<p> This study examines how homelessness negatively affects the school attendance and academic performance of school-age children in elementary school grades 3 through 6. A secondary data analysis was conducted on data collected from an Orange County school district to determine how homelessness affects students in the school setting. Academic performance was determined based on STAR Reading and Math Test scores. Results suggest that school attendance and academic performance are not significantly affected by homelessness. Additionally, results indicated that school attendance affects academic performance and that age is related to academic performance as well. Further research must be conducted to better assess the influence homelessness can have on children in school.</p>

<p> The purpose of this project is to develop a school curriculum prevention program for elementary school students. The identifying school for implementation will be Garfield Elementary School. This prevention program aims to work with elementary school students by providing psycho-education on healthy behaviors and unhealthy behaviors. This project will consist of providing a social support group for students to feel safe when talking about any type of violence from home, school, and the community. The class will consist of providing different activities in order to provide the information to the students. Students will also be giving a pre-test and a post-test in order to evaluate their knowledge before and after treatment. The purpose of this prevention program is to decrease bullying, teen-dating violence, and school violence. As part of the goals and objectives to decrease maladaptive behaviors this program will focus teaching and increasing the level of healthy behaviors, which includes, asking for help, walking away, speaking up, and conflict resolution among others.</p>