1. Increasing the Identification of Homeless Students 10/27/2015 1 24 th Annual NAEHCY Conference REMOVING BARRIERS & FINDING FAMILIES

2. 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 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 2 LEGAL BASIS

3. Liaisons must:  Ensure students are identified  Through coordination  Post notice of rights  Where students receive services 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 3 IDENTIFICATION

4. 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 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 4 IDENTIFICATION

5.  Enrollment Staff  Student Services Staff  Teachers  Special Education Personnel  Truancy/Attendance Officers  Transportation Staff  Cafeteria Staff 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 5 TEAM EFFORT

6.  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 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 6 TEAM EFFORT

7.  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 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 7 COMMON SIGNS

8.  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. 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 8 IDENTIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS

9. 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 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 9 IDENTIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS

10. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org 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 1-50 51-149 150-299 300-500 501-1000 1001-1999 2000+ White Background = 0 Homeless Students Reported State Total = 35,048

11. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org  State of Georgia – homeless children and youth reported:  FY12 = 35,048  FY11 = 31,384  FY10 = 27,338  FY09 = 23,724  FY08 = 15,700 Data Collection

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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 fact- sheet and disseminate intra and inter- organization 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

16. 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.

17. 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! 17

18. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Questions

19.  Information by Topic  http://center.serve.org/nche/ibt/sc_ident.php http://center.serve.org/nche/ibt/sc_ident.php  Identification Brief  http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/identification.pdf http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/identification.pdf  Sample Forms and Materials  http://center.serve.org/nche/forum/identification.php http://center.serve.org/nche/forum/identification.php  Local Homeless Education Liaison Toolkit  http://center.serve.org/nche/pr/liaison_toolkit.php http://center.serve.org/nche/pr/liaison_toolkit.php 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 19 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

20. Our Contacts:  Deb Cookdeb.cook@sjsd.k12.mo.usdeb.cook@sjsd.k12.mo.us  Heather DennyHDenny@mt.govHDenny@mt.gov  Joanna JohnsonJJohnson@doe.k12.ga.usJJohnson@doe.k12.ga.us  Christina Endresendres@serve.orgendres@serve.org Helpline  (800) 308-2145 or homeless@serve.orghomeless@serve.org State Coordinator Info  http://center.serve.org/nche/states/state_resources.php http://center.serve.org/nche/states/state_resources.php 10/27/201524 th Annual NAEHCY Conference 20 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

21. Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All Georgians” www.gadoe.org Dr. Charles Barker Grants Program Consultant Homeless Education 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334 (770) 315-2238 - Cell cbarker@doe.k12.ga.us Erica Glenn Grants Program Consultant Homeless Education 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334 (678) 316-5991 – Cell eglenn@doe.k12.ga.us Joanna Johnson Grants Program Consultant Homeless Education 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-2004 – Office (770) 344-4526 – Fax jjohnson@doe.k12.ga.us Eric McGhee Grant Programs Manager Homeless Education 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 651-7555 – Office emcghee@doe.k12.ga.us GaDOE Contacts