REMOVING BARRIERS & FINDING FAMILIES 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference Increasing the Identification of Homeless Students LEGAL BASIS Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act A copy of the.
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REMOVING BARRIERS &
FINDING FAMILIES
11/6/2015
24th Annual NAEHCY Conference
Increasing the
Identification
of Homeless
Students
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LEGAL BASIS
Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act
A copy of the law and USDE Guidance:
http://center.serve.org/nche/m-v.php
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IDENTIFICATION
Liaisons must:
Ensure students are identified
Through coordination
Post notice of rights
Where students receive services
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IDENTIFICATION
Liaisons must ensure hcy:
Enroll in & have a full, equal opportunity to
succeed in schools
Receive educational services for which they
are eligible & referrals for other services
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TEAM EFFORT
Enrollment Staff
Student Services Staff
Teachers
Special Education Personnel
Truancy/Attendance Officers
Transportation Staff
Cafeteria Staff
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TEAM EFFORT
Shelters
Soup Kitchens & Food Banks
Transitional Living Programs
Street Outreach Teams & Drop-in Centers
Community Action Agencies
Welfare & Housing Departments
Homeless Coalitions/Continuums of Care (CoCs)
Public Health Departments
Faith-based Organizations
Low-cost Motels
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COMMON SIGNS
Erratic attendance and tardiness
Absences on days when students bring treats
Refuse invitations from classmates
Unmet medical and dental needs
Sleeping in class
Gaps in skill development
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IDENTIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS
Homelessness can last a day or many years.
Identification must be case-by-case.
UHY are a legally recognized subpopulation
with full rights under the law.
Districts and states are required to revise and
remove barriers for homeless students.
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IDENTIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS
In addition to general enrollment, students have the
right to:
Title I services
Free school meals
Transportation
Vocational education
Special education
Early childhood education
Any other program offered by the district such as
alternative education
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Homeless Enrollment by
County
City School Districts
Atlanta Public
Schools
Bremen City
Buford City
Calhoun City
Carrollton City
Cartersville City
Chickamauga City
Commerce City
Dalton City
Decatur City
Dublin City
Gainesville City
Jefferson City
Marietta City
Pelham City
Rome City
Social Circle City
Thomasville City
Trion City
Valdosta City
Vidalia City
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
1-50
51-149
150-299
300-500
501-1000
1001-1999
2000+
White Background = 0
Homeless Students
Reported State Total =
35,048
Data Collection
State of Georgia – homeless children and
youth reported:
FY12 = 35,048
FY11 = 31,384
FY10 = 27,338
FY09 = 23,724
FY08 = 15,700
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification
of Homeless Children and Youth
• Increased presence of DOE EHCY Grants
Consultants
– Visits to LEAs (non-grantees) that consistently
report “0” homeless students
– Visits to LEAs (non-grantees & subgrantees) local
area Family & Children Services
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification
of Homeless Children and Youth
• Increased presence of DOE EHCY Grants
Consultants
– Emphasize “identification” as a mandated
requirement demonstrated in annual monitoring
and mandatory reporting
– Ensure all homeless students identified are
accurately coded (3) and (4) in student database
– Mandatory annual survey with pre-populated
data submitted to state
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification
of Homeless Children and Youth
• Participation at the State and Local level:
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Continuum of Care Coalitions
Tri-jurisdictional Collaborations
Health & Human Services Agency Partnerships
Faith-based organizations; food pantries; thrift
stores; seasonal (holiday) drives,
– Permanent, Supportive and Transitional Housing
– Higher Education Institutions
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification
of Homeless Children and Youth
• Develop or enhance marketing techniques
– Publish monthly/quarterly newsletter or factsheet and disseminate intra and interorganization wide (Identify periods in your district
when high mobility is greatest)
– Invite yourself to every Title I parent involvement;
migrant education; school social work; college 411
initiative with in your school district with
handouts in hand
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification
of Homeless Children and Youth
• Know that you cannot do this job alone:
– Involve all school personnel in homeless education
initiatives
– Seek volunteers or educational support from
within and outside of your school community
(They will literally bring students to you)
– Seek opportunities to partner with other federal
program initiatives, professional development,
etc.
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
Strategies for Ensuring Identification
of Homeless Children and Youth
If you build it, they will come!
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
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Questions
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Information by Topic
http://center.serve.org/nche/ibt/sc_ident.php
Identification Brief
http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/identification.pdf
Sample Forms and Materials
http://center.serve.org/nche/forum/identification.php
Local Homeless Education Liaison Toolkit
http://center.serve.org/nche/pr/liaison_toolkit.php
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Our Contacts:
Deb Cook
Heather Denny
Joanna Johnson
Christina Endres
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Helpline
(800) 308-2145 or [email protected]
State Coordinator Info
http://center.serve.org/nche/states/state_resources.php
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GaDOE Contacts
Dr. Charles Barker
Grants Program Consultant
Homeless Education
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
(770) 315-2238 - Cell
[email protected]
Erica Glenn
Grants Program Consultant
Homeless Education
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 316-5991 – Cell
[email protected]
Dr. John D. Barge, State School
Superintendent
“Making Education Work for All Georgians”
www.gadoe.org
Joanna Johnson
Grants Program Consultant
Homeless Education
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-2004 – Office
(770) 344-4526 – Fax
[email protected]
Eric McGhee
Grant Programs Manager
Homeless Education
205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 651-7555 – Office
[email protected]