MCKINNEY-VENTO 101: BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT

Tuesday October 25, 2022 | 1:00PM-2:00PM CST

Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DlYrh6bfRyuMW6TXMvIcGw
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) 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 will have the opportunity to 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: National Center for Homeless Education Staff