Low Income Economic Marginalization, or LIEM, is a broader conceptualization of poverty that incorporates many aspects of what it means to be economically oppressed, including access to limited financial resources and marginalization related to social class. This framework allows for a broader understanding than a poverty/affluence model in our thinking about the needs of our students. 

In this session, participants will:

• Understand the concept of LIEM, including an operational definition, demographic statistics, and a rationale for why it is necessary for LSSPs to study this multidimensional social phenomenon.
• Develop skills for understanding the impact of LIEM on students as a major factor in academic achievement.
• Determine how to use social justice principles to advocate for students impacted by LIEM.

This session is for Irving ISD staff only

The content of this session is designed to address the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) professional development requirements outlined in 461.11(a).

PLEASE NOTE: Per Board Rule 461.11(b), the TSBEP board does not pre-approve content as meeting professional development requirements. Determinations about whether or not specific professional development meets board requirements is at the sole discretion of the Board. For additional information, please review the Acts and Rules of the Board 461.11 – Professional Development, or contact the TSBEP directly.