1. Data and the Educational Rights of Students in Temporary Housing Presented by NYS-TEACHS -- the New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students Toll-free Hotline: 800-388-2014 NYS-TEACHS is a project of Advocates for Children and is funded by a grant from the New York State Education Department.

2. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 2 Introduction Overview of NYS- TEACHS Outcomes over time in NYS Key Protections for Students in Temporary Housing General Overview Findings in New York State Identification Poverty and Populations Access to Schools and Success Q & A Where do We Go from Here? Useful Contact Information Resources for Schools and Social Service Providers

3. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 3 The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Protects the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness Federal law First enacted in 1987 Reauthorized in 2001 as a part of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. Main Themes School Stability Academic Success School Access

4. NYS-TEACHS We have… Trained approximately 7000 school and social service staff about M-V Handled over 8500 cases Coordinated with a network of over 10,000 providers across the state NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 4

5. Homelessness in NYS 86,715 New York State School children identified as homeless in the 2009-2010 school year. This is a 419% increase since 2005-2006. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 5

6. Homelessness in NYS New York State has become one of the eleven most successful states at identifying students in temporary housing. The national poverty rate is used as a benchmark to predict the number of students in temporary housing. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 6

7. Identification Rates Increasing NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 7

8. Poverty and Homelessness NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 8

9. Approaching Estimates NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 9

10. Improvement in Identification? NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 10

11. Who is Covered by McKinney-Vento? NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 11

12. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 12 Who is covered under McKinney-Vento? All students who lack a night-time residence that is: Fixed Adequate Regular

13. Research on Educational Outcomes More than 75% of homeless children read below grade level. 36% of homeless children repeated a grade, twice the rate of other children. Students with two or more school changes are half as likely to be proficient in reading as their peers. Third-graders who have changed school frequently are 2.5 times more likely to repeat a grade than their peers. Rubin, D. et al. (1996) “Cognitive and Academic Functioning of Homeless Children Compared with Housed Children,” Pediatrics, 93, 289-294; Better Homes Fund. Homeless Children: America’s New Outcasts. (Newton, MA: 1999); Lovell, P. & Isaacs, J. (2008), “The Impact of the Mortgage Crisis on Children,” available at http://www.firstfocus.net/Download/HousingandChildrenFINAL.pdf NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 4

14. What Rights Does McKinney- Vento Provide? NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 14 Immediate Enrollment Choice of SchoolsFree MealsTransportation

15. “School selection” means choosing a school district and choosing a school building. Options include: 1.School attended when the student was last permanently housed. 2.School where the student last attended. 3.School located in the attendance zone where the student is temporarily residing or any other school that permanently housed students who live in the same attendance zone may attend. ( N.Y. Educ. Law § 3209(2); M-V Section 722(g)(3)(A)) NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 15 School Selection

16. Identification Rates Increasing NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 16

17. Doubled Up Students NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 17

18. Doubled Up Nationally NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 18

19. Doubled Up in NYC NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 19

20. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 20 Targeting Resources

21. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 21 Targeting Resources

22. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 22 Targeting Resources

23. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 23 Still Work To Do

24. NYC identifies the majority % of STH NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 24

25. NYC: Enrollment Trends NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 25

26. NYC: Enrollment Trends NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 26

27. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 27 NYC: Enrollment Trends

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29. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 29 Outreach to Charter Schools

30. Outreach Posters and Brochures NYS-TEACHS Brochures are available in English and in Spanish and NYS-TEACHS Posters in 7 languages. Please visit our website or call 800-388-2014 to order posters and brochure. (They’re free.) NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 30

31. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 31 Title I Services Examples of services that can be provided with Title I Set-Aside funds: Before-school, after-school, and/or summer programs; Counseling services; Outreach efforts to identify children and youth living in homeless situations and help them access school programs; Basic needs such as clothing, uniforms, school supplies, and health-related needs; Transportation once the student is permanently housed; The work of the liaison; Tutoring services; Parental involvement programs that make a special effort to reach out to parents in homeless situations; Research-based programs that benefit highly mobile students; and Data collection to assess the needs and progress of homeless and other highly mobile students. Other services that are not ordinarily provided to permanently housed Title I students and are not available from other sources

32. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 32 Identification Strategies Provide awareness activities for school staff (registrars, secretaries, counselors, social workers, nurses, teachers, bus drivers, administrators, etc.) Coordinate with community service agencies, such as shelters, soup kitchens, drop-in centers, welfare and housing agencies, and public health departments Provide outreach materials and posters where there is a frequent influx of low-income families and youth in high-risk situations, including motels and campgrounds Educate school staff about “warning signs” that may indicate an enrolled child or youth may be experiencing homelessness

33. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 33 Make special efforts to identify preschool children, including asking about the siblings of school-aged children Develop relationships with truancy officials and/or other attendance officers Use enrollment and withdrawal forms to inquire about living situations Have students draw or write about where they live Avoid using the word "homeless" in initial contacts with school personnel, families, or youth Identification Strategies (cont.)

34. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 34 Enrollment Strategies Train all school enrollment staff, secretaries, school counselors, school social workers and principals on the legal requirements for enrollment. Review LEA policies and revise them, as necessary. Develop alternative caretaker forms, enrollment forms for unaccompanied youth, and other forms to replace typical proof of guardianship Be sensitive about smoothly integrating new students into the classroom and school community.

35. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 35 Enrollment Resources Residency Questionnaire/Enrollment Form www.nysteachs.org/media/INF_SED_SampleEnrollForm_ResQuest.doc www.nysteachs.org/media/INF_SED_SampleEnrollForm_ResQuest.doc NYS Liaison Toolkit http://nysteachs.org/trainings- publications/publications/more.html http://nysteachs.org/trainings- publications/publications/more.html Enrollment: Ready Reference for Schools www.serve.org/nche/products.php www.serve.org/nche/products.php From the School Office to the Classroom: Strategies for Enrolling and Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness www.serve.org/nche/downloads/dis_hb/enrollment.pdf www.serve.org/nche/downloads/dis_hb/enrollment.pdf Prompt and Proper Placement: Enrolling Students Without Records www.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/assessment.pdf www.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/assessment.pdf Providing Equal Access: Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (online training presentation) www.serve.org/nche/training.php#breeze www.serve.org/nche/training.php#breeze

36. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 36 Transportation Strategies Develop close ties among local liaisons, school staff, pupil transportation staff, and department of social service staff Re-route school buses (including special education, magnet school and other buses) Develop agreements with school districts where students cross district lines Provide passes for public transportation Use approved van / taxi services Reimburse parents for gas

37. Pre-School Resources Child Care Resource and Referral Networks (CCR&R) Child care resources for every region in the state. http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/referralagencys.asp NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 37

38. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 38 Resources for Preschoolers Helping Young Children Grow & Learn: A Guide for Families and Shelter Providers. http://education.wm.edu/centers/hope/publications/infobriefs/documents/EC SE_family.pdf http://education.wm.edu/centers/hope/publications/infobriefs/documents/EC SE_family.pdf Using the Best That We Know: Supporting Young Children Experiencing Homelessness. http://education.wm.edu/centers/hope/publications/infobriefs/documents/EC SE_educ.pdf http://education.wm.edu/centers/hope/publications/infobriefs/documents/EC SE_educ.pdf The Potential of Title I for High-Quality Preschool. http://www.clasp.org/publications/potential_titlei.pdf http://www.clasp.org/publications/potential_titlei.pdf For information about the Parent-Child Home Program, please see: www.parent-child.org www.parent-child.org For more resources on preschool and early childhood education, please see: http://www.serve.org/nche/ibt/sc_preschool.php http://www.serve.org/nche/ibt/sc_preschool.php

39. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 39 Useful Websites New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students www.nysteachs.org National Center for Homeless Education www.serve.org/nche www.serve.org/nche National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth www.naehcy.orgwww.naehcy.org National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty www.nlchp.orgwww.nlchp.org

40. NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 40 Education and Training Voucher Program provides up to $5000 a year for foster youth and former foster youth to enable them to attend college. For more information, go to: https://www.statevoucher.org/ny.php https://www.statevoucher.org/ny.php LeTendre Education Fund provides a $1000 college scholarship to youth who are or who have been homeless. For more information, go to: www.naehcy.org/about_letendre.html www.naehcy.org/about_letendre.html Scholarships

41. Contact Information NYS-TEACHS info@nysteachs.org 800-388-2014 www.nysteachs.org NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014 41