Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program

Information on Students Displaced as a Result of Hurricanes

The following information provides guidance and assistance for students displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

Helping Children Rebound provides guidance to preschool teachers, to help them meet the emotional needs of children who have been affected by the 2005 hurricanes. The free guide helps preschool teachers and parents identify specific behaviors that may indicate emotional concerns and provides strategies to address them in the classroom. A similar guide addressing the needs of infants and toddlers is also available. Generous support was provided by the Exxon Mobil Corporation to pay for printing and nationwide distribution. You may download a free PDF version and learn more about Teaching Strategies hurricane relief efforts at www.TeachingStrategies.com/relief (For bulk quantities, please contact 202-362-7543.)

ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) has created a special web area, 2005 Hurricane Relief: A Call to Action, with resources to help educators and parents meet the academic, physical, and emotional needs of displaced students. The site also includes volunteer opportunities to help run a series of free workshops throughout the US - primarily in areas directly affected by the hurricanes or those that have taken in substantial numbers of displaced students. For more information, go to: http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.7067259b4e2faa438a2011d3e3108a0c/

Listserv for advocates helping hurricane victims with re-housing:  A listserv has been established to help advocates across the United States who are helping hurricane victims deal with temporary and long-term re-housing issues communicate with each other. The group is a reference site for advocates to exchange information and concerns as they assist individuals who are dealing with FEMA and HUD or simply trying to find adequate, affordable housing.  The listserv may be joined by sending an email to: katrina_rehousing-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Grant Opportunity for Hurricane Victims

USNY Website - Information for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

Free SAT and PSAT/NMSQT Offered in Wake of Katrina

Guidance on assisting seniors from Louisiana displaced by Hurricane Katrina

Louisiana Diplomas for Displaced Students/Graduation Information Juniors & Seniors (WORD)

Louisiana Diplomas for Displaced Students (PDF)

Graduation Information Louisiana Juniors & Seniors (PDF)

Diploma Requirements for Students Entering New York State High Schools As a Result of Hurricane Katrina