1. McKinney-Vento Act

2. What is the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act?
It originally passed in 1987
Reauthorized in 2015 by the Every Student Succeeds Act
Works hand in hand with Title 1A and other federal education programs

3. Main Themes Identification School Stability School Enrollment
Support for Academic Success
Child-Centered Decision Making

4. Impacts of Homelessness on Children and Youth
Higher incidences of chronic illnesses, depression, and anxiety
Homelessness in early childhood is associated with poor classroom engagement and poor social skills in early elementary school
The achievement gaps between homeless and low income students tend to persist, and may even worsen, over time
A youth who experiences homelessness is 87% more likely to drop out of school

5. Barriers to Education Poor health, fatigue, and hunger
Emotional trauma, depression, and anxiety
Stereotypes and lack of awareness
Under-identification
High mobility resulting in lack of school stability and educational continuity

6. Barriers to Education (continued)
Enrollment requirements (school records, health records, proof of residence, guardianship)
Lack of transportation
Lack of school supplies, clothing, etc.

7. Causes of Homelessness
Lack of affordable housing
Poverty
Health problems
Domestic violence
Natural and other disasters
Abuse/neglect/family dysfunction

8. McKinney-Vento Eligibility
Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence
Sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason
Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camp grounds due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations

9. Eligibility (cont.) Living in emergency or transitional shelters
Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live
Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, or similar settings
Awaiting foster care placement

10. What does McKinney-Vento Act Provide?
School stability
Enrollment
Support for academic success

11. How Many Students?
Public schools identified 1.3 million McKinney- Vento students in
This was an 8% increase over the previous year
A 100% increase since 2007

12. What Does it Look Like at JWP?
Can anyone remember how many students we had in that qualified McKinney-Vento?

13. 3
All 3 were high school students

14. What does it look like at JWP?
Does anyone want to guess how many we had for ?
Hint: It is more then

15. 2015-2016 9 2 - high school students 7 - elementary students
We provided busing for 5 students living outside our district to ensure they had school stability

16. What Can All of You Do? Ask questions of your students
If you hear information or a student shares information with you that may lead you to believe they may fit the criteria please let me know
The sooner I know, the sooner we can make sure the student receives the help they need
If you have any questions please make sure to ask

17.
I have already identified1 homeless student at JWP