Meeting the Academic Needs of Your Homeless Students
Webinar Date: October 16th 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
About the Event
Homelessness presents significant barriers to education, and it is essential for educators and stakeholders to understand how to support homeless students effectively.
Join us for an informative webinar to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for meeting the academic needs of homeless students and promoting their educational success. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of homeless students and ensure they have the support they need to thrive academically and beyond.
Webinar Speaker:
Irene Hamilton Jones
Irene Hamilton Jones, a native of Beaufort, South Carolina. She is a 1992 Criminal Justice graduate of the University of South Carolina. She received a Master of Teaching degree from Converse College, in 2002 with an emphasis on Counseling.
Irene Hamilton Jones is active in the community. She serves on the Upstate Homeless Coalition Board as well as United Housing Connections Board. She currently is the McKinney-Vento Coordinator/ Homeless Liaison for Greenville County Schools where she identifies and helps remove the barriers that inhibit the education of homeless students. Ms. Hamilton Jones has served on the State Advisory Board for Homelessness.
Ms. Hamilton Jones is a training facilitator throughout the state on the subject of homelessness and youth. She was a certified adoptions investigator, and facilitator for SCDSS adoption training. She is a certified parent educator, and parent coach.
Irene Hamilton Jones is happily married to Bernard Jones and the proud parent of three adult children.