McKinney – Vento McKinney – Vento Homeless Assistance Homeless Assistance

Improvements ActImprovements Act

Compliance Training for Compliance Training for AdministratorsAdministrators

McKinney – Vento McKinney – Vento Homeless Assistance Homeless Assistance

Improvements ActImprovements Act

Compliance Training for Compliance Training for AdministratorsAdministrators

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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