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McKinney-Vento Support for Nevada School District Liaisons

We understand that as a McKinney-Vento liaison in Nevada, you likely handle various responsibilities within your district. With students spread across the state's vast desert landscapes and urban centers, our mission is to help you become the most effective liaison possible while enhancing your service coordination.

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The Challenge in Nevada

Nevada presents a unique and diverse landscape for addressing student homelessness, encompassing densely populated urban centers like Las Vegas and Reno, alongside vast, sparsely populated rural areas.

In the 2022-2023 school year, approximately 17,199 students were identified as experiencing homelessness across the state, representing 3.6% of the total public school enrollment of over 480k students.1

 

Housing

A lack of safe, affordable, and stable housing is a pervasive struggle across Nevada, significantly impacting educational access and stability for homeless students.
 
  • In urban areas like Las Vegas and Reno, while there may be a higher concentration of services and shelters, this can also lead to more visible homelessness.
  • Rural areas face distinct challenges due to limited resources, fewer shelters, and minimal support services, often making homelessness more difficult to identify and address effectively, with families frequently relying on informal networks or living in substandard, unsheltered conditions.
  • In the 2022-2023 school year, 79.2% of students identified as experiencing homelessness nationally were living in doubled-up situations, a trend consistent in Nevada.2

Transportation

Limited and costly transportation options across Nevada contribute significantly to chronic absenteeism and difficulties in school attendance for homeless students.
 
  • In urban centers challenges can include the expense of public transit, long commutes across districts to maintain school stability, and navigating transportation networks.
  • In rural areas, the primary obstacles are often the sheer lack of public transportation options, vast distances between temporary residences and schools, and reliance on limited school bus routes that may not flexibly accommodate students' fluctuating living situations.

Did you know?

The national average of children and youth identified as experiencing homelessness is 3% of students enrolled in public education.3  Nevada identified 3.6% during the 2022-2023 school year.

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Nevada McKinney-Vento Resources

check-mark Nevada Department of Education (NDE) Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program

check-mark Nevada Continuum of Care Network - including Help Hope for Southern Nevada

check-mark Nevada Homeless Alliance

check-mark Nevada 211 - dial 2-1-1 or check for services

How McKinney-Vento.org Supports Nevada Liaisons

Streamlined Compliance

We help you meet federal regulations with up-to-date checklists, policy templates, and annual audit preparation tailored for Nevada schools.

Enhanced Identification: Your "Army of Awareness"

Custom training materials and awareness campaigns adapted for rural and urban districts help staff recognize housing insecurity early.

Comprehensive Training

Live webinars and on-demand modules-covering trauma-informed practices, transportation logistics, and rural outreach-available year round.

Data Management and Funding Support

Tools to track students, manage eligibility, and access local/federal funding (e.g., Title I, II) help boost resource allocation.

Expert Guidance and Advocacy Support

Subject Matter Experts with many years of McKinney-Vento implementation are ready to provide support on challenging cases, work through situations and help you connect with resources to support your work.
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Success with McKinney-Vento.org

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“ As I changed school districts this last year, I have become more aware of the homelessness in the school systems. I have moved to a district with many newcomers and most have come with out parents or guardians. This information is very helpful. I am going to pay more attention to situations and help when needed. ”

Cynthia J.

Nevada

Why Nevada Districts Choose McKinney-Vento.org

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McKinney-Vento.org delivers specialized training and compliance tools for identifying and supporting students experiencing homelessness under federal education law.

 

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Our track record speaks for itself – from small rural districts to large urban systems, we've consistently delivered measurable improvements in homeless student support and educational stability.

 

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Stop piecing together incomplete solutions. We provide the industry's only comprehensive, turnkey McKinney-Vento implementation system designed specifically for today's educational environment.

 

State Coordinator Contact

Dr. Pamela Juniel, McKinney-Vento and Title I State Coordinator
Phone: (702) 530-7871

Citations

1,2,3Child and Youth Homelessness Data Profiles powered by University of Michigan Poverty Solutions and SHC
 

Ready to Better Support Nevada's Homeless Students?

Join the Nevada districts using McKinney-Vento.org to improve outcomes for students experiencing homelessness.

We'll help you find the funding and build internal support to make this program successful in your district.

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