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Removing Barriers & Finding Families. Increasing the Identification of Homeless Students. Legal Basis. Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act A copy of the law and USDE Guidance: http:// center.serve.org/nche/m-v.php. Identification. Liaisons must: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Increasing the Identification of Homeless Students
04/20/23 124th Annual NAEHCY Conference
REMOVING BARRIERS & FINDING FAMILIES
Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
A copy of the law and USDE Guidance:http://center.serve.org/nche/m-v.php
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LEGAL BASIS
Liaisons must:
Ensure students are identifiedThrough coordination
Post notice of rightsWhere students receive services
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IDENTIFICATION
Liaisons must ensure hcy:
Enroll in & have a full, equal opportunity to succeed in schools
Receive educational services for which they are eligible & referrals for other services
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IDENTIFICATION
Enrollment StaffStudent Services StaffTeachersSpecial Education PersonnelTruancy/Attendance OfficersTransportation StaffCafeteria Staff
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TEAM EFFORT
SheltersSoup Kitchens & Food BanksTransitional Living ProgramsStreet Outreach Teams & Drop-in CentersCommunity Action Agencies Welfare & Housing DepartmentsHomeless Coalitions/Continuums of Care (CoCs)Public Health DepartmentsFaith-based OrganizationsLow-cost Motels
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TEAM EFFORT
Erratic attendance and tardiness
Absences on days when students bring treats
Refuse invitations from classmates
Unmet medical and dental needs
Sleeping in class
Gaps in skill development
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COMMON SIGNS
Homelessness can last a day or many years.
Identification must be case-by-case.
UHY are a legally recognized subpopulation with full rights under the law.
Districts and states are required to revise and remove barriers for homeless students.
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IDENTIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS
In addition to general enrollment, students have the right to:
Title I servicesFree school mealsTransportationVocational educationSpecial educationEarly childhood educationAny other program offered by the district such as alternative education
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IDENTIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
Homeless Enrollment by CountyCity School Districts
Atlanta Public Schools
Bremen City
Buford City
Calhoun City
Carrollton City
Cartersville City
Chickamauga City
Commerce City
Dalton City
Decatur City
Dublin City
Gainesville City
Jefferson City
Marietta City
Pelham City
Rome City
Social Circle City
Thomasville City
Trion City
Valdosta City
Vidalia City
1-50 51-149 150-299 300-500 501-1000 1001-1999 2000+
White Background = 0 Homeless Students
Reported State Total = 35,048
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
State of Georgia – homeless children and youth reported:FY12 = 35,048FY11 = 31,384FY10 = 27,338FY09 = 23,724FY08 = 15,700
Data CollectionData Collection
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification of Homeless Children and Youth
• Increased presence of DOE EHCY Grants Consultants
– Visits to LEAs (non-grantees) that consistently report “0” homeless students
– Visits to LEAs (non-grantees & subgrantees) local area Family & Children Services
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification of Homeless Children and Youth
• Increased presence of DOE EHCY Grants Consultants– Emphasize “identification” as a mandated
requirement demonstrated in annual monitoring and mandatory reporting
– Ensure all homeless students identified are accurately coded (3) and (4) in student database
– Mandatory annual survey with pre-populated data submitted to state
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification of Homeless Children and Youth
• Participation at the State and Local level:– Continuum of Care Coalitions– Tri-jurisdictional Collaborations– Health & Human Services Agency Partnerships– Faith-based organizations; food pantries; thrift
stores; seasonal (holiday) drives, – Permanent, Supportive and Transitional Housing– Higher Education Institutions
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification of Homeless Children and Youth
• Develop or enhance marketing techniques– Publish monthly/quarterly newsletter or fact-
sheet and disseminate intra and inter-organization wide (Identify periods in your district when high mobility is greatest)
– Invite yourself to every Title I parent involvement; migrant education; school social work; college 411 initiative with in your school district with handouts in hand
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification of Homeless Children and Youth
• Know that you cannot do this job alone:– Involve all school personnel in homeless education
initiatives– Seek volunteers or educational support from
within and outside of your school community (They will literally bring students to you)
– Seek opportunities to partner with other federal program initiatives, professional development, etc.
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification of Homeless Children and Youth
If you build it, they will come!
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Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
QuestionsQuestions
Information by Topic http://center.serve.org/nche/ibt/sc_ident.php
Identification Brief http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/identification.pdf
Sample Forms and Materials http://center.serve.org/nche/forum/identification.php
Local Homeless Education Liaison Toolkit http://center.serve.org/nche/pr/liaison_toolkit.php
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Our Contacts: Deb Cook [email protected] Denny [email protected] Johnson [email protected] Endres [email protected]
Helpline(800) 308-2145 or [email protected]
State Coordinator Infohttp://center.serve.org/nche/states/state_resources.php
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All Georgians”www.gadoe.org
Dr. Charles BarkerGrants Program ConsultantHomeless Education205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334(770) 315-2238 - [email protected]
Erica GlennGrants Program ConsultantHomeless Education205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334(678) 316-5991 – [email protected]
Joanna JohnsonGrants Program ConsultantHomeless Education205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SEAtlanta, GA 30334(404) 656-2004 – Office(770) 344-4526 – [email protected]
Eric McGheeGrant Programs ManagerHomeless Education205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334(404) 651-7555 – [email protected]
GaDOE ContactsGaDOE Contacts
