Bridges to Understanding: A Poverty Simulation - 35169

Step into the shoes family with limited financial resources during this powerful 3-hour interactive simulation. Participants will take on the roles of individuals navigating the daily realities of poverty while facing unexpected challenges and limited resources. Throughout the experience, they’ll interact with community systems such as schools, social services, banks, employers, and law enforcement. This immersive simulation goes beyond statistics, offering a human perspective on poverty that fosters empathy, challenges assumptions, and builds stronger, more compassionate connections with students and families experiencing economic hardship and homelessness. By understanding the barriers poverty creates, participants will be better equipped to remove obstacles to learning, strengthen student engagement, and support pathways to academic success. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your perspective, enhance your ability to identify students experiencing homelessness, and support students and families in need. Register now to reserve your spot.

Schedule & Location
6/2/2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Amon Carter Center at Lena Pope 3200 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Audiences
McKinney-Vento, Assistant Principals, Central Office Administrators, Counselors, Principals
Prerequisite/Special Notes
None
Objectives
Participants will explore the barriers faced by individuals and families living in poverty through a realistic, role-based simulation experience, applying insights to strengthen strategies for identifying and supporting students experiencing homelessness.
Session 62463
Fee None
Seats Left 79
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Registration Deadline 6/2/2025
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 03:00
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Presenter
Anna Lee ESC Region 11, Casey Gaines ESC Region 11


Anna Lee

For assistance contact:

Anna Lee

ALee@esc11.net
(817) 740-7727

Casey Gaines

For assistance contact:

Casey Gaines
Coordinator Assistant
cgaines@esc11.net