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2001 HSAC Forum 8 <br /> 2. Alternative Education Options <br /> • Consider consequences of suspending LI children <br /> (LI lose jobs to stay home with or send to a <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 teams, 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 />