NCHE hosts webinars regularly so that participants can train from the convenience and comfort of their office. NCHE webinars focus on issues related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. During NCHE webinars, presenters explain important concepts, while also giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and interact with each other.
To participate in a NCHE webinar, you must have a computer with internet access and a working speaker (whether internal or external). You will be able to interact with presenter by typing your questions or comments into the Q&A pane.
To register, please click on the registration link below below for the webinar in which you wish to participate and follow the instructions provided.
*Note all times are Eastern Timezone
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E22VJSNMQx2AOBTMPnpqfA
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review key concepts related to the education of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters, work through scenarios and participate in Q&A.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/supporting-the-education-of-unaccompanied-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WhXvuaVORLC1L8oIMxBBVQ
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important changes related to school selection for homeless children and youth under the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-school-selection-rights/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 2:00PM-2:45PM ET
Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wzaSxcAOSTaHMxrkDXacCA#/registration
Description: In this 45-minute NCHE webinar, presenters explore the issue of doubling-up. Doubled-up is the informal wording used to describe a concept included in the McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of homeless. It refers to shared living arrangements, some of which may be considered homeless, while others may not be, depending on various factors. In this session, attendees will explore some of these factors in greater detail. Attendees also will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees and participate in Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/understanding-doubled-up/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PQ8HPv8sRn25A0h64zTkzg#/registration
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youth. Presenters will cover:
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through scenarios and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/determining-eligibility-webinar/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a8uBPeX7S9aVXlsM_ZyYiQ#/registration
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important information about supports available to youth experiencing homelessness as they seek to attend college. Attendees can hope to gain a better understanding of:
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/nche-webinar-materials-paving-the-way-to-college-for-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TnufJbpDQJaJSW_Gf1YaLQ#/registration
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) will provide a high-level overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Topics will include:
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-101-basic-requirements-of-the-mckinney-vento-act/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff