Education of Homeless Children and Youth

Resources

Improving Educational Outcomes for Homeless Students in Washington
One of the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act is that every school district must appoint a local Education of Homeless Children and Youth liaison. The local liaison is key to the implementation of the law. Getting the right person for the position will enable homeless children and youth to receive all protections and services necessary for them to succeed in school. OSPI is committed to ensuring that every district has the most qualified person serving as the local liaison.

Designating a Local Education of Homeless Children and Youth Liaison: A Guide for School District Administrators in Washington (PDF)

Responsibilities of the Local Liaison
Traits of a Successful Liaison
Role Groups to Consider for the Position of Local Liaison
A Process for Designating a Local Liaison
Creating the Foundation for Success
Summary Key Points for Selected Local Liaisons
References
Appendices

School Staff Resource
Administrators, teachers, para educators, and other school staff can play a pivotal role in ensuring the identification and offer of services to homeless children and youth. School personnel fulfilling these roles often develop relationships of trust and concern with homeless students and have the ability to identify their unique needs and offer support

The School Staff Resource helps guide school personnel in the support of homeless families, children, and youth, aid in the training of school personnel, and supplies guidance for a variety of positions in the LEA.

McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program; School Staff Resource
McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program; School Staff Resource (PDF)

McKinney-Vento Act requirements and state legislation for LEAS

The role of the LEA's liaison

Strategies to aid homeless students in enrolling, attending, and succeeding academically

Staff specific strategies

State contact information

Resources

Sample Forms

Intake Form | Spanish

Transportation Request Form

Exiting Homeless Student at End of Year Letter to Parent/Guardian

Department of Education Guidance/McKinney-Vento Act

Higher Education

Issue Briefs
The National Center for Homeless Education's Issue Briefs provide information on specific situations that may occur when implementing the McKinney-Vento Act.

NCHE Issue Briefs

Natural Disaster Resources

Needs Assessments

McKinney-Vento Title I Set-Asides Needs Assessment

Title I, Part A

State and National Resources

Updated 7/26/2017

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