McKinney-Vento

Key ProvisionsMadison Metropolitan School DistrictTransition Education Program (TEP)

2010- 2011

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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!!

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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

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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/44

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Revisions to 4406, Summer 2009 http://boeweb.madison.k12.wi.us/files/boe/

Revised%20Appx%20LLL-2-9.pdf

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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School Selection

Best interests of the student

School of Origin school attended by student when permanently housed school student was last enrolled in

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School of Residence school that children who live in that neighborhood attend

Some exceptions may occur Please call TEP if there are unusual circumstances

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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

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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

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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

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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

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TEP Staff Roles

Professional Development

Shelters

Other Districts

CommunityAgencies

DPI

MMSDSchools

TEP Staff

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TEP Services

Enrollment

Advocacy

Referral

Community contact

Family/School support

Consultation

Transition assistance

Professional Development

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Homeless Information

http://www.naehcy.org/dl/naehcy_faq.pdf 101 frequently asked questions

http://center.serve.org/nche/downloads/briefs/reauthorization.pdf McKinney Vento Summary

http://center.serve.org/nche/ National Center for Homeless Education

http://www.naehcy.org/ National Assn. for Education of Homeless Children & Youth

http://dpi.wi.gov/homeless/ DPI website on issues of homelessness