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Steps to Launch a Successful McKinney-Vento Program in Independence, MO

This guide outlines the foundational steps for establishing a McKinney-Vento program in Independence, MO. With a population of approximately 117,000 and a school district enrollment of over 14,000 students, the program aims to support homeless students effectively, addressing their unique needs. Key strategies include educating families and staff about McKinney-Vento rights, building community partnerships, and fostering collaboration among local agencies and stakeholders. This resource provides essential links, toolkits, and best practices to ensure comprehensive support for homeless students.

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Steps to Launch a Successful McKinney-Vento Program in Independence, MO

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  1. Starting a McKinney-Vento Program First Steps

  2. Demographics from Independence, Mo • Population of Independence, Mo: 117,000 • District: • Enrollment: 14,000+ • Buildings: • 27 K-12 buildings • 2 Early Ed only sites & 13 EE sites at Elem Schools • Almost 70% Free & reduced lunch Domestic Violence shelter Family shelter TLP • 13-14: • 998 MV students • 135 UY • 49% increase since 09-10 school year • 6% increase over last 3 years

  3. Educate • Yourself • Your District • Your Community • Families/students

  4. Educate yourself on McKinney-Vento • Contact other area MV Liaisons • Homeless Liaison Toolkit: http://center.serve.org/nche/pr/liaison_toolkit.php • NAECHY • Most frequently asked questions: http://www.naehcy.org/sites/default/files/images/dl/naehcy_faq.pdf • Checklist to assist with school selection: http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/toolkit2/app6a.pdf

  5. Educate yourself on McKinney-Vento ct’d • National Center for Hmls Ed website invaluable • briefs - (http://center.serve.org/nche/briefs.php) • http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/reauthorization.pdf • http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/introduction.pdf • http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/sch_sel_checklist.pdf • Eligibility for unaccompanied youth: http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/toolkit2/app9a.pdf

  6. Educate district/schools about homelessness • Nationally & district specific • Causes • Numbers • Effects on students • Ways to help Those who have the privilege to know have the duty to act. ~ Albert Einstein

  7. Get “buy-in”/support from the top down • School board, Admin, principals, counselors, nurses, PTA, enrollment personal • District Professional Develop • School Board mtgs • PTA mtgs • Principal mtgs • School as a Whole mtgs • Develop MV enrollment guide for secretaries

  8. Educate local community • Meet with community agencies • Philanthropic Organizations • Faith-based groups • Media • Newspaper • Newsletters • TV – human interest stories

  9. Provide information to families & students “…knowledge has power. It controls access to opportunity and advancement.” ~Peter Drucker • Posters http://center.serve.org/nche/pr/er_poster.php#parent • Brochures • Flyers • List of McKinney-Vento Rights & Protections • Information about community resources • Family Nights • Partner with community service provides to participate in information fairs • Back to School Nights

  10. You CAN’T do it alone Resources, Networking & Collaborations

  11. Know resources in your local community You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things. ~ Mother Teresa • Shelter Providers • Faith-based organizations • Community Agencies • Continuum of Care • Civic Organizations

  12. Form Collaborations • Meet with community agencies • Philanthropic Organizations • Faith-based groups • Libraries • Local businesses • Attend Community Meetings • Chamber of Commerce

  13. Data/record keeping Information is Power

  14. Data Keeping • Develop referral system • Identify “key person” in each building • Tracking system/database • FileMaker • Access • Excel • School Information Mgmt System

  15. Nicole Sequeira McKinney-Vento Liaison Independence Mo School District (816)521-5346 Nicole_sequeira@isdschools.org Brenda DowdySan Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Homeless Education Program Specialist(909) 386-2634 Brenda_Dowdy@sbcss.k12.ca.us “…the most important work is not done by those who seem the most important, but by those who care the most. ~Caroline Kennedy

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