1. McKinney-Vento Key Provisions Madison Metropolitan School District Transition Education Program (TEP) 2010- 2011

2. 2 Why are we all here?  Students who are homeless may be a very high need population  School staff play a VITAL role Many of our roles overlap, but just an example...  Administration – support for students, staff & families  Food Service – providing students free lunch immediately  Guidance – scheduling, credits, transition  Psychologist – mental/emotional health  PST – special needs and other circumstances  RN - frequent medical concerns  Social Work – poverty, abuse, attendance  Teacher – assessment and instruction These kids need us all!!

3. 3 Please keep in mind...  Homelessness can be an emotional issue that is not always cut and dry  This presentation is not all inclusive, it is a basic review of information  Please contact TEP if you have questions after reviewing this presentation 204-2272

4. 4 MMSD Board Policy  MMSD Board Policy is aligned with Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act  MMSD Board Policy 4406 http://boeweb.madison.k12.wi.us/policies/4 406 http://boeweb.madison.k12.wi.us/policies/4 406  Revisions to 4406, Summer 2009 http://boeweb.madison.k12.wi.us/files/boe/ Revised%20Appx%20LLL-2-9.pdf http://boeweb.madison.k12.wi.us/files/boe/ Revised%20Appx%20LLL-2-9.pdf

5. 5 What is McKinney-Vento?  Federal Law reauthorized with No Child Left Behind  Protect the rights of students who are homeless  Law is designed to: provide full & equal opportunity to succeed in school reduce barriers to enrollment, attendance, and academic achievement

6. 6 Definitions  Individuals who lack fixed, regular & adequate nighttime residence to qualify, a student needs to lack only one criteria  INCLUDES, but not limited to: sharing housing due to economic hardship motels, cars, parks, camp grounds, public spaces, sub- standard housing, awaiting foster care, emergency shelters, and transitional housing programs migratory children who qualify due to above circumstances unaccompanied youth who qualify due to above circumstances

7. 7 Enrollment  “Enroll” is defined as: Attending classes and fully participating in activities  Immediate enrollment----no delays  Documentation is not required to enroll  Schools are required to obtain records  Create no barriers to enrollment

8. 8 Unaccompanied Youth  Student who is not in physical custody of parent or legal guardian  Must meet definition of homeless  No defined age restrictions  Usually arises from crisis situation  Enroll immediately, assist with educational guardian process after enrollment  Cannot require legal guardianship

9. 9 Transportation  At parent request, comparable transportation Elementary typically shuttle or route bus  Please call TEP if there are unusual circumstances  May be able to offer gas vouchers or other ride Middle & High typically Metro bus pass  Please call TEP if there are unusual circumstances  May be able to offer gas vouchers or other ride  To and from school of origin  If out of district, districts share costs  Extent feasible  Best interests of child

10. 10 School Selection  Best interests of the student  School of Origin school attended by student when permanently housed school student was last enrolled in OR  School of Residence school that children who live in that neighborhood attend  Some exceptions may occur Please call TEP if there are unusual circumstances

11. 11 School Selection  Student may stay in school of origin the entire duration of homelessness  Options if permanent housing is found: Stay in school of origin until the end of school year in which they became homeless  Transportation becomes family’s responsibility Complete internal transfer form to attend school of origin the next year  Transportation becomes family’s responsibility Transfer to school of residence

12. 12 Transportation  Elementary students travel via route or shuttle bus, typically  Please call TEP if there are unusual circumstances  May be able to offer gas vouchers or other ride  Middle and High students travel via Metro bus pass, typically  Please call TEP if there are unusual circumstances  May be able to offer gas vouchers or other ride There may be some exceptions  Please call TEP if there are unusual circumstances

13. 13 Dispute Resolution  If disputes arise: Enroll student to parent chosen school immediately Parent receives written explanation of decision Referral to MMSD homeless liaison to grieve  Nancy Yoder, 663-1907 MMSD homeless liaison

14. 14 Liaisons  MMSD Homeless Liaison Nancy Yoder 663-1907  TEP contacts Amy Noble 204-6826 575-0249 Jani Koester 204-2063 444-8996 Shannon Stevens 204-3257 444-4960 Every district must designate a liaison

15. 15 TEP Staff Roles TEP Staff MMSD SchoolsDPI Community Agencies Other DistrictsShelters Professional Development

16. 16 TEP Services  Enrollment  Advocacy  Referral  Community contact  Family/School support  Consultation  Transition assistance  Professional Development

17. 17 Homeless Information  http://www.naehcy.org/dl/naehcy_faq.pdf http://www.naehcy.org/dl/naehcy_faq.pdf 101 frequently asked questions  http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/reauthori zation.pdf http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/reauthori zation.pdf McKinney Vento Summary  http://center.serve.org/nche/ http://center.serve.org/nche/ National Center for Homeless Education  http://www.naehcy.org/ http://www.naehcy.org/ National Assn. for Education of Homeless Children & Youth  http://dpi.wi.gov/homeless/ http://dpi.wi.gov/homeless/ DPI website on issues of homelessness