Compliance Trainingfor
School Counselorsand
Social Workers
Kids Without Homes:A School District
Responds
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Homeless Education Liaison
Federal Law
defines and protects the rights of homeless students to enroll in, attend, and succeed in our public schools
The McKinney-VentoHomeless Assistance Act
Overview
Poverty and homelessnessin our community
The difficult life of homelessstudents
The McKinney-Vento Act The role of the homeless
education liaison Frequent problems
Major Topics
The McKinney-Vento Act
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act says that children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are homeless
Stereotypes of Homelessness
Homelessness in Texas
Poverty is most common in families that rely on a single mother’s income
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• Common problems
• Effects of poverty and homelessness
• Educational needs
• Emotional and social difficulties
Life is difficult for our homeless students
Increasing Awareness
The McKinney-Vento Act
• Immediate Enrollment
Key Provisions of the Law
• Choice of Schools
• Transportation
• Services
• Dispute Resolution
The Homeless Education Liaison
• every school district isrequired to have a homelesseducation liaison
The McKinney-Vento Act mandates that . . .
• the liaison is required toperform specific tasks
Increasing Awareness
• Who may be experiencinghomelessness?
• Who may be on the vergeof running away?
Know the possible signsof homelessness . . .
Increasing Awareness
• Transient / unstable lifestyle
• Living in crowded conditions
• Frequently changing schools
• Inadequate personal hygiene
• Shabby or unclean clothing
• Poor health / nutrition
Stress factors
Assisting our Homeless Students
• Professional development
• Immediate assistance
• Continuing care
• Expanding outreach
• Effective communications
can make a difference!You
Increasing Awareness
• Counseling Considerationsfor Students in HomelessSituations
• Understanding and Dealingwith Depression
Articles
Contact Information
• Name:
• Office Phone:
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• Email:
Homeless Education Liaison