McKinney-Vento (Title X)... at a Glance What You Need to Know

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE! 1. What is “McKinney-Vento” anyway? 1. What is “McKinney-Vento” anyway? a. A federal act reauthorized by NCLB under Title X. a. A federal act reauthorized by NCLB under Title X. b. A law protecting the educational rights of students regardless of their living situations. b. A law protecting the educational rights of students regardless of their living situations. c. Harder to remember and pronounce than the term “Title X.” c. Harder to remember and pronounce than the term “Title X.” d. All of thee above. d. All of thee above. 2. How many U.S. citizens are one paycheck away from being unable to pay their rent or mortgage? 2. How many U.S. citizens are one paycheck away from being unable to pay their rent or mortgage? a. One in ten b. One in five c. Three in five 3. By law, schools CAN’T use Title I dollars to pay for 3. By law, schools CAN’T use Title I dollars to pay for a. Clothing for school b. One month’s rent c. Dental and medical needs d. Graduation gowns

How did you do? 1. What is “McKinney-Vento” anyway? 1. What is “McKinney-Vento” anyway? d. All of the above. 2. How many US citizens are one paycheck away from being unable to pay their rent or mortgage? 2. How many US citizens are one paycheck away from being unable to pay their rent or mortgage? c. Three in five (60%) c. Three in five (60%) 3. By law, schools CAN’T use Title I Part A dollars to pay for: 3. By law, schools CAN’T use Title I Part A dollars to pay for: b. Rent. Schools may also NOT use funding for utilities, but can pay for clothing, medical needs, and transportation under the right circumstances. b. Rent. Schools may also NOT use funding for utilities, but can pay for clothing, medical needs, and transportation under the right circumstances.

Local Statistics In 2009, Lane County’s Homeless Count showed a 27% jump from In 2009, Lane County’s Homeless Count showed a 27% jump from In 2009, Lane County saw an 8% increase in demand from area food pantries. In 2009, Lane County saw an 8% increase in demand from area food pantries.

Is “homeless” the right word? How McKinney-Vento defines it: Students lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence Students lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence Students in hotels, trailers, or campsites due to lack of alternative accommodations Students in hotels, trailers, or campsites due to lack of alternative accommodations Students sharing housing or “doubled-up” for economic reasons Students sharing housing or “doubled-up” for economic reasons Students living in substandard housing (lack of weather-proofing, plumbing, electric, etc.) Students living in substandard housing (lack of weather-proofing, plumbing, electric, etc.)

Facts on Students in Transition 20% of children and youth without stable housing do not attend school 20% of children and youth without stable housing do not attend school Within a year, 41% these students will attend 2 schools, and 28% will attend 3 or more schools Within a year, 41% these students will attend 2 schools, and 28% will attend 3 or more schools With each change in schools, the estimated academic setback is 4-6 months With each change in schools, the estimated academic setback is 4-6 months

Primary District Responsibilities Appoint a McKinney-Vento District Liaison Appoint a McKinney-Vento District Liaison Community outreach (flyers, etc.) Community outreach (flyers, etc.) Provide free/reduced lunch Provide free/reduced lunch Enroll students immediately Enroll students immediately Provide transportation to a student’s school of origin Provide transportation to a student’s school of origin Use funding from Title I to assist qualifying students Use funding from Title I to assist qualifying students

Where do you fit in? Become familiar with Title X eligibility. Become familiar with Title X eligibility. Monitor student comments regarding new living situations or trouble at home Monitor student comments regarding new living situations or trouble at home Be aware of sudden changes in student behavior, lack of clothing and school supplies, comments regarding a move, difficulty getting to school, etc. Be aware of sudden changes in student behavior, lack of clothing and school supplies, comments regarding a move, difficulty getting to school, etc. Share information with your district liaison. Share information with your district liaison.

What District Liaisons Do: What District Liaisons Do: Provide professional development to school staff on an annual basis Provide professional development to school staff on an annual basis Coordinate with outside resources to help serve student and family needs Coordinate with outside resources to help serve student and family needs Post outreach materials in community Post outreach materials in community Act as an advocate and contact point for students Act as an advocate and contact point for students

Current Collaborations Columbia Rethreads Program: Clothing for students in-need Columbia Rethreads Program: Clothing for students in-need OEA Foundation Grant: Renewable $100 grant for teachers OEA Foundation Grant: Renewable $100 grant for teachers

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! Please contact your local liaison or school contact with questions or concerns: District Liaison: School Contact: School Contact: Lane ESD’s Title X Coordinator, Rachael Koller can be reached at: