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Supporting and Protecting Immigrant Students Experiencing Homelessness

Updated date: Thursday April 23, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Karen Rice, Senior Manager of Education Initiatives on the K-12 team at SchoolHouse Connection

Description: 

Learning Objectives:

-Participants will learn important contextual information, including data, terminology, and key federal updates.
-Participants will increase their understanding of the educational rights of immigrant students. 
-Participants will gain additional strategies to support and protect immigrant students experiencing homelessness. 

Event Details:

Credits: 1.5 CEH for completion 

Registration costs: 

• WSSWA Member: $25
• WSSWA Student Member: FREE
• Non-Member: $45

Registration closes: Friday April 17th at 5pm, unless registration has reached capacity at an earlier date. No refunds after April 17th.

Deadline to request ADA accommodations: Friday April 10th at 5pm.

About the Presenter:

Karen Rice is the Senior Manager of Education Initiatives on the K-12 team at SchoolHouse Connection, where she focuses on supporting school district liaisons and State Coordinators. Karen provides professional development and practical assistance on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and best practices for implementation, including the intersection of homelessness and immigration. Before joining the SchoolHouse team in 2021, Karen was a McKinney-Vento and Migrant Education State Coordinator in Wisconsin, and prior to that held several school district level positions over 10 years working with the Spanish-speaking community and with students and families experiencing homelessness. Karen is passionate about connecting with and supporting those in the field who provide direct service to children, youth, and families. Karen holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Education from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, as well as a Masters in Education - Professional Counseling from Concordia University-Wisconsin. Karen currently lives in Madison, WI.

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