Understanding the McKinney-Vento Act

Students experiencing homelessness have educational rights. Understanding the McKinney-Vento Act is part of the Shelter, Inc. Community Education Series. This webinar was presented live via Zoom at 10am on November 30, 2021. In this webinar, you will learn about the McKinney-Vento Act and the educational rights it guarantees students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Palatine, Wheeling and Arlington Heights have the highest rates of students experiencing homelessness in Illinois outside the city of Chicago. Find out how you can support the educational stability of these students. Speakers: Dr. Tom Bookler McKinney-Vento Educational Advocate for Children in Temporary Housing Dr. Bookler serves the 39 school districts in the North Cook Intermediate Service Center (ISC) /Regional Office of Education #5 https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted... Stacy Page Emergency Group Home Coordinator - Shelter, Inc. Host: Maria Brauer Senior Director of Development - Shelter, Inc. . . . Resources for families: The Alliance to End Homelessness Hotline: 877-426-6515 Comprehensive Based Youth Services (CCBYS) Hotline: 877-870-2663 North Cook ISC Resource Page: https://www.ncisc.org/page/2144 Shelter, Inc. 24 Hour Referral Line: 847-255-8060 . . . To donate, volunteer or learn more, contact us at shelter@shelter-inc.org Website: https://shelter-inc.org/​ Facebook:   / ​   Twitter:   / shelterinc​   Instagram:   / ​   LinkedIn:   / shelter-inc-   TikTok:   / shelterinc   Since 1975, Shelter, Inc. has been a lifeline to children & families in crisis. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year providing emergency services and referrals at 847.255.8060