Navigating McKinney-Vento:
Forms and Procedures for Students in
Temporary Housing
Presented by NYS-TEACHS
and
NYC Department of Education, Students in Temporary Housing Program
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NYS-TEACHS• Funded by the State Education Department; housed at Advocates for
Children
• Provide technical assistance on homeless education issues
• Hotline (800-388-2014), Website, Webinars, Annual Workshops, and on-site training
Students in Temporary Housing Program• Unit within the Office of Safety and Youth Development
• Borough-based STH Content Experts and shelter-based Family Assistants
• Provide technical assistance and work directly with schools and students
• Provide services students are entitled to under the McKinney Vento Act and Chancellor’s Regulation A-780
Who we are
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Who can I ask if I have questions about eligibility (i.e., whether a
student is considered homeless)?
Poll 2: Identification and Enrollment
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WHO does WHAT?
Identifies STH students? Enters data into ATS? Requests medical/academic records? Arranges transportation/other services?
Best Practices: Identification and Enrollment
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What is the best way to ensure accurate completion of the Residency Questionnaire?
Poll 3: Enrollment
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Enrollment: Residency Questionnaire
The Residency Questionnaire
must be completed for
ALL STUDENTS
The Residency Questionnaire
must be completed for
ALL STUDENTS
• Not in physical custody of parent/guardian
AND • Living in temporary housing
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Update Student (BIOU)
1) Place cursor next to HOUSING ST and select F4.
2) Enter Unaccompanied Youth status (Y or N), only if the student is in temporary housing.
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Poll 4: Importance of Residence Questionnaire
Why is it important to make sure that a Residency Questionnaire is completed and the housing status updated in ATS
for all students?
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Enrolling? Changing address?
Residency Questionnaire
School staff updates ATS. It does not update automatically.
Enroll first. Ask questions later. Even for unaccompanied youth.
Takeaways
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Yellow bus service is available for students in temporary housing
only if:
Poll 4: Transportation
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Transportation Options
• K-6 if appropriate route exists
• Any grade if on IEP
• Any STH student not getting busing
•Parent to accompany student (K-6)
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• Shelter Variance: • http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/F965CAD8-17D8-45DF-98B
E-82A7265FC537/0/011010ShelterVarianceFormandInstructionsRobinson.pdf
• Emergency Variance:• http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/CB4FC1D4-5A45-4EAA-
AC58-2E0741DEF145/0/2012061312EmergencyVarianceRequestFormandInstructions.pdf
• Fax or email Variance and Residency Questionnaire to OPT:
• Bianca Libasci: [email protected] • FAX: 718-482-3886• Tel: 718-482-3837
Variance Requests
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Variance Requests
OPT (718-392-8855)• Shelter Variance Unit
(Bianca Libasci)• Director Gen Ed Busing,
Robert Carney• Director OPT Alexandra
Robinson
STH Content Expert
NYS-TEACHS
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Takeaways
K-6, if appropriate route; any route if IEP.
Any STH student not getting busing; parent to accompany student (K-6).
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1) Academic programs and educational support services
2) Basic/emergency supplies
3) Extended library hours/after school programs
4) Counseling services
5) Parental involvement
6) Intervention programs
7) Transportation once the student is permanently housed
8) Outreach efforts to identify the STH population and help them
9) The work of the liaison
10) Research based programs that benefit highly mobile students
11) Data collection to assess the needs/progress of STH
Title I Uses
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Title I funds
Takeaway
Many uses to support students
in temporary housing
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REMEMBER:The Compliance Checklist
• Did your school enter, review and sign off on the appropriate housing code for all students in ATS?
• Did your school set aside the required Title I funds for Students in Temporary Housing in Galaxy?
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Office of Youth Development
Borough Center Location
DistrictsSTH ContentExpert Name
OfficeNumber
Bronx1 Fordham Plz, Rm 821ABronx, NY 10458
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Stephanie Dyer 718-741-7783 [email protected]
Brooklyn131 Livingston StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201
13, 14, 15, 16,
19, 23, 32
Jean RegnierWayne Harris
718-935-3296718-935-3562
[email protected]@schools.nyc.gov
Brooklyn South1780 Ocean Ave., Rm 1BBrooklyn, NY 11230
17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 31
Charlene MitchellErika Humphrey
718-758-7722718-758-7635
[email protected]@schools.nyc.gov
Manhattan333 7th Avenue, 12th FlNew York, NY 10001
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Cecilio (Bo) DiazIris Gersten
917-339-1698917-339-1718
[email protected]@schools.nyc.gov
Queens28-11 Queens Plaza NLIC, NY 11101
24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30
Winnie TjioeStephanie Goldstein
718-391-6849718-391-6843
[email protected]@schools.nyc.gov
Special Education400 First Ave, Rm 113New York, NY 10010
75Paul CooperMichele Marcel
212-802-1565212-802-1579
[email protected]@schools.nyc.gov
STH Content Experts
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• HomeBase (Homelessness Prevention): http://www.nyc.gov/html/dhs/html/atrisk/homebase.shtml
• Family Shelter (DHS): http://www.nyc.gov/html/dhs/html/homeless/famserv.shtml#go
• Domestic Violence Shelter (HRA): • 800-621-HOPE (4673)
• Runaway Youth Shelters (DYCD): • 800-246-4646
• Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens • http://informationforfamilies.org/Theres_No_Place_Like_Home/Home.html
• Hunger Hotline (toll-free): 866-888-8777• Call 311
Resources
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To order call 800-388-2014 or visit: www.nysteachs.org
Resources from the DOE• Residency Questionnaire• Contact Information for STH Content Experts• McKinney-Vento Guide for Families and YouthTo download, visit:
http://schools.nyc.gov/StudentSupport/NonAcademicSupport/StudentsinTemporaryHousing/default.htm
Resources from NYS-TEACHS
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Thank You!
NYC Department of Education, Students in Temporary Housing (STH) Program
Montgomery Smith, Senior Program ManagerEmail: [email protected]
Tel: (212) 374-0860Website:
http://schools.nyc.gov/StudentSupport/NonAcademicSupport/StudentsinTemporaryHousing/default.htm
NYS-TEACHSJennifer Pringle
Direct dial: (212) 822-9546Hotline: (800) 388-2014
Email: [email protected] Website: www.nysteachs.org
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