McKinney-Vento Services College Community School District Board Report, January 2018

Causes of Homelessness Lack of affordable housing in the community Situational and generational poverty Health problems including addiction disorders and mental illness Domestic violence Natural and other disasters that lead to uninhabitable conditions Abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction (unaccompanied homeless youth)

How many students experience homelessness nationwide and in Iowa? Public schools identified 1.3 million McKinney-Vento-eligible students in the 2015-2016 school year. 100% increase since 2007, relatively steady since 2013-2014 Iowa: 6,774 Gazette article, 12.26.17 December 2017 NCHE (National Center for Homeless Education) Federal Report

How many students experience homelessness in College Community? Currently identified: 92 Identified in 2016-2017: 116

Where do our students who are MV-eligible live?

How are students identified at CCSD? Initial enrollment into the district Change in address form Self-referral to staff Partnerships with local MV Liaisons in the area (Linn Mar, Iowa City, Marion, Cedar Rapids) Staff referral to Homeless Liaison Determination of eligibility by Homeless Liaison

ESSA revisions in action Transportation: CR City Bus, Century Cab, CCSD special routes MV: 11 students, 6 daily routes (Century or CCSD), and 6 PHS students w/ city bus passes Foster: 3 students, 3 daily routes (Century or CCSD), and 1 student w/ city bus pass The Way Home, Inn Circle, and Heart of Iowa Foster care: students in foster care are not eligible for MV services, but have similar rights under ESSA. Limit to transportation distance School of Origin + schools attended in last 12 months Best Interest Determination Meeting

What do students experiencing homelessness need?

What does a homeless liaison do? General access assurances as required by law School of Origin Equitable school opportunities Identification Removal of barriers that can impede enrollment, attendance Direct availability to families and students Build capacity of school staff Connect to Cedar Rapids housing assistance programs Catherine McAuley Center (18+ immigrant, unaccompanied) Jane Boyd Family Support Four Oaks Cornerstone Program Harambee House Shelter Services

District Programs Social Services MV and Foster Care Social-Emotional Learning Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Olweus School-Based Therapy English Language Learners Building Facilitators Special Education Coordinator Nurse Professional Learning Counselor/Principal support Four Oaks Programs Community Liaison CHIP Opioid Steering Committee UW Community Resilience Coalition DHS support MV, Eligibility and Rights Metro MV Team District Point of Contact, Foster Care