Understanding The The McKinney-Vento Act 10/23/2019 5:04 AM Understanding The The McKinney-Vento Act Fredrick Berry & Victoria Gonzalez Prevention Programs Stanislaus County Office Of Education © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

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The McKinney-Vento Act 10/23/2019 5:04 AM The McKinney-Vento Act The McKinney Vento Act is a Federal mandate. This legislation ensures that children and youth experiencing homelessness have full and equal access to an appropriate public education and that they experience success in school. It is important for all District Liaisons and their school liaisons, coordinators and staff understand the provisions of the McKinney – Vento Act. So that working with their families become seamless both for school and family. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

McKinney-Vento Definition of Homelessness WHO IS HOMELESS? Homeless students are those who lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence. This includes students who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are sleeping in their vehicles.

Fixed, Regular and Adequate A fixed residence is one that is stationary, permanent, and not subject to change A regular residence is one that is used on a normal, standard, and consistent basis An adequate residence is one that is sufficient for meeting both the physical and psychological needs typically met in a home environment Can the student go to the same house every night and feel safe?

McKinney-Vento Act Children or youth who are homeless: living in a shelter (including transitional shelters) living with another family due to economic hardship (Doubled-up) living in a motel living on the street, abandoned building, parked car Unaccompanied Youth are homeless: Not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian May be runaways (run away from home) throwaways (not permitted to live at home) Not all runaways are homeless, but all homeless can be runaways.

Substandard Housing Another factor to consider when determining homelessness is substandard housing. To determine if a child or youth lives in substandard living conditions consider: Health and safety concerns Number of occupants per square foot Age of occupants State and local building codes

Effects of Homelessness Nearly 16 million children in the U.S. live in poverty. When deciding to meet basic needs such as: pay rent food gas school supplies, school supplies come last. Lack of school supplies can be an indicator of poverty for our student population. Without proper tools children are less likely to be successful in school.

How many homeless students in the county? In 2015-2016 school year over 6,500 students had been identified as McKinney-Vento students. In 2017-2018 this number had decreased to about 3,000. Temporary Sheltered – 181 Hotel/Motel – 296 Doubled Up – 2,454 Unsheltered – 103 * Our 2018 – 2019 numbers have not been identified.

How are school districts responding? Every district is required to have a homeless liaison. Every school is required to have someone to work with the homeless families and youth in their school. Every school district and charter school must designate an appropriate staff person as the homeless liaison. Homeless liaisons must be able to carry out the duties as required under the McKinney-Vento Act. The homeless liaison is the key to ensuring homeless children and youth receive the services they need and is the primary contact between homeless families, school and LEA staff, shelter workers, and other service providers.

LEA Homeless Liaison Duties Liaisons are required to: Locate and enroll homeless youth currently not in school Identify homeless youth through coordination with other agencies Assist families in receiving services for which they are eligible (i.e., Head Start, preschool programs, referrals to health care services, dental, mental health services, housing, ID vouchers, free birth certificate, immunizations) Inform parents and guardians of their children/youth’s rights under the McKinney-Vento Act

SCOE Annual Back Pack Drive Through donations SCOE was able to assist in restoring hope, dignity, and joy to over 900 students in need of school supplies. Despite our efforts many students continue to be turned away each year during the annual backpack give away. Your donations go along way. They are more than a pen or pencil. They are a sign of hope for a better tomorrow.

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Understanding The The McKinney-Vento Act 10/23/2019 5:04 AM Understanding The The McKinney-Vento Act Homeless Liaison Coordinator Frederick Berry PREVENTION Programs Stanislaus County Office of Education Student Support Specialist SARB – Homeless - CBK 209 238 1511 209 416 7343 fberry@stancoe.org © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.