Document Type
Student Research Paper
Date
Spring 2018
Academic Department
Education
Faculty Advisor(s)
Dr. Elizabeth Coyle
Abstract
In the United States there are 234,506 children who are homeless and also identified as having special needs within the 2015/2016 school year. This population experiences extensive biological, psychological, social, and academic needs (Black & Hoeft, 2015; Chow, Mistry, & Melchor, 2015; Gargiulo, 2006; Hernandez Jozefowicz-Simbeni & Israel, 2006). Schools face varied challenges of barriers such as properly identifying students and staff and funding issues (Bowman, et al., 2008; Gargiulo, 2006; Hernandez Jozefowicz-Simbeni & Israel, 2006), while families struggle with issues such as time constraints and high stress levels (Chow, Mistry, & Melchor, 2015; Hernandez Jozefowicz-Simbeni & Israel, 2006). While the challenges of both schools and families have been identified in the research, less is known about the best methods of delivering the complex array of services needed by this population of students. Therefore, this study will utilize a qualitative, case study design to investigate the best methods of prioritizing the delivery of multi-layered services for homeless students who have disabilities.
Recommended Citation
Nolte, Emily, "Prioritizing the Delivery of Services to Homeless Students Who Also Have Special Needs" (2018). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 5.
https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/5
Notes
Senior thesis.