Vulnerable students are those who face many barriers and challenges in receiving a quality and equitable education. The Every Student Succeeds Act places a priority on educational stability and equity. Students could be considered vulnerable if they are a part of one of the populations below.
- English Language Learners
- Youth in Foster Care
- Students Experiencing Homelessness
- Justice Involved Students
- Military Families
- Migrant and Immigrant Families
- Chronically Absent or Truant Students
What We Do
Our consultants offer support to educators, families, and community partners to promote successful student outcomes through technical assistance, coaching, networking opportunities, and professional development.
As a part of the Statewide System of Support, State Support Teams work closely with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce to provide training, resources, and technical assistance to schools and districts as they strive to ensure that each child has access to a high-quality education. The documents, policies, and laws shared here provide the foundation to this work.
All Students
English Learners
- Ohio Department of Education & Workforce: English Learners in Ohio Schools
- Identifying English Learners
- Ohio English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards
- Referral and Identification of English Learners with Disabilities
- Teaching English Learners
- English Learner Educator Toolkit
- English Learner Educator Toolkit: Newcomer Supplement
Youth in Foster Care
Students Experiencing Homelessness
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Act Ohio Guidance
- Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act
- Head Start Performance Standards
- U.S. Department of Education: Assistance for Homeless Children and Youths Program
Justice Involved Students
- ODE: Justice Involved Youth Transition Framework
- U.S. Department of Education: Guiding Principals for Providing High-Quality Education in Juvenile Justice Secure Care
Military Families
Migrant and Immigrant Families
Chronically Absent or Truant Students
Dropout Prevention
The following resources, in alignment with graduation planning, utilization of the Career Advising Policy, Student Success Plans, and strong postsecondary planning, can help ensure students remain in school through graduation:
- Early Warning Intervention and Monitoring System (EWIMS)
- National Dropout Prevention Center
- National Technical Assistance Center on Transition
- America’s Promise Alliance
- Data Quality Campaign
- Attendance Works
English Learners
Links
- Lau Resource Center for English Learners
- Center for Applied Linguistics
- American Institutes for Research
- U.S. Department of Education’s English Learner Toolkit
- Office of Head Start’s Dual Language Learner Toolkit
- ¡Colorín Colorado!
- Video: How to Support Young Multilingual and English Learner Students at Home with Early Language and Literacy Skills
Youth in Foster Care
- ODE: Foster Care
- Ohio Reach
- Ohio Bridges
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services: Young Adult Services
- Public Children’s Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO)
- Ohio Children’s Alliance
- SchoolHouse Connection
- U.S. Department of Education: Foster Care Transition Toolkit
Students Experiencing Homelessness
- ODE: McKinney-Vento Homeless Resources for Awareness
- Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
- SchoolHouse Connection
- National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
- The National Center for Homeless Education
- Child Care Aware of America
Justice Involved Students
- ODE: Career Tech in Correctional Institutions
- Ohio Department of Youth Services
- Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction
- Blueprint for Change
Military Families
- ODE: Supporting Ohio’s Military Families
- Ohio Military Kids
- National Military Family Association
- Sesame Workshop: Military Families Resources for Young Children
- Troops to Teachers
- Military One Source
Migrant and Immigrant Families
- Ohio Migrant Education Center
- Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center
- Ohio Title III Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Children
- U.S. Department of Education – Migrant Education Program
- U.S. Department of Education – Educational Resources for Immigrants, Refugees, Asylees, and Other New Americans
Chronically Absent or Truant Students
Learning Opportunities
We are here to help!
We are happy to assist with any questions you may have. Give us a call at 419.720.8999 or reach out to one of our consultants directly.