Educating Homeless School Age Children
Sponsored by Brookview House, Inc., Wheelock College, Wheelock College School of Social Work, and the Greater Boston Association of Black Social Workers
Our Heal, Thrive, Grow series continues with "Educating Homeless School-Age Children: A Community and Clinical Response." Join educators, behavioral health practitioners, and community partners for this panel discussion and workshop to share resources and identify strategies that help homeless children thrive in school.
The Rev. Dr. Gregory G. Groover Sr., chairperson of the Boston School Committee, will deliver the keynote address.
Additional presenters include:
- Dr. Marjorie Jones, Associate Professor, Lesley University
- Katherine T. Volk, Director of Training, National Center on Family Homelessness
- Mary William, Program Director, Boston Public Schools Unified Student Services: Homeless Student Initiative
The cost to attend both the discussion and the workshop is $79; CEUs are available for an additional $39. The cost for current graduate and undergraduate students is $25. Scholarships are available. If you wish to receive a scholarship, please put your request in writing and send it to Angela Veale.
Date
April 24, 2009
8:30 am -
4:30 pm
