1. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: Education for Children and Youth Who Are Homeless

2. It’s important to keep children at the center of our discussion.

3. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: Education for Children and Youth Who Are Homeless Remove barriers to student ….. enrollment, attendance and success

4. HOMELESSNESS unsheltered: living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned building; not a regular sleeping place sheltered: emergency/transitional shelters; awaiting foster care sharing housing -- due to loss of housing, economic hardship or a similar reason hotels or motels Lack fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence

5. RESPONSIBILITIES 1)Designate a district Homeless Liaison & school point people. Duties of the Homeless Liaison: 2) Identify policy barriers to enrollment, attendance and success. 3) Build awareness and provide outreach. 4) Link school and community resources. 5) Enroll the child/youth who is homeless and provide support services.

6. STEPS a) Determine eligibility. b) Determine school selection c) If parent disagrees -> dispute resolution. d) Immediately enroll the child. e) Flag the MARSS student record. f) Determine needs of the child/youth. g) Provide services.

7. STUDENT NEEDS Using a child-centered, individualized approach, determine the needs of the child/youth related to education. Education Food-Nutrition Transportation Supportive services Education Food-Nutrition Transportation Supportive services

8. School - One Stable Place MDE Website: www.education.state.mn.uswww.education.state.mn.us, Accountability Programs, No Child Left Behind Programs, Homeless Education--McKinney Vento

11. Students Receiving Special Education 2007- 08

12. full participation in education and all school opportunities U.S. Department of Education – National Center for Homeless Education: Website: www.serve.org/nchewww.serve.org/nche Helpline: 800-308-2145 Ruth Ellen Luehr Minnesota Department of Education Ruthellen.luehr@state.mn.usRuthellen.luehr@state.mn.us; 651-582-8403