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McKinney – Vento McKinney – Vento Homeless Assistance Homeless Assistance
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Subtitle B of Title VII Of The Subtitle B of Title VII Of The McKinney-Vento Homeless McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act as amended by The Assistance Act as amended by The No Child Left Behind Act of No Child Left Behind Act of
2002(Title X, Part C)2002(Title X, Part C)
Overview
Homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act Key Provisions of McKinney Project Rights of Homeless Students & Their Families What McKinney Does Dispute Resolution Process
Major Topics
Homelessness Defined
Families or Unaccompanied Youth: living in domestic violence shelters living in emergency shelters living in campsites, parks, bus or train
stations living in a car living “doubled” up with another family living in inadequate housing (lack of
electricity or running water) living in Transitional Housing
Programs
Key Provisions of McKinney Project:
School Selection ( School Of Origin) Enrollment disputes (Immediate Enrollment) Academic Achievement Standards Inter- & Intra-District Transportation Equal Access to Programs LEA Liaison Duties Integration Coordination and Collaboration Retrieval of School Records
What does a Homeless Child
look like in the U.S. ?
Race 63% African American
13% Hispanic16% Anglo
Gender53% Male
49% FemaleMedian Age: 6.5 y.o.
Homeless Students in School
21% Transfer twice in one year 16% Transfer three or more times a year Each transfer causes 3-6 months decrease in
academic growth Nine times more likely to repeat a grade Three times as likely to be in Special Ed. Incomplete testing data due to absences
Academic Issues Homeless Students
ExperienceEarly Childhood
Increased chronic health problemsDevelopmental delaysLower achievement progressEmotional difficulties
ElementaryNo sense of belongingNo predictable structure to rely onNo personal space
Middle and High SchoolGaps in educationLack of trustLow scores on standardized testsHigh absenteeismEmotional/Social difficulties
Homeless Students have the Right to:
Attend school no matter where they live, regardless of proof of residency
Receive assistance enrolling and succeeding in school
Remaining in their School of Origin once becoming homeless
Transportation to their School of Origin
Poor health and inadequate health care Low grades or behind in grade level compared to peers Attendance problem Lack of focus Anxiety, worry or depression Delayed development Emotional or Social deficiencies Lack of sleep, food or clothing Inability to finish assignments Lack of books, supplies, transportation
Warning Signs of Homelessness:
McKinney Project Family Liaison Duties:
Assist with Immediate enrollment Transportation issues School records, immunizations and birth certificates Verify Proof of residency or guardianship Assess Frequent mobility Identify Attendance problems Provide Access to Free Lunch Ensure Equal access to programs and extra curricular activities
Enrollment Disputes
Admit child or youth immediatelypending resolution of dispute
School must provide parent/guardian or youth with written explanation of decision including statement of rights
Referral to liaison for dispute resolution
Liaison ensures student is immediately enrolled
THEO Hotline: 800-446-3142
The McKinney Project Aims to Promote
Educational Stability:
ONE School ONE Year
Removal of barriers that contribute to enrollment delays
Education of all school personnel on Homeless children rights.
Appropriate placement and educational support programs
Contact Information
Barbara Mainz – Director of Family Support Services
Adriana Hernandez – Family Liaison Patsy Cover – Family Liaison Kari Phillips – Family Liaison
Office Phone: (210) 442-0642 Fax: (210) 442-0645
THEO Hotline: (800) 446-3142
Homeless Education Liaisons
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