1. MMSD Transition Education Program
October 2016 Homeless Services Consortium

2. Introductions MMSD Transition Education Program
Jani Koester: 4K, Summer School, Outreach, Shelters, East Elementary and a few others….
Amy Noble: West Elementary, Middle and High School Support

3. US Dept. Ed. EHCY Program Data 2013 – 2014
1,301,239
students
in the U.S. identified
as homeless
Most families in Madison Schools are doubled up, consistent with these national statistics.

5. MMSD: Unduplicated count of students identified as homeless
2015/16: 1 out of 20 students were identified as experiencing homeless in Madison schools.
Final column is from Sept 1, 2016 thru October 4, 2016 only

6. McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Law is designed to:
provide equal access to educational services
reduce barriers to enrollment, attendance, and academic achievement
Abbie – 9:20
ABBIE – 9:20
This law is not for the school districts it is for the families. 6 6

7. McKinney Vento Key Elements
Designate homeless liaison in every school district
Definition of homelessness
Rights of homeless youth and families
Public awareness and collaboration
For more info:
McKinney Vento At A Glance

8. Definition: Who is covered?
Children and unaccompanied youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence—
Living in emergency or transitional shelters
Living in motels, camp grounds, due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations
Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live (cars, parks, abandoned buildings, bus stations, etc.)
Sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason (“doubled up” or “couch surfing”)
Migratory children and unaccompanied youth living in above situations

9. US Dept. Ed. EHCY Program Data 2013 – 2014
1,301,239
students
in the U.S. identified
as homeless
Most families in Madison Schools are doubled up, consistent with these national statistics.

10. Key McKinney Vento Rights for HSC
Right to attend school of origin or school of residence
Right to immediate enrollment without documents
To enroll is defined as “attending classes and participating fully in school activities”
provide supplies, waive fees, FRL and connect to programming
Right to transportation to school of origin, if feasible

11. Unaccompanied Youth
Under McKinney Vento, in ADDITION to being homeless, a student may ALSO be unaccompanied
Unaccompanied youth are defined as a youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian
No age limits/restrictions on school-aged children
No citizenship requirement
Additional focus
FAFSA
SPED Surrogate Parent
Excuse absences
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12. MMSD Transition Education Program (TEP)
Implement McKinney Vento in MMSD
Training, school support, advocacy, resource development, crisis support, staff development, community education, coordination with community partners and districts, meeting basic needs (school supplies, food, hygiene, winter gear), transportation, and more
Homeless Education Network
Goal: Reduce barriers so that children who are experiencing homelessness have a full and equal opportunity to achieve

13. Our TEP Point of Contact (POC) system:
Every MMSD school has a McKinney Vento trained point of contact (POC)
Social worker- they provide building level coordination for students experiencing homelessness
Directory of MMSD School Social Workers
Psychologist is back up
Or, call the Transition Education
Program

14. MMSD Contacts
Jani Koester - 4K, EC, Shelters, Outreach, Summer school, Eastside Elementary
Amy Noble - Middle School, High School, Westside Elementary
Jennifer Waldner, MMSD Homeless Liaison