On Tuesday, May 19 at  12pm PT/ 3pm ET, ITVS, in partnership with American Graduate and the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY), will host an online professional development event featuring a screening of film modules from the Independent Lens documentary, The Homestretch. This event will include a live chat with the filmmaker and experts who are leading national efforts to improve systemic support for the over 1.6 million young people who experience homelessness in the U.S.

This online screening and live chat will introduce new resources and tools that leverage the powerful stories featured in The Homestretch to build the capacity of educators and administrators to support students who are experiencing homelessness realize their full potential. 

Filmmaker Anne de Mare as well as representatives from NAEHCY and the National Association for Homeless Education will share insights into the unique educational needs of youth experiencing homelessness, and discuss the systems that best support children and youth to learn, succeed academically, and achieve their dreams.

The conversation will surely be richer with participation from your network; we hope you will mark your calendar, bookmark the online event link and join us for this important event on Tuesday.

Below is further detail about the event, including the online event link.Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

Learn more about The Homestretch: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/homestretch/