Unaccompanied youth are protected under the McKinney-Vento Act when the student also does not have a fixed, adequate, and regular nighttime residence. Without a parent or guardian to help, these students may not know about their educational rights or know how to get information about their legal protections. Jóvenes no acompañados Un joven no acompañado es un estudiante que no está bajo la custodia física de sus padres o tutores legales; esto incluye a los jóvenes que se han escapado de sus hogares, han sido expulsados de sus hogares o han sido abandonados por sus padres. No hay límite de edad para los jóvenes no acompañados, pero estos estudiantes suelen ser adolescentes. Los jóvenes no acompañados están protegidos por la Ley McKinney-Vento cuando el estudiante tampoco tiene una residencia nocturna fija, adecuada y regular; haga clic aquí para obtener una definición de fijo, adecuado y regular. Sin un padre o tutor que los ayude, es posible que estos estudiantes no conozcan sus derechos educativos o no sepan cómo obtener información sobre sus protecciones legales. Preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema Recursos del tema Ver tema por categoría: Laws & Guidance Access to School Records for Unaccompanied Youth This Guidance from the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) at the U.S. Department of Education, “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Disclosure of Student Information Related to Emergencies and Disasters,” includes information that can help unaccompanied youth and their caregivers in accessing student educational records. The Guidance clarifies in question 3 that caregivers can access a student’s educational records, even if they are not legal guardians and are not related to the student. The Guidance also explains in questions 5 and 6 that schools can give unaccompanied youth full access to their own records, even when they are under 18. (After they turn 18, students also have the right to access their records.) Forms & Templates Caregiver Authorization Form School districts may develop a caregiver form that establishes the responsibilities of caregivers and requests caregivers’ contact information in place of traditional proof of guardianship for unaccompanied youth. This form is not required, but may be helpful to schools and to students. Such forms should be carefully created to avoid barriers to a student’s full participation in school and should never lead to delays in enrollment because unaccompanied youth are entitled to immediate enrollment under the McKinney-Vento Act. 42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(3)(C). Laws & Guidance Dear Colleague Letter on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determinations United States Department of Education This July 29, 2015, Dear Colleague letter from the U.S. Department of Education provides guidance for financial aid administrators on the definition of homelessness, how to make determinations, and how to document students’ status. It revises the prior policy so that all applicants under age 24, including those who are 22 or 23 years old, are unaccompanied and experiencing homelessness, or are self-supporting and at risk of being homeless, qualify for a homeless youth determination and will be considered independent students. Guides & Fact Sheets Financial Aid for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - SUMMARY The U.S. Department of Education’s Application and Verification summary of the relevant sections provides instructions and guidance to financial aid administrators and counselors who help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2017-18 edition contains important information on unaccompanied homeless youth. Guides & Fact Sheets Financial Aid for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth -GUIDE United States Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education’s Application and Verification Guide provides instructions and guidance to financial aid administrators and counselors who help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2017-18 edition contains important information on unaccompanied homeless youth. Forms & Templates Homeless Unaccompanied Youth Verification Form for the Purposes of Federal Financial Aid About the Source: From SchoolHouse Connection: SchoolHouse Connection is a national organization working to overcome homelessness through education. We provide strategic advocacy and technical assistance in partnership with early childhood programs, schools, institutions of higher education, service providers, families, and youth. We believe education is the only permanent solution to homelessness. Our vision is that children and youth experiencing homelessness have full access to quality learning, birth through higher education, so they will never be homeless as adults, and the next generation will never be homeless. This template form from SchoolHouse Connection can be used by LEA liaisons, HUD-funded shelter staff, and RHYA shelter staff for verifying a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for the FAFSA. Guides & Fact Sheets Increasing Access to Higher Education for Unaccompanied Youth About the Source: From NCHE: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. This NCHE brief includes a summary of education legislation prior to 2012 that gives unaccompanied homeless youth access to educational supports and provides examples of practices that high schools, colleges, and universities have used to assist these students in succeeding. Please note: this guidance does not include changes made by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) which added new protections for students in temporary housing. Laws & Guidance McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Reauthorized by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The text attached here is the latest version of the law since it was reauthorized on December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Guides & Fact Sheets McKinney-Vento Liaison Responsibilities to Support Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (UHYs) McKinney-Vento liaisons are required to assist unaccompanied homeless youths (UHYs) enroll in school immediately and are provided opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic standards as the State establishes for other children and youth. District liaisons are required to inform UHYs of their status as independent students under section 480 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087vv) and that the youths may obtain assistance from the local educational agency liaison to receive verification of such status for purposes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid described in section 483 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1090). This document outlines the McKinney-Vento liaison’s responsibilities to support unaccompanied homeless youths. Guides & Fact Sheets NCHE: Students Living with Caregivers: Tips for Local Liaisons and School Personnel This brief explores caregiver living situations and offers strategies that local homeless education liaisons (hereafter referred to as local liaisons) and school staff can implement to ensure that these students and their caregiver families receive appropriate services. Laws & Guidance NYSED Memo: Provision of Educational Services for Recently Arrived Unaccompanied Children and Youth NYSED Field Memo This 2021 Memo from the New York State Education Department outlines important information and resources for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) regarding the rights of and services available to recently arrived unaccompanied children and youth. The memo includes information and guidance about immediate enrollment, free school meals, immunizations, and the English-Language Learner (ELL) identification process for unaccompanied children and youth. Website National Runaway Safeline Home Free Program NRS’ Home Free Program, a collaboration with Greyhound Lines, helps reunite runaway youth with their families, or an alternative living arrangement, through a free bus ticket home. The program has reunited more than 17,000 youth with their families. By connecting to NRS at 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1800RUNAWAY.org, youth can initiate the process to return home or to a safe alternative. Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Below, along with the link to download the new text of the law, you will find a link to a marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Forms & Templates New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A & Designation of Person in Parental Relation Form View and download the "New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A" & "Designation of Person in Parental Relation Form" and the "OCFS Designation of Person in Parental Relationship Form. Laws & Guidance New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A—Designation of Person in Parental Relation This law addresses a parent’s power to designate a “person in parental relation” to a child. If a parent is unable to make education-related or medical decisions for a child, they may temporarily designate another person to make those decisions on behalf of the student. Laws & Guidance New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A—Designation of Person in Parental Relation - WEBSITE Visit the website about this law and how it addresses a parent’s power to designate a “person in parental relation” to a child. If a parent is unable to make education-related or medical decisions for a child, they may temporarily designate another person to make those decisions on behalf of the student. Website New York State Youth Bureaus This website lists all of the New York State Youth Bureaus by county. Youth Bureaus provide many programs and resources that support youth, from after-school activities to support groups. Laws & Guidance Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths United States Department of Education On March 2, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) revised the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program. This revised Non-Regulatory Guidance replaces the July 2016 Guidance and includes new questions and answers on the amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act made by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which took effect on October 1, 2016, and new technical assistance on promising practices for implementing homeless education requirements at the State and local levels. Forms & Templates OCFS Designation of Person in Parental Relationship Form OCFS Designation of Person in Parental Relationship Form: A template, from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), includes a more wide-reaching set of decision-making abilities for the “designee.” For example, this form includes medical decision-making authority, unlike the form above. If a parent is unable to make education or health-related decisions for a child, they may temporarily allow another person to make decisions on behalf of the student. The person who takes on this responsibility is called the “designee” or the “person in parental relation” to the child. The parent can limit the decision-making authority of a person in parental relation to a certain time period or certain types of decisions, as long as these limitations are noted. Forms & Templates Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) Transportation Reimbursement Form New York State Education Department Youth who are temporarily living in Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) shelters and who attend their school of origin in a different district from the shelter must receive free transportation to and from school. The school district of attendance must provide transportation and will be eligible for full reimbursement by NYSED. To arrange reimbursement, school districts should submit this form to: Jillena Strevell Jillena.Strevell@nysed.gov NYSED, P.O. Box 7256 Albany, NY 12224 Please send the completed form with a cover letter that includes: * your school district’s federal ID number; * the address where the reimbursement check should be sent; *the name of the runaway and homeless youth shelter; *the address of the runaway and homeless youth shelter; * contact information for the Director of the runaway and homeless youth shelter; and * an assurance from the school district that the facility is a runaway and homeless youth shelter. Website Runaway and Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit This Toolkit was developed by and for advocates in the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) and domestic and sexual assault (DV/SA) fields to help programs better address relationship violence with runaway and homeless youth. Guides & Fact Sheets Surrogate Parents and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act About the Source: The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) is a national membership association dedicated to ensuring educational equity and excellence for children and youth experiencing homelessness. This document was created by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) to help school districts ensure that unaccompanied youth who are homeless and who have disabilities are able to access special education services. Website Surviving the Streets of New York: Experiences of LGBTQ Youth, YMSM, and YWSW Engaged in Survival Sex This 2015 report from The Urban Institute documents the experiences of LGBTQ youth in New York City who get involved in the commercial sex market in order to meet basic survival needs, or access food or shelter. Guides & Fact Sheets Unaccompanied Youth Issue Brief About the Source: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. NCHE Brief This NCHE brief reviews basic information about the rights of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and explains what LEA liaisons can do to assist these students. Guides & Fact Sheets Why They Run: An In-Depth Look at America's Runaway Youth This report and its accompanying resources from the National Runaway Switchboard provides new research that sheds light on the runaway problem in America and begins to fill in the gaps of what is already known and what can be done to prevent young people from running away.

View the webinar Understanding the STAC 202 policy Regreso a clases con McKinney-Vento Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including school districts, BOCES, and charter schools, in New York State must complete a Designation Form (STAC 202) for each student identified under the McKinney-Vento Act. This webinar will focus on providing information on the STAC 202 policy. Opportunities will be provided to determine whether an LEA should apply for tuition reimbursement or direct bill another school district for the cost of educating a student in temporary housing. By the end of the w ebinar, participants will be able to: Describe the STAC 202 process and how to complete the form. Determine when to apply for tuition reimbursement from NYSED. Distinguish the difference between applying for tuition reimbursement and direct billing. Apply knowledge of the STAC process to specific scenarios. Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint STAC-202 Forms For more resources, visit the STAC-202 page . Volver al aprendizaje profesional

Homeless education resources regarding immigrant students Estudiantes inmigrantes Los estudiantes inmigrantes que experimentan la falta de vivienda están protegidos por la Ley McKinney-Vento, independientemente de su estado migratorio. Según la ley federal, los distritos escolares están obligados a proporcionar a todos los niños, independientemente de su situación migratoria o de vivienda, igual acceso a la educación pública en los niveles primario y secundario. Como dejó en claro el caso de la Corte Suprema de 1982, Plyler v. Doe, incluso si un estudiante es indocumentado o no ciudadano, el estado del estudiante (y el estado de su padre o tutor) es irrelevante para el derecho de ese estudiante a una educacion publica. Preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema Recursos del tema Ver tema por categoría: Website A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants An informed, empowered community of parents, guardians and other persons in parental relation is critical to ensuring that Multilingual Learners (MLs) and English Language Learners (ELLs) are well supported and thrive. The New York State Education Department's Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) has created A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants which provides a list of organizations throughout New York State. Each organization offers a variety of services. Some of these services include, advocacy & community engagement, health care & insurance, housing, labor & employment, legal services & lawful status, public assistance, safety, and youth & education, that may be useful to parents and communities. Website CUNY Citizenship Now! This project, based at the City University of New York (CUNY), provides free, high quality, and confidential citizenship and immigration law services to help individuals and families on their path to U.S. citizenship. Website Central American Refugee Center (CARACEN-NY) This organization provides legal services, advocacy, and other support to immigrant communities in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Laws & Guidance Dear Colleague Letter on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determinations United States Department of Education This July 29, 2015, Dear Colleague letter from the U.S. Department of Education provides guidance for financial aid administrators on the definition of homelessness, how to make determinations, and how to document students’ status. It revises the prior policy so that all applicants under age 24, including those who are 22 or 23 years old, are unaccompanied and experiencing homelessness, or are self-supporting and at risk of being homeless, qualify for a homeless youth determination and will be considered independent students. Website Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Undocumented students in temporary housing are protected by the McKinney-Vento Act. On June 15, 2012, the Obama Administration issued a memo announcing that the U.S. would not deport certain undocumented persons who entered the United States as children. This memo is known as “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).” Deferred action means that, even though the individual is undocumented and subject to deportation, the government agrees to not take actions to remove the person from the United States. It is important to note that a grant of deferred action does not grant that person citizenship, and it does not change an individual’s existing immigration status, nor provide a path to citizenship. For more information about DACA, including FAQs and guidelines, please visit the Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s website. Please note: as of June 16, 2017 the DACA program is still available and accepting applications. Laws & Guidance Educational Services for Recently Arrived Evacuees, Refugees, Immigrants and/ or Unaccompanied Children NYSED This memo is to inform Local Education Agencies (LEAs) of the educational rights of students who are evacuees who may be living in temporary housing. With many Afghan evacuees being resettled in the United States in recent months, there may be some confusion about the services these students are eligible to receive under Title VI, subtitle B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento Act). Laws & Guidance Educational Services for Recently Arrived Unaccompanied Children New York State Education Department The New York State Education Department issued this September 10, 2014 letter to all school districts regarding educational services for recently arrived unaccompanied immigrant children, many of whom may be eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act. Guides & Fact Sheets Fact Sheet: Educational Services for Immigrant Children and Those Recently Arrived to the United States This fact sheet from the United States Department of Education provides information to help Local Educational Agencies (LEAs include school districts, BOCES, and charter schools) to understand their responsibilities, and it also includes resources available to educate all immigrant students. Laws & Guidance Guidance Regarding Out-of-State/Country Children who become Homeless and Tuition Reimbursement NYSED memo clarifies when a New York State school district is eligible to receive additional state aid for education (tuition reimbursement) for the cost of educating a child in temporary housing who arrives from outside of New York State and how the school district can request such aid. Laws & Guidance Guidance Relating to the Right of Individuals Over Compulsory School Age to Attend High School New York State Education Department This May 2016 memo explains that all individuals, regardless of citizenship, who reside in New York State (NYS) and are between the ages of 5 and 21, have the right to a free public high school education in their school district of residence. Guides & Fact Sheets Immigrant Services Directory: Public Resources for Intake Referrals This guide from the American Civil Liberties Union outlines available resources, contact information, and referral processes for those seeking assistance for immigrant children and youth. The guide is organized state-by-state. Guides & Fact Sheets Immigrant and Homeless: Information for Local Liaisons and Information for School District Title III Program and Community Agencies - FOR LIAISONS This issue brief from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) explain the challenges many immigrant and refugee families encounter in adjusting to life in the United States, including integrating into the U.S. public school system. The memos describe methods for determining homelessness among immigrant and refugee families and strategies for supporting the integration of immigrant and refugee children into the U.S. schools are discussed. About the Source Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Guides & Fact Sheets Immigrant and Homeless: Information for Local Liaisons and Information for School District Title III Program and Community Agencies - FOR DISTRICTS AND AGENCIES This issue brief from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) explain the challenges many immigrant and refugee families encounter in adjusting to life in the United States, including integrating into the U.S. public school system. The memos describe methods for determining homelessness among immigrant and refugee families and strategies for supporting the integration of immigrant and refugee children into the U.S. schools are discussed. About the Source Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Website Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff This guide was created for educators, school support staff and service providers who teach, mentor and help open the doors of opportunity for undocumented youth and unaccompanied and refugee children currently living in the United States. Educators, school support staff and service providers are often the first people a student and/or family talk with about their status as undocumented, and the needs that they may have. Guides & Fact Sheets Immigration and Schools: Supporting Success for Undocumented and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Attending school and gaining securing lawful status in the United States are two keys to safety and security for undocumented unaccompanied homeless youth. This brief co-authored by the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), is designed for young people, immigration attorneys and advocates, McKinney-Vento liaisons, and other educators. It provides information about federal laws that can help undocumented youth who are homeless to attend school and address their immigration status. About the Source The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) is a national membership association dedicated to ensuring educational equity and excellence for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) protects unaccompanied children who enter the US immigration system alone to ensure that no child appears in court without an attorney. Guides & Fact Sheets Legal Issues for School Districts Related to the Education of Undocumented Children This document, issued jointly by the National School Board Association (NSBA) and the National Education Association (NEA), answers frequently asked questions from school administrators about the rights and responsibilities schools have with respect to undocumented students. Laws & Guidance NYS Attorney General and State Education Commissioner Advise Schools On Protecting Immigrant Students After federal immigration-related actions that have created fear and confusion in New York and across the country, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia reminded school districts of their duty to comply with existing state and federal laws that ensure the rights of immigrant children to attend New York’s public schools without fear of reprisal. Laws & Guidance NYSED Memo: Enrolling Students Who Are Refugees or Asylum Seekers This NYSED memo, released in October 2023 provides important information regarding the obligation of schools and districts to enroll students, including refugees or asylum seekers, pending receipt of their health records and to assist them in obtaining all necessary immunizations within the applicable time frame. Laws & Guidance NYSED Memo: Provision of Educational Services for Recently Arrived Unaccompanied Children and Youth NYSED Field Memo This 2021 Memo from the New York State Education Department outlines important information and resources for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) regarding the rights of and services available to recently arrived unaccompanied children and youth. The memo includes information and guidance about immediate enrollment, free school meals, immunizations, and the English-Language Learner (ELL) identification process for unaccompanied children and youth. Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children - Marked Up Version NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This is the marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Laws & Guidance New York State Guidance on Safeguarding the Rights of Immigrant Students Joint guidance from the New York State Education Department, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of the Governor related to safeguarding the rights of immigrant students in New York State. Laws & Guidance Potential Effects of the War in Ukraine on School Communities The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created the fastest and largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. Over 5.2 million Ukrainians, mostly women, children, and the elderly, have been forced to flee their homes to neighboring European countries. In March, President Biden announced that the United States would accept up to 100,000 refugees1 fleeing Ukraine. New York schools will play a significant role in supporting the education, mental health, and well-being of the refugees seeking a haven from war. Schools need to be prepared to address the effects of the violence in Ukraine on our students, schools, and local communities. These could range from fostering refugees in our communities and schools to supporting students and families dealing with vicarious or secondary trauma. Website Regional Bilingual Education - Resource Networks (RBE-RNs) The Goal of the RBE-RNs is to help school districts and school buildings create an educational environment which will engage English Language Learners, as well as all students, in meaningful teaching and learning. It is crucial to create an environment with respect for diversity, opportunities for all children to achieve at the highest levels and supports for ELLS to become skilled in the English language while capitalizing on their strengths in terms of their native language and heritage. Website Resources for ELLs in New York City The New York City Department of Education translates many surveys, notifications, and other documents for parents of English Language Learners. Translations are available on this page, in addition to other resources. Guides & Fact Sheets Toolkit for Undocumented Students A Guide for Undocumented Students Going Through the College Matriculation Process From CARA: Undocumented young people have a right to college. This toolkit is for them. The purpose of this resource is to help undocumented students realize their college dreams by presenting new ways to look at the college application process. We also hope educators, counselors, undocufriendly organizations, parent(s)/guardian(s), and young people will use this toolkit to help undocumented students pursue higher education, regardless of their immigration status. About the Source College Access: Research & Action (CARA). CARA’s mission is to ensure that first-generation college students, low-income students, and students of color have the knowledge and support necessary to enroll in and persist through college.

NYS-TEACHS publicantions on homeleless education Publicaciones NYS-TEACHS Estos recursos fueron creados por NYS-TEACHS. Examinarlos todos. Recursos del tema Ver tema por categoría: Forms & Templates Checklist for NYC Dept of Education School-Based Liaisons NYS-TEACHS This worksheet, created by NYS-TEACHS, is a checklist of responsibilities for NYC Students in Temporary Housing School-Based Liaisons. It is intended for use as an organizational tool for School-Based Liaisons to keep track of activities and resources for serving students in temporary housing. Guides & Fact Sheets Communications Guide for McKinney-Vento Liaisons NYS-TEACHS Centering Anti-Racist Approaches to Conversations with Families and Colleagues McKinney-Vento liaisons are responsible for the identification, enrollment, and the removal of educational barriers for students experiencing homelessness. McKinney-Vento liaisons can create meaningful change in their districts and the lives of students experiencing homelessness by providing internal trainings and connecting students to educational resources and community referrals. Unfortunately, due to systemic racism across many aspects of American life, Black, Latinx, Native American, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities experience homelessness at disproportionate rates compared to white and Asian communities. Systemic racism exists in schools; therefore, it is crucial for McKinney-Vento liaisons to reflect on school protocols and narratives that reinforce racial bias and inequity. Even small intentional changes, such as in our semantics, can have positive effects on family relationships and ultimately, the well-being and success of students. We created this tip sheet to help McKinney-Vento liaisons and other school staff reflect on their own communication styles, race, and how institutional racism impacts students and families. Guides & Fact Sheets Data Entry in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) for Students Experiencing Homelessness NYS-TEACHS Districts must indicate in their student management systems students who experience homelessness at any point during the year. This guide specifies which codes relate to students identified under the McKinney-Vento Act. Forms & Templates Enrollment Checklist NYS-TEACHS The McKinney-Vento Enrollment Checklist, developed by NYS-TEACHS, outlines steps McKinney-Vento liaisons should take when enrolling students experiencing homelessness. The checklist includes links to key documents and referrals. PDF Guides & Fact Sheets Info-Brief: Trauma-Sensitivity and School Success NYS-TEACHS Students in temporary housing often face challenges that go beyond everyday stress and cross the line into toxic stress and trauma. This info-brief from NYS-TEACHS illustrates how a trauma-sensitive approach can improve academic outcomes for students in temporary housing. It offers examples of the negative impact and behavioral manifestations of trauma as well as strategies for countering those negative impacts through a trauma-sensitive approach. Guides & Fact Sheets Meeting the Unique Learning Needs of Students Exposed to Trauma NYS-TEACHS If you are new to the concept of trauma-sensitivity or want a deeper understanding of how to implement each of trauma-sensitive strategies outlined in our “Matrix of Trauma-Sensitive Strategies for School Success,” this toolkit can help. This detailed toolkit from NYS-TEACHS provides suggestions for HOW to apply various trauma-sensitive strategies and WHY they are necessary to improve academic outcomes for students in temporary housing. Guides & Fact Sheets Quick Tip Sheet Series NYS-TEACHS Our Quick Tip Sheets provide detailed information about the rights of students experiencing homelessness in a one-page format. Each guide is targeted to a specific school role. Forms & Templates Referral Templates for McKinney-Vento Liaisons NYS-TEACHS McKinney-Vento Liaisons are required to refer students and families to key services and supports. These supports include early education, health and mental health care, housing, and other appropriate supports. Our template referral lists are intended to help you streamline your referral process and/or provide information that may be needed in a sensitive manner. Please note that these forms don’t replace individualized assistance; they are meant to give you and your families a starting point and summary of local referrals. Forms & Templates Supporting College Access Checklist NYS-TEACHS This checklist includes strategies McKinney-Vento liaisons and school districts can use to ensure that youth experiencing homelessness have access to college access services and other supports to help ensure that they are ready for post-secondary opportunities. Forms & Templates Template End-of-Year Letter NYS-TEACHS Districts are encouraged to check in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the end of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and make appropriate arrangements for the next school year if there has been a change. This template letter can be used to reach out to families for this purpose. Guides & Fact Sheets Tip Sheet: Information Sharing and Student Privacy NYS-TEACHS This tip sheet from NYS-TEACHS provides information about when it is appropriate to share a student’s housing information with school/district staff. It also provides tips for “how” to share that information while still respecting the student’s privacy. Interested in more tip sheets from NYS-TEACHS? See our Quick Tip Sheets series targeted to specific school roles. Guides & Fact Sheets Tip Sheet: Navigating Challenging Conversations NYS-TEACHS This tip sheet from NYS-TEACHS guides the user through best practices for having conversations about housing status with families. We provide best practices for common scenarios. Interested in more tip sheets from NYS-TEACHS? See our Quick Tip Sheets series targeted to specific school roles. Guides & Fact Sheets Transportation Guide for Students in Temporary Housing NYS-TEACHS This chart provides concise information on the transportation rights of students in temporary housing attending school in New York State. It includes information on available services, the responsible agency, and funding sources when serving students in many different housing situations, including for students attending charter schools.

View the webinar about Trauma Informed Family Engagement Regreso a clases con McKinney-Vento El Centro de Asistencia Técnica y Educativa del Estado de Nueva York ofreció el seminario web “Regreso a la escuela con McKinney-Vento” el 26 de agosto de 12:00 a 13:00. El seminario web fue diseñado para brindar la oportunidad de conocer a los miembros del nuevo Centro de Asistencia Técnica NYS TEACHS, revisar las disposiciones de la Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento en lo que respecta a la identificación y la inscripción inmediata, y recibir recursos para apoyar el trabajo de McKinney. -Vento enlaces. Si se perdió el seminario web o le gustaría revisar el contenido y los materiales más a fondo, consulte los enlaces a continuación al seminario web grabado, los recursos clave y la encuesta de seguimiento de los participantes. Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint For more resources, visit the Dispute Resolution page . Volver al aprendizaje profesional

Find resources to help you determine eligibility for students in temporary housing here. Determinación de la elegibilidad para McKinney-Vento Button La Ley de Asistencia Educativa para Personas sin Hogar de McKinney-Vento es una ley federal que analiza la educación pública de niños y jóvenes en viviendas temporales. Según McKinney-Vento y la ley estatal, se considera que los estudiantes se encuentran en una vivienda temporal si su residencia nocturna no es fija, regular y adecuada. Algunos ejemplos de vivienda temporal incluyen: Compartir la vivienda con otros debido a la pérdida de la vivienda, dificultades económicas u otra razón similar, Vivir en moteles, hoteles, parques de casas rodantes, áreas de acampada, Vivir en refugios de emergencia o transitorios, Abandonar en hospitales, Vivir en en lugar público o privado no diseñado para dormir, Vivir en carros, parques, edificios abandonados, estaciones de autobús o tren, etc. Vivir migratorio en las circunstancias descritas anteriormente. Preguntas frecuentes sobre este tema Ver tema por categoría: Forms & Templates New York State Housing Questionnaire (English) This form is to be completed when a student first enrolls, and any time a change in housing status occurs. There are no wrong answers. This form may be filled out independently, or the McKinney-Vento Liaison can assist. To access a list of McKinney-Vento Liaisons, please visit https://www.nysteachs.org/liaisons Laws & Guidance New York State Housing Questionnaire: MV Liaison Companion Refer to this page when supporting a family. Do not hand this form to families. ✓ Ensure placement of a housing questionnaire within the first few pages of the registration packet (paper or electronic). ✓ NYSED requires implementation and administration of a housing questionnaire at the time of enrollment and upon any change of address. Laws & Guidance Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility for Students in Direct Placements NYS Education Department The purpose of this field memo is to assist Local Child Education Agencies (LEAs) and McKinney-Vento liaisons (also known as LEA liaisons or homeless liaisons) with McKinney-Vento eligibility determinations when a student has been removed from his/her home because of an allegation of abuse or neglect and the child welfare agency arranges for a relative or family friend to assume temporary custody of the student, rather than place the student in foster care. In most of these cases, at least initially, the student should be considered homeless and therefore protected under the McKinney-Vento Act and related state law. Forms & Templates NYC Housing Questionnaire NYC Department of Education The NYC Department of Education’s Housing Questionnaire must be given to all students/families when they enroll and any time they report a change of address. The Housing Questionnaire asks about students’ living arrangements in order to identify and provide services to students in temporary housing. To get this form in other languages go to: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/new-students#jump-to-heading-37 Forms & Templates Sample Enrollment Process for Students in Temporary Housing Every Local Educational Agency (LEA) must ensure that students who are experiencing homelessness are immediately enrolled in school. This is a Sample Enrollment Process that school districts may follow for immediately enrolling students experiencing homelessness. Laws & Guidance McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Reauthorized by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the public education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. The text attached here is the latest version of the law since it was reauthorized on December 10, 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children - RED LINED VERSION NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Below, along with the link to download the new text of the law, you will find a link to a marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Laws & Guidance New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Below, along with the link to download the new text of the law, you will find a link to a marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. Laws & Guidance Supporting the Success of Homeless Children and Youths United States Department of Education Fact Sheet Laws & Guidance Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths United States Department of Education On March 2, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) revised the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program. This revised Non-Regulatory Guidance replaces the July 2016 Guidance and includes new questions and answers on the amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act made by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which took effect on October 1, 2016, and new technical assistance on promising practices for implementing homeless education requirements at the State and local levels. The Non-Regulatory Guidance can be downloaded below. An accompanying factsheet is also available. In July 2018, U.S. DOE published a letter and addendum to the Non-Regulatory Guidance regarding Title I set-asides for students experiencing homelessness. Guides & Fact Sheets Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services NCHE Brief This issue brief, from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), provides background on the McKinney-Vento Act and is designed to help school staff members in applying the definition of homelessness under the law to individual children and youth. About the Source NCHE: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Guides & Fact sheets Confirming Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services NCHE Brief This issue brief from NCHE provides helpful information on what to do and what not to do when determining if a student is eligible for services under McKinney-Vento. Please note: with the reauthorization of McKinney-Vento under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which went into effect on October 1, 2016, there are stronger privacy protections relating to the confidentiality of address information for students in temporary housing. For more information, please see our page on student privacy. About the Source NCHE: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Laws & Guidance McKinney-Vento Guidance Regarding Shared Housing Affidavit NYSED Field Memo NYSED’s McKinney-Vento Field Memo #06-2009 (October 2009) describes the limits on when school districts can use shared housing and proof of residency affidavits in the enrollment of students claiming to be homeless. Note: This memo was published in 2009 and thus does not contain the most up-to-date housing questionnaire. For that document, please see Housing Questionnaire. Forms & Templates Template End-of-Year Letter NYS-TEACHS Districts are encouraged to check in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the end of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and make appropriate arrangements for the next school year if there has been a change. This template letter can be used to reach out to families for this purpose. Guides & Fact Sheets McKinney-Vento Tips for Parents and Guardians NYS TEACHS This issue brief, from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), provides background on the McKinney-Vento Act and is designed to help school staff members in applying the definition of homelessness under the law to individual children and youth.

Teaching strategies to reach highly mobile children Estrategias de enseñanza para llegar a niños con mucha movilidad Recursos del tema Ver tema por categoría: Research & Reports Classrooms with Revolving Doors: Recommended Practices for Teachers of At-Risk and Highly Mobile Students - FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Teachers whose classrooms seem to have revolving doors with students entering, withdrawing, and even re-entering throughout the school year, face a variety of challenges in meeting the needs of such highly mobile students and their more stable peers. These two briefs describe some the challenges and offers recommendations to teachers based on the literature and case studies of award-winning teachers with a variety of students in their classrooms who moved frequently. Research & Reports Classrooms with Revolving Doors: Recommended Practices for Teachers of At-Risk and Highly Mobile Students - FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS Teachers whose classrooms seem to have revolving doors with students entering, withdrawing, and even re-entering throughout the school year, face a variety of challenges in meeting the needs of such highly mobile students and their more stable peers. These two briefs describe some the challenges and offers recommendations to teachers based on the literature and case studies of award-winning teachers with a variety of students in their classrooms who moved frequently. Research & Reports Effective Teaching and At-Risk/Highly Mobile Students: What Do Award-Winning Teachers Do? This study, designed jointly by the National Center for Homeless Education and The College of William and Mary, explores the critical role of the classroom teacher in contributing to the education of at-risk and highly mobile students. The study includes a review of the literature on the effective teaching of at-risk and highly mobile students and an exploration of the beliefs and practices of six teachers who won national and/or state awards for working with students in difficult circumstances. About the Source: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Research & Reports National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Mobility Study Bibliography This NCHE bibliography, updated September 2011, provides a broad list of research studies addressing the issue of mobility and its effects on a child’s or youth’s education. About the Source: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Guides & Fact Sheets Quick Tip Sheet Series NYS-TEACHS: Our Quick Tip Sheets provide detailed information about the rights of students experiencing homelessness in a one-page format. Each guide is targeted to a specific school role. Website Reading on the Go! Reading on the Go! is a two-volume project that explores reading instruction for students experiencing high mobility as a result of high poverty. About the Source: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Guides & Fact Sheets Students on the Move: Reaching and Teaching Highly Mobile Children and Youth This handbook, a joint publication of the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education, provides an overview of research on the education of various groups of students who tend to be highly mobile. The handbook discusses migratory children and youth, children and youth experiencing homelessness, children of military families, and students experiencing mobility on a global scale. About the Source: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Guides & Fact Sheets Tips for Supporting Mobile Students This brief from Project HOPE, Virginia’s Education of Homeless Children and Youth program housed at the College of William and Mary, discusses what schools can do to support the education of highly mobile students.

View the webinar Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Living in Temporary Housing Regreso a clases con McKinney-Vento El Centro de Asistencia Técnica y Educativa del Estado de Nueva York ofreció el seminario web “Regreso a la escuela con McKinney-Vento” el 26 de agosto de 12:00 a 13:00. El seminario web fue diseñado para brindar la oportunidad de conocer a los miembros del nuevo Centro de Asistencia Técnica NYS TEACHS, revisar las disposiciones de la Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento en lo que respecta a la identificación y la inscripción inmediata, y recibir recursos para apoyar el trabajo de McKinney. -Vento enlaces. Si se perdió el seminario web o le gustaría revisar el contenido y los materiales más a fondo, consulte los enlaces a continuación al seminario web grabado, los recursos clave y la encuesta de seguimiento de los participantes. Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint Volver al aprendizaje profesional

Information for educators on the McKinney-Vento Act, signs of homelessness, and ways educators can help. Educadores McKinney Vento Según la Ley McKinney-Vento, es función de la agencia educativa local (LEA) designar un enlace para los niños y jóvenes sin hogar. La "LEA" es el distrito escolar. * El enlace LEA coordina los servicios para asegurar que los niños y jóvenes sin hogar se inscriban en la escuela y tengan la oportunidad de triunfar académicamente. Si bien la LEA es responsable de garantizar el cumplimiento de la Ley McKinney-Vento, la mayoría de las veces es el personal de la escuela quien tiene el primer contacto con un estudiante sin hogar. La identificación de los estudiantes elegibles para recibir apoyo a través de McKinney-Vento es el primer paso fundamental para satisfacer las necesidades de estos estudiantes. Los maestros, ayudantes, consejeros, enfermeras y otro personal de la escuela pueden ayudar aprendiendo cómo identificar signos de falta de hogar y estrategias para ayudar a los estudiantes sin hogar a tener éxito en la escuela. * En algunos estados, las escuelas autónomas se designan como LEA. En esos estados, las escuelas autónomas también deben asumir el papel de la LEA en el cumplimiento de los mandatos de la Ley McKinney-Vento. POR QUÉ MCKINNEY-VENTO ES IMPORTANTE PARA LOS EDUCADORES Los maestros desempeñan un papel fundamental en la creación de un entorno de clase seguro y de apoyo para todos los estudiantes. Para los estudiantes en viviendas temporales, un entorno seguro y de apoyo incluye la sensibilidad al estrés y el trauma que a menudo acompañan a la falta de vivienda. Los maestros de aula brindan la estabilidad que tanto necesitan los estudiantes sin hogar y, a menudo, son los primeros miembros del personal en notar señales de que el estado de la vivienda de un estudiante ha cambiado. Desempeñan un papel fundamental en conectar a estos estudiantes con los recursos y el apoyo necesarios. <Volver Obtener recursos> Signs of Homelessness SEÑALES DE SIN HOGAR Familiarizarse con las características comunes de los estudiantes en viviendas temporales, que incluyen: Matrícula en varias escuelas, brechas en el aprendizaje, problemas de asistencia Mala higiene, falta de preparación para la clase, agotamiento extremo Problemas de comportamiento continuos, ya que pueden ser el resultado del estrés crónico o el estrés relacionado con la inestabilidad de la vivienda. Señales sociales como timidez extrema, apego, dificultad con las relaciones con compañeros y / o adultos, "mayor" más allá de los años, inusualmente agresivo o retraído Falta de participación en clases / excursiones y / o actividades extracurriculares. <Volver Obtener recursos> Ways Educators can help FORMAS EN QUE LOS EDUCADORES PUEDEN AYUDAR Sea sensible al estigma de la falta de vivienda (por ejemplo, hable con el estudiante en privado sobre la situación de la vida y utilice el término "albergado temporalmente" en lugar de "sin techo"). Hacer que el estudiante se sienta seguro y bienvenido (por ejemplo, conectar deliberadamente al estudiante con un programa de tutoría u otra actividad extracurricular; poner bocadillos y / o suministros de higiene disponibles; elogiar el esfuerzo y las fortalezas para generar confianza; brindar al estudiante oportunidades para liderar; enfatizar la asociación , no poder; etc.). Asegúrese de que el estudiante tenga todas las oportunidades para participar en las actividades escolares. Considere usar fondos del Título I para proporcionar útiles escolares / para proyectos, cubrir las tarifas de las excursiones, comprar uniformes, etc. <Volver Obtener recursos>

Data Collection and Reporting (Rest of State) Regreso a clases con McKinney-Vento Presented in Collaboration w/ the Office of Information and Reporting Services El Centro de Asistencia Técnica y Educativa del Estado de Nueva York ofreció el seminario web “Regreso a la escuela con McKinney-Vento” el 26 de agosto de 12:00 a 13:00. El seminario web fue diseñado para brindar la oportunidad de conocer a los miembros del nuevo Centro de Asistencia Técnica NYS TEACHS, revisar las disposiciones de la Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento en lo que respecta a la identificación y la inscripción inmediata, y recibir recursos para apoyar el trabajo de McKinney. -Vento enlaces. Si se perdió el seminario web o le gustaría revisar el contenido y los materiales más a fondo, consulte los enlaces a continuación al seminario web grabado, los recursos clave y la encuesta de seguimiento de los participantes. Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint PDF de PowerPoint Volver al aprendizaje profesional

View the webinar about Meeting the Needs of Recently Arrived Children and Youth Regreso a clases con McKinney-Vento El Centro de Asistencia Técnica y Educativa del Estado de Nueva York ofreció el seminario web “Regreso a la escuela con McKinney-Vento” el 26 de agosto de 12:00 a 13:00. El seminario web fue diseñado para brindar la oportunidad de conocer a los miembros del nuevo Centro de Asistencia Técnica NYS TEACHS, revisar las disposiciones de la Ley de Asistencia para Personas sin Hogar McKinney-Vento en lo que respecta a la identificación y la inscripción inmediata, y recibir recursos para apoyar el trabajo de McKinney. -Vento enlaces. Si se perdió el seminario web o le gustaría revisar el contenido y los materiales más a fondo, consulte los enlaces a continuación al seminario web grabado, los recursos clave y la encuesta de seguimiento de los participantes. Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint Volver al aprendizaje profesional

View the webinar Planning Your LEA Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Regreso a clases con McKinney-Vento All Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including all school districts, charter schools, and BOCES, must designate an appropriate staff person to serve as the McKinney-Vento liaison to help students in temporary housing and their families. This session is designed especially for McKinney Vento liaisons who are new to their role in implementing the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. By the end of the webinar, participant s will: Provide information about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Describe the role and responsibilities of a McKinney-Vento liaison. Fulfill the responsibilities of a McKinney-Vento liaison as the primary point of contact for families. Utilize resources to support families, children, and youth experiencing temporary housing. Recursos clave PDF de PowerPoint For more resources on the roles and responsibilities of Liaisons, visit the Liaison page . Volver al aprendizaje profesional