Resources

Dispute Resolution
The following procedures are specified in McKinney-Vento and further explained in OSPI’s Dispute Resolution Process.
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Sample Dispute Process Paperwork
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Sample Forms

FAFSA-Independent Student Verification Form

Housing Questionnaire
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Intake Form | Spanish

Transportation Request Form

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

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 (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

Department of Education Guidance/McKinney-Vento Act

• Non-Regulatory Guidance: McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act
• Title I and Education of Homeless Children and Youth March 2014 USDE Letter

Higher Education

• Financial Aid for UHY Dear Colleague Letter
• Higher Education Resources

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

• Disaster Preparation and Response
• What Relief Agencies Should Know

Needs Assessments

• McKinney-Vento Title I Set-Asides Needs Assessment

Title I, Part A

• Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness Under Title I, Part A
• OSPI Title I Web site

State and National Resources

• National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)
• SchoolHouse Connection
• National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
• Schoolhouse Washington
• All 50 State Coordinators
• FAQs