Topic Category: Level 1

STEP 8: Transportation Services The following pages have many resources to review.  You might not need them all right away, so remember to revisit this lesson when these issues arise. TRANSPORT FAQs Click here

STEP 7: Housing and Food Services The following pages have many resources to review.  You might not need them all right away, so remember to revisit this lesson when these issues arise.

STEP 6: Early Childhood Services The following pages have many resources to review.  You might not need them all right away, so remember to revisit this lesson when these issues arise. Meeting The Needs Of Families And Young Children Click Here

STEP 5: Title 1-A and IDEA Services The following pages have many resources to review.  You might not need them all right away, so remember to revisit this lesson when these issues arise.

STEP 4: Basic Services The following pages have many resources to review.  You might not need them all right away, so remember to revisit this lesson when these issues arise. NCHE’s Liaison Toolkit, Appendix 11B

STEP 2: Know the Law – Conventions and Duties We’ve dissected the McKinney-Vento Act and included relevant sections of the law in each lesson.  You’ll see certain words emphasized to help you digest the legal language. The text underneath provides context. Reach out to your peers, online communities, and state coordinator with questions about the … Read more

STEP 5: Connect and Reflect To support your LEA MV Self-Assessment process, we’d like you to reflect on how your district MV Program complies with federal and state requirements. REFLECT WITH COMMENTS: Post at least one insight that you took away from the Collaboration & Coordination lesson: Use this space to reflect on the opportunities or struggles your … Read more

STEP 4: Policy Revision to Eliminate Barriers Policy revision is a long and detailed process and will require a passionate team to accomplish. The end result is an LEA free of barriers to identification, enrollment, achievement, and retention of students experiencing homelessness. This brief from NCHE and excerpts from the guidance are a good start, … Read more

STEP 3: Collaboration Who can you ask about existing relationships between your LEA and all of the service providers who help children and youth experiencing homelessness? How can you coordinate training with all educational and service staff about the realities and needs of these students? Use the resources below to guide you. Education for Homeless … Read more

STEP 2: Know the Law – Coordination There are many reasons to collaborate and coordinate.  Please read each section carefully. Coordination Purpose The coordination required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall be designed to— → ensure that all homeless children and youths are promptly identified → ensure that all homeless children and youths have access … Read more