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2001 HSAC Forum <br />drug / alcohol environment where they come back <br />with worse habits) . <br />■ Alternative schools for children who are <br />suspended or have behavior problems. <br />3. Social Attitudes and Awareness about Poverty <br />• Coordinated comprehensive approach to moving <br />out of poverty <br />• Coordinated services (education, childcare, <br />transportation, etc.) <br />• Family Resource Center <br />• DSS Family Crisis Unit <br />• Stigma of Poverty increases likelihood of <br />Behavioral Problems, willingness to be involved <br />in school activities for parents and students <br />• Administer teacher training about social /family <br />issues of being low income <br />4. Parents involved in Child's Education <br />• Regular Communication with the Parent <br />• Parents don't have choice in matter of the <br />"prescription" school gives them. <br />• Advocacy <br />• Parental involvement from poorer families <br />• Create family friendly policies for parent <br />involvement, e.g. IEP meeting times and parent <br />conferences. Allow and encourage advocates to <br />meet with parent and school team, provide <br />transportation to parent meetings. <br />• Parental involvement with student learning. <br />Address family issues such as nutrition, violence, <br />school readiness, etc. Help with having a voice in <br />child's education, help with homework and <br />resources at home. <br />• Disparity in school readiness. <br />5. Adult Literacy <br />0 <br />