School Counselors - Helping Students Rule Their Experiences (GSCA 2025 Annual Conference)
Revealing the Unseen: Uplifting Students Who Are Experiencing Homelessness to be Seen, Supported, Successful
Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM–12:30 PM EST
Mulberry (100 seats)
Target Audience
All Levels
Additional Target Audience (e.g. Target Audience is School Administrator with an Additional focus on Elementary)
All Levels
Primary focus area of your proposal
Advocacy
Session Summary
Many students experiencing homelessness remain unidentified due to stigma, fear, and misunderstanding of what qualifies as homelessness, especially when “doubling up.” This session, grounded in student narratives, explores why youth hesitate to disclose their housing status and how school practices can unintentionally reinforce their invisibility. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce bias, improve identification, and ensure students receive the support they deserve under the McKinney-Vento Act.
Presenters
Nichole Robinson, One Degree Hire
Blanca Torres, One Degree Hire
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