Contact UsMcKinney-Vento Training Webinars
MCKINNEY-VENTO 101: BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Description: In this interactive webinar, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) presenters will provide a high-level overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Topics will include:
- Understanding the relationship between housing and school performance
- Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program Basics
- Eligibility for McKinney-Vento rights and services
- School selection and immediate school enrollment
- Transportation
- Dispute Resolution
Attendees can interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-101-basic-requirements-of-the-mckinney-vento-act/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
MCKINNEY-VENTO SCHOOL SELECTION RIGHTS
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e49138ef-0ac9-4abf-bdc0-3259d938120f@73e15cf5-5dbb-46af-a862-753916269d73
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important changes related to school selection for homeless children and youth under the McKinney-Vento Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Presenters will cover:
- McKinney-Vento basics and context
- The McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of 'school of origin'
- McKinney-Vento provisions related to determining the best interest of a student in terms of school selection (local school or school of origin)
- The provision of school-of-origin transportation to currently homeless students and formerly homeless students who have become permanently housed
- McKinney-Vento provisions related to dispute resolution, including disputes about school enrollment and selection
Attendees can interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-school-selection-rights/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR MCKINNEY-VENTO RIGHTS & SERVICES
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youth. Presenters will cover:
- Understanding the dynamics of family and youth homelessness
- The McKinney-Vento definition of homeless
- McKinney-Vento provisions on dispute resolution, including disputes related to eligibility
Attendees can interact with presenters and fellow attendees through scenarios and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/determining-eligibility-webinar/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
SUPPORTING THE EDUCATION OF UNACCOMPANIED STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f56ab2c7-a5f6-4fdc-819f-d49e755e8ba9@73e15cf5-5dbb-46af-a862-753916269d73
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review key concepts related to the education of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:
- The definitions of "unaccompanied" and "homeless"
- K-12 educational rights and supports for unaccompanied homeless students
- Supports for unaccompanied homeless youth transitioning to higher education
Attendees can interact with presenters, work through scenarios, and participate in Q&A.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/supporting-the-education-of-unaccompanied-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
PAVING THE WAY TO COLLEGE FOR STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/289dc67b-a988-4887-9a7e-1f5820f86a66@73e15cf5-5dbb-46af-a862-753916269d73
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important information about supports available to youth experiencing homelessness as they seek to attend college. Attendees can hope to gain a better understanding of:
- Fee waiver options for college entrance exams and college application fees
- The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process for students experiencing homelessness with their family/parent/guardian and students experiencing homelessness on their own (unaccompanied homeless youth)
- Options for seeking financial assistance beyond federal financial aid
- Options for undocumented youth wishing to attend college
Attendees can interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/nche-webinar-materials-paving-the-way-to-college-for-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
UNDERSTANDING DOUBLED UP
Tuesday, August 22, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
Register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/67577945-389a-485a-83d3-8cb8fb9e292a@73e15cf5-5dbb-46af-a862-753916269d73
Description: In this 45-minute NCHE webinar, presenters explore the issue of doubling-up. Doubled-up is the informal wording used to describe a concept included in the McKinney-Vento Act's definition of homeless. It refers to shared living arrangements, some of which may be considered homeless, while others may not be, depending on various factors. In this session, attendees will explore some of these factors in greater detail. Attendees also will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/understanding-doubled-up/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
[Updated: 06/17/2024]
[This page was updated on 06/17/2024]
