Back to Basics: Understanding and Implementing the McKinney-Vento Act

All homeless education liaisons, from the newest to the most seasoned, will inevitably find themselves at one point or another asking "How do I do this?!" SHC is here to help! This webinar provides a refresher on the basics of the McKinney-Vento Act - the rights of students experiencing homelessness, liaison duties, funding sources to support students, and strategies and best practices to implement the law. What You'll Learn: ✔️ Overview of the McKinney-Vento Act ✔️ Eligibility criteria & identification strategies ✔️ School enrollment & transportation provisions ✔️ Funding sources (Title I Part A & McKinney-Vento subgrants) ✔️ Best practices for school liaisons & state coordinators ✔️ Collaboration with administrators & community partners 📌 Gain policy updates, practical advice, and proven strategies! --------------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Webinar Overview 02:25 Meet the Team 03:00 Learning Objectives 05:19 Understanding Homelessness and Education 11:20 McKinney Vento Act: An Overview 12:21 Role and Responsibilities of Liaisons 14:17 Defining Homelessness Under McKinney Vento 15:27 Identifying Eligible Students 21:49 Strategies for Identifying Students 26:41 Basic Protections Under McKinney Vento 34:53 Immediate Enrollment and Removing Barriers 41:18 Documenting Decisions and Providing Explanations 42:27 Ensuring Enrollment During Disputes 44:00 High School Graduation and College Readiness 45:27 Preschool Access for Homeless Children 46:19 Funding Sources for McKinney Vento Programs 46:40 Title I, Part A Set Aside Funds 48:54 Calculating and Advocating for Funds 50:59 Other Funding Sources and Strategies 58:03 Addressing Questions and Concerns 01:13:01 Next Steps and Resources --------------------------------- Connect with SHC: Our website: https://schoolhouseconnection.org Sign up for our newsletter: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/sig... Facebook:   / schoolhouseconnection   Join the SHC Community on Slack: https://bit.ly/SHC-slack LinkedIn:   / schoolhouseconnection   X:   / schoolhouseconn   Medium:   / schoolhouseconnection   Instagram:   / schoolhouseconnection   #mckinneyvento #education #homelessness