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McKinney-Vento Support for Wisconsin School District Liaisons

We understand that as a McKinney-Vento liaison in Wisconsin, you likely manage diverse roles within your district. From Madison to Green Bay and small towns throughout Wisconsin, our mission is to help you become the most effective liaison possible while reducing your workload complexity.

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The Challenge in Wisconsin

Wisconsin presents a diverse landscape for addressing student homelessness, encompassing major urban centers, sprawling suburban areas, and extensive rural regions.

18,515 students were identified in the 2022-2023 school year; total enrollment was over 820k; Wisconsin's identification rate for students experiencing homelessness is at 2.2%.1

Housing

A lack of safe, affordable, and stable housing is a pervasive struggle across Wisconsin, significantly impacting educational access and stability for homeless students.
 
  • Many students experience homelessness by living in doubled-up situations due to economic hardship. In 2022-2023, 75.6% of identified homeless students in Wisconsin were living in doubled-up arrangements.2
  • In urban areas like Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, despite concentrated services, but rising housing costs mean these areas experience the highest numbers of students residing in shelters, motels, or transitional housing.
  • Rural communities face "hidden" homelessness (e.g., couch surfing, living in vehicles) due to limited resources and fewer visible shelters. 

Transportation

Limited and costly transportation options across Wisconsin contribute significantly to chronic absenteeism and difficulties in school attendance for homeless students, a challenge present in all community types.
 
  • In urban centers, challenges include public transit expense, navigating complex networks, and managing long commutes to maintain school stability when temporary housing is distant from school.
  • In rural areas, primary obstacles are the severe lack of public transportation and vast distances between residences and schools. Limited bus routes or absent city systems often require districts to seek creative solutions for student access.

Did you know?

The national average of children and youth identified as experiencing homelessness is 3% of students enrolled in public education.3  Wisconsin identified 2.2% during the 2022-2023 school year, below the national average.

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How McKinney-Vento.org Supports Wisconsin Liaisons

Streamlined Compliance

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

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Why Wisconsin 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

Kristine Nadolski, State Coordinator Homeless Education Program
Phone: (608) 267-7338

Citations

1,2,3 Child and Youth Homelessness Data Profiles powered by University of Michigan Poverty Solutions and SHC
  https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/schoolhouseconnection/viz/ChildandYouthHomelessnessDataProfiles/National 

Ready to Better Support Wisconsin's Homeless Students?

Join the Wisconsin 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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