE

  36. Title I HOPEClark County School DistrictLas Vegas, Nevada Jura Leak, Project Facilitator jrr331@interact.ccsd.net Dee Fite, Project Facilitator ddf@interact.ccsd.net Title I HOPE (702) 855-6682

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