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 1 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 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 2 IDENTIFICATION Liaisons must: Ensure students are identified Through coordination Post notice of rights Where students receive services 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 3 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 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 4 TEAM EFFORT Enrollment Staff Student Services Staff Teachers Special Education Personnel Truancy/Attendance Officers Transportation Staff Cafeteria Staff 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 5 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 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 6 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 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 7 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. 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 8 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 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 9 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: – – – – 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 17 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 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 19 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Our Contacts: Deb Cook Heather Denny Joanna Johnson Christina Endres [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Helpline (800) 308-2145 or [email protected] State Coordinator Info http://center.serve.org/nche/states/state_resources.php 11/6/2015 24th Annual NAEHCY Conference 20 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]