The following list reflects ODE links related to the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
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ODE Media and News Releases
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State-to-State Hurricane Relief Efforts (no more dropping off supplies after September 29, please)
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Additional Resources for Schools
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External Links
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US Department of Education
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Student Videoconference

(A nationwide videoconference produced by Global Nomads and edited by Salem Teleconference staff.)
Here is a videostream of a recent videoconference that schools in Oregon had an opportunity to observe.
The live videoconference was produced by Global Nomads, a videoconference content provider, and the
participating high schools were located in a variety of states. Evacuated New Orleans students were
located in a Houston high school near the Astrodome where they are making the best of an unfortunate
situation. We recommend teachers use this as a companion piece to discussions about the aftermath of Katrina.
(Some of the footage you see of life in the actual Astrodome was taken by students who are staying there the d
ay before the videoconference). You will need RealPlayer to view the videostream from your computer. You
might consider using a projector to share the video with a classroom of students.
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Crisis Management Institute (see "Katrina" link)
Features resource briefs for teachers, counselors, parents and school administrators on general guidelines for handling trauma response and cultural issues involved in helping hurricane-affected students integrate into new schools.
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http://www.esc4.net/docs/NCLB.homeless.evacuee.qA.pdf
Here's some information in a concise Q/A format from Texas Education Agency, regarding assistance available to hurricane evacuees from several federal NCLB programs: Title I-A, Migrant (I-C) Title II-A, III, V-A.
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http://www.serve.org/nche/
National Center on Homeless Education
Link to Hurricane Relief Efforts for a comprehensive look at how states
are responding to the educational needs of displaced students. Contains
legislation and policy references, press releases, FAQs, guidance and
contact information.
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