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Updated Doubled Up Recorded Webinar

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Webinar title slide for "McKinney-Vento Eligibility Determinations: Understanding Doubled-Up Living Arrangements," hosted by the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), Wednesday April 22, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM ET. Includes logo for NCHE and U.S. Department of Education.

McKinney-Vento Eligibility Determinations: Understanding Doubled-Up Living Arrangements

In this webinar, practitioners deepen their understanding of doubled-up living situations and improve their ability to accurately determine McKinney-Vento eligibility for students in shared housing arrangements.

By watching this webinar, viewers will:

  • apply the definition of homelessness under Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Act to determine if doubled-up living arrangements meet eligibility criteria,
  • utilize strategic questioning techniques to gather the necessary information to make eligibility determinations,
  • navigate complex scenarios involving doubled-up arrangements, and
  • document eligibility decisions using statutory language, guidance, and case-specific factors.

Presenters: NCHE Staff
Date recorded: April 2026
Length: 1 hour and 25 minutes

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Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in School

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Cover page of the NCHE brief titled "Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in School," featuring the McKinney-Vento Act's definition of homelessness and an introduction to school enrollment rights and barriers.

Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in School

This NCHE brief describes the common enrollment barriers faced by children and youth experiencing homelessness (CYEH), summarizes the key school enrollment provisions in Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and provides strategies to ensure immediate enrollment and full participation for CYEH. The brief is organized around the four topics: enrollment barriers, immediate enrollment, school selection, and full participation in school.

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Date Published: April 2026

Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Students Experiencing Homelessness

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Infographic from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) titled "Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness." The graphic describes barriers faced by unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and outlines strategies and supports under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. It also summarizes the law's definition of homeless children and youth, including those living in shared housing, motels, shelters, cars, and other unstable situations.

Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Students Experiencing Homelessness

This brief provides an overview of the educational needs, rights, and supports for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The brief explains common pathways that lead youth to become unaccompanied, outlines the legal protections that ensure unaccompanied youths access to public education, and describes the role of schools and local liaisons in identifying and supporting this student population. It also offers practical strategies and considerations for educators and service providers to improve identification, school stability, and educational success for unaccompanied youth.

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Date Published: May 2025

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Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in the United States: Data Summary for School Years 2021-22 to 2023-24

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Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in the United States: Data Summary for School Years 2021-22 to 2023-24

The Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in the United States: Data Summary for School Years 2021-22 to 2023-24 presents national and state-level data on children and youth experiencing homelessness (CYEH) across three school years. The report examines trends in CYEH enrollment, demographic characteristics, housing situations, subgroup data, chronic absenteeism rates, early childhood homelessness, and graduation outcomes.

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Date Published: February 2026

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In School Every Day: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Among Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

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Title slide with a blue and teal geometric background featuring the U.S. Department of Education seal and the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) logo at the top left. Large white text reads, "In School Every Day: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Among Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness." Smaller yellow text at the bottom states, "We'll begin momentarily. Feel free to say hello in the chat."

In School Every Day: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Among Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness

In this webinar, presenters will explore evidence-based strategies to prevent and address chronic absenteeism among children and youth experiencing homelessness (CYEH) at the student and system levels.

By watching this webinar viewers will:

  • have a clear understanding of chronic absenteeism, including its effects on CYEH and, more broadly, schools, and LEAs;
  • be aware of key strategies to address chronic absenteeism among all students (multi-tiered approach) and CYEH specifically, including the role of data in informing efforts and how to access relevant data; and
  • learn from a practitioner spotlight about their experiences in addressing chronic absenteeism among CYEH.

Presenters: NCHE Staff; Student Engagement and Attendance Technical Assistance Center (SEAC); and Count Me In! Midcoast Youth Center, and Regional School Unit 1 (Maine)
Date recorded: February 25, 2026
Length: 1 hour and 28 minutes

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McKinney-Vento 101: Understanding and Implementing the Law

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Title slide for an NCHE webinar titled "McKinney-Vento 101: Understanding and Implementing the Law," scheduled for Thursday, August 24, from 2:00-3:20 PM ET, presented by NCHE staff, with NCHE and U.S. Department of Education logos on a blue geometric background.

McKinney-Vento 101: Understanding and Implementing the Law

In this webinar, presenters will cover the practical “back-to-basics” strategies for implementation to effectively support children and youth experiencing homelessness (CYEH), examining the core pillars of McKinney-Vento implementation.

By watching this webinar, viewers will:

  • Be able to describe the purpose and main themes of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, including the definition of homelessness and rights of eligible students,
  • Learn how to identify CYEH using appropriate tools and strategies, and ensure their immediate enrollment and access to services, and
  • Explore best practices from the field, including collaborating with community partners.

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Length: 1 hour 20 minutes

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Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2019-20 to 2021-22

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Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2019-20 to 2021-22

This report provides a summary of demographic data collected by the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. The report includes an examination of data collected for the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 school years. The report provides enrollment totals for students experiencing homelessness, primary nighttime residence at the point of identification, subgroup demographics, and race/ethnicity.

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Published 2025

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Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2020-21 to 2022-23

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Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2020-21 to 2022-23

This report provides a summary of demographic data collected by the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. The report includes an examination of data collected for the 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 school years. The report provides enrollment totals for students experiencing homelessness, primary nighttime residence at the point of identification, subgroup demographics, and race/ethnicity.

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Published 2025

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Student Homelessness in America: School Years 2019-20 to 2021-22

Written by Megan Atchison on . Posted in Uncategorized.

This report provides a summary of demographic data collected by the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. The report includes an examination of data collected for the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 school years. The report provides enrollment totals for students experiencing homelessness, primary nighttime residence at the point of identification, subgroup demographics, and race/ethnicity.

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Published 2025

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Chronic Absenteeism Among Students Experiencing Homelessness in America: School Years 2016-17 to 2020-21

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This brief discusses the number and rate of students who experienced homelessness using school- and district-level data from School Years 2016-17 through 2018-19. School Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are provided in an appendix, along with a discussion of school district data that highlights differences in the rates of students who were homeless in rural, suburban, town, and urban districts.

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Published 2025

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