Low Income Students

David, Jessica, Jordan & Stephanie

Agenda
Defining the topic

Understanding the avenues

Internal vs external

Academic

Community

Intertwining topics
Elementary, Middle,
high school, & post
secondary: Its all
connected.
Academic Support (Internal resources)
Social Worker referral
McKinney Vento Liaison - national
Food Backpacks
Local, state, nationally
Tutors/Mentor Programs/Advising
Free after school programs (SHINE Program)
Financial Aid (Grants, Awards and Scholarships)
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)
GEAR Up - prepping for college
Community Support (External resources)
Food assistance - SNAP
Employment services
North West Family Services
Emergency financial help (Clackamas County)
Employee assistance
Housing/Shelter Clothing
Food banks
Transportation Insurance
& more
Financial capabilities
Energy assistance - LIHEAP
Family development
Dental and Health
School Based Health Center (Beaverton SD, North Clack SD)
Events/Activities
Career Fairs (Career vs. Job)

Getting parents involved

College Fairs

Guidance Lessons

Teaching Tolerance: http://www.tolerance.org/

Empathy, Appreciation, Community, Relationships

Financial Series:

Financial Literacy Morning/Night

FAFSA Morning/Night
All of our topics
intertwine: they
overlap
 Culturally appropriate

Working with
resources
Students & families

students
Behaviors differ
Common barrier for many
students
Follow-thru to college
Not all students are
aware of their
Families SES
 Resource list

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 Thank you!
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