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McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act . Fall Training for Projects September 21, 2006. Agenda. Brief Look at Homelessness. Review McKinney-Vento Act and State Law. Case Studies. Questions and Answers. For many years, our image of a homeless person
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McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act Fall Training for Projects September 21, 2006
Agenda Brief Look at Homelessness Review McKinney-Vento Act and State Law Case Studies Questions and Answers
For many years, our image of a homeless person was that of a single, older man.
As many as 190,000 Texas students experience homelessness during the year.
Why do people become homeless? Poverty Lack of affordable housing
Who is homeless? The Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Says that children and youth wholack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are homeless.
Who is homeless?
Who is homeless?
Who is homeless?
Who is homeless? Families living in doubled-up situations because they have lost their housing
Who is homeless?
Who is homeless? Children and youth in temporary foster care while awaiting placement
What stressors do students in homeless situations experience?
Transient / unstable lifestyle Living in crowded conditions Frequently changing schools
Transient / unstable lifestyle Living in crowded conditions Frequently changing schools Inadequate personal hygiene
Transient / unstable lifestyle Living in crowded conditions Frequently changing schools Inadequate personal hygiene Shabby or unclean clothing
Transient / unstable lifestyle Living in crowded conditions Frequently changing schools Inadequate personal hygiene Shabby or unclean clothing Poor health / nutrition
Transient / unstable lifestyle Living in crowded conditions Frequently changing schools Inadequate personal hygiene Shabby or unclean clothing Poor health / nutrition Sporadic school enrollment/attendance
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines and protects the rights of homeless students to enroll in, attend, and succeed in our public schools
The McKinney-Vento Act mandates that . . . every school district is required to have a homeless education liaison, and the liaison is required to perform specific tasks.
Homeless Liaison Campus Liaisons Everyone is aware of the liaison Liaison has autonomy to make decisions
Key Provisions of Law Address Educational Challenges
Key Provisions of Law Address Educational Challenges Immediate Enrollment
Identification Administer SRQ to every student Several people trained to identify students Use of volunteers
Key Provisions of Law Address Educational Challenges Immediate Enrollment Choice of Schools
Key Provisions of Law Address Educational Challenges Immediate Enrollment Choice of Schools Transportation
Transportation Develop a contract Include important information Pick-up & drop points and times Bus driver’s contact info Each party’s responsibilities Signatures
Key Provisions of Law Address Educational Challenges Immediate Enrollment Choice of Schools Transportation Services
Placement Decisions Work with Title I, Special Ed, and other programs Set up systems for prompt placement in special programs
Key Provisions of Law Address Educational Challenges Immediate Enrollment Choice of Schools Transportation Services Free Lunch
Key Provisions of Law Address Educational Challenges Immediate Enrollment Choice of Schools Transportation Services Free Lunch Dispute Resolution
Texas Education Code Review Letter from TEA’s Chief Legal Counsel
Know Your School and Community Needs Resources Human Fiscal Physical
Awareness Staff training Visit sites where homeless students stay Poverty simulation
Student Support Have a staff mentor for every student
Student Support Watch for isolated, “loner” students Get them involved in music, sports, academics Chess Club
Parent Information Notify all parents upon enrollment that in certain instances, their children may be able to remain at their school all year -- be sure to ask before changing schools.
