SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION OF UNACCOMPANIED STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_klZ2Mbv_Q0uXeSKfdxLDKQ
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:
- The definitions of "unaccompanied" and "homeless"
- K-12 educational rights and supports for unaccompanied homeless students
- Supports for unaccompanied homeless youth transitioning to higher education
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
MCKINNEY-VENTO SCHOOL SELECTION RIGHTS
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XpaBr8YlR6KdOUvQxqDn_g
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, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Presenters will cover:
- McKinney-Vento basics and context
- The McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of school of origin
- McKinney-Vento provisions related to determining the best interest of a student in terms of school selection (local school or school of origin)
- The provision of school-of-origin transportation to currently homeless students and formerly homeless students who have become permanently housed
- McKinney-Vento provisions related to dispute resolution, including disputes about school enrollment and selection
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-school-selection-rights/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
MCKINNEY-VENTO 101: BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HKLgnLuPRdKLFd_-yUMpeg
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:
- Understanding the relationship between housing and school performance
- Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program Basics
- Eligibility for McKinney-Vento rights and services
- School selection and immediate school enrollment
- Transportation
- Dispute Resolution
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