Overcoming Barriers and Building Empathy for Students Experiencing Homelessness Agenda Introductions Overview of PA ECYEH program Activity A Day in the Life A Day in the Life Discussion ID: 704799
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Silent Obstacles- Secret Life
Overcoming Barriers and Building Empathy for Students Experiencing Homelessness Slide2
Agenda
Introductions
Overview of PA ECYEH program
Activity: A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life Discussion
Activity: Breaking Down Barriers
Building Community AwarenessSlide3
Today's Presenters
Sonia Pitzi
ECYEH Region 3
Lincoln Intermediate Unit
slpitzit@iu12.org
Andrea Sheesley
ECYEH Region 6
ARIN Intermediate Unit
asheesley@iu28.org
Kristen Hoffa
ECYEH Region 2
Berks County Intermediate Unit
krihof@berksiu.orgSlide4Slide5
What does it feel like to be a student experiencing homelessness?Group 1: Doubled Up Student
Group 2: Shelter Student
Group 3: Unaccompanied Youth
A Day in the Life
Small Group ActivitySlide6
Activity Discussion
What are some of the barriers you faced as a student experiencing homelessness?
How did these barriers impact your ability to focus on your education?
What would have been helpful for you to make it through your day?
Have you encountered any students facing similar challenges? What supports and resources are in your local community to assist?
A Day in the LifeSlide7
Full Group Activity
Would you be able to walk in the shoes of a student experiencing homelessness?
Who could you turn to for help?
Breaking Down BarriersSlide8
Enhancing Community Awareness
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IWillBeYourVoice
Community awareness of this issue is key!
PA ECYEH Awareness Week is November 13-17, 2017
How can you bring awareness to your community? Slide9
Awareness Week
Participation this year is important, as it will help your state monitoring documentation, as well as help as raise awareness in your community
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This is a good opportunity to showcase your district, get students and the community
involved,
This year’s theme is the same as last year
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Thank you!