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2025 LACOE HES Annual Report Brief 120125

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Accessing CALPADS Homeless Student Reports

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Accessing CALPADS Homeless Student Reports

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Know Your Numbers (state and local level)

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UCSF- 2024 LACOE HES Annual Report Brief

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2024 LACOE HES Annual Report Brief 08122024 V2

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California Homeless Education Technical Assistance Centers [HETAC] Training & Educational Videos for School Staff 

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California Homeless Education Technical Assistance Centers [HETAC] Training & Educational Videos for School Staff 

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California Homeless Education Technical Assistance Centers [HETAC] Training & Educational Videos: California Homeless Education Technical Assistance Centers (HETAC) Educational Videos

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California Homeless Education Technical Assistance Centers [HETAC] Training & Educational Videos

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Learn more about upcoming trainings and events of interest to homeless education practitioners, including those hosted by the California Homeless Education Technical Assistance Center (HETAC) and the California Department of Education's Homeless Education program. Click on each event in the calendar to learn more, including how to register to participate. Attendance at some events is restricted to particular role groups (e.g., county office of education homeless liaisons) and therefore not open to the general public.

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HETAC Training and Events Calendar - California Homeless Education and Technical Assistance Center

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Instructions for Homeless Policy and Requirements Reporting

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Instructions: Homeless Policy and Requirements - Consolidated Application (CA Dept of Education)

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Consolidated Application and Reporting System data entry instructions for the 2022–23 Homeless Education Policy, Requirements, and Implementation data collection form.

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The Ed-Data website was designed to offer educators, policy makers, the legislature, parents, and the public quick access to timely and comprehensive data about K-12 education in California.

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Fiscal, Demographic, and Performance Data on California's K-12 Schools

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2024 District Performance- Homeless Group

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Education experts predict that 5% to 10% of socioeconomically disadvantaged students experience homelessness at any point in time. This workbook contains a list of all Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in Los Angeles County and specifies whether the count of homeless students in each LEA falls within this range, utilizing Free and Reduced Price Meal eligibility as a proxy for socioeconomic status.

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Explore homeless enrollment and percent change

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CDE GIS Map: Homeless Census Day Enrollment by School District

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2023-24 and 2024-25 CARS Schedule

2023-24 Spring Release

ConApp Submission Period

Submission Window

Initial Certification Deadline

Amendment/Review Window

Final Close Date

2023-24 Spring Release (2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 forms below)

July 14, 2023 to
August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023

September 1, 2023 to
September 30, 2023

September 30, 2023

2021-22 Data Collection Forms

2022-23 Data Collection Forms

Title I, Part A Nonprofit Private School Students Served

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Facilities Report

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Students Served

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Outcomes

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Academic Performance

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Expenditure Report, 12 Months

Title II, Part A FY Expenditure Report, 12 Months

Title III English Learner Nonprofit Private School Reimbursement

Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, 12 Months

Title III Immigrant Nonprofit Private School Students Served

Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, 12 Months

Homeless Education Policy, Requirements, and Implementation

2023-24 Data Collection Forms

2023-24 Data Collection Forms

2023-24 Winter Release

Note: The 2023-24 Winter Release dates above are tentative and subject to change.

2021-22 Data Collection Forms

Title I, Part A Local Educational Agency (LEA) Closeout Report

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Expenditure, Closeout Report

Title II, Part A Fiscal Year Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months

Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months

Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months

Title IV, Part A LEA Closeout Report

Title V, Part B Subpart 2 Rural and Low-Income Schools (RLIS) LEA Closeout Report

2022-23 Data Collection Forms

Title I, Part A LEA Carryover

Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, 18 Months

Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, 18 Months

Title IV, Part A LEA Use of Funds and Carryover

Title V, Part B Subpart 2 RLIS LEA Use of Funds and Carryover

2023-24 Data Collection Forms

Federal Transferability

Title I, Part A Nonprofit Private School Low Income Count

Title I, Part A School Student Counts

Title I, Part A Nonprofit Private School Equitable Services Reservations

Title I, Part A LEA Allocation and Reservations

Title I, Part A School Allocations

Title I, Part A Notification of Authorization of Schoolwide Program

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 LEA Allocations and Reservations

Title II, Part A / Title III Nonprofit Private School Participation

Title II, Part A LEA Allocations

Title III English Learner LEA Allocations and Reservations

Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, 6 Months

Title III Immigrant LEA Allocations and Reservations

Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, 6 Months

Title IV, Part A Nonprofit Private School Participation

Title IV, Part A LEA Allocations

Consolidation of Administrative Funds

2024-25 Spring Release

Note: The 2024-25 Spring Release dates above are tentative and subject to change.

2022-23 Data Collection Forms

2023-24 Data Collection Forms

Title I, Part A Nonprofit Private School Students Served

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Facilities Report

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Students Served

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Outcomes

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Academic Performance

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Expenditure Report, 12 Months

Title II, Part A FY Expenditure Report, 12 Months

Title III English Learner Nonprofit Private School Reimbursement

Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, 12 Months

Title III Immigrant Nonprofit Private School Students Served

Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, 12 Months

Homeless Education Policy, Requirements, and Implementation

2024-25 Data Collection Forms

Note: The 2024-25 Spring Release dates above are tentative and subject to change.

2024-25 Data Collection Forms

2024-25 Winter Release

Note: The 2024-25 Winter Release dates above are tentative and subject to change.

2022-23 Data Collection Forms

Title I, Part A LEA Closeout Report

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Expenditure, Closeout Report

Title II, Part A Fiscal Year Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months

Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months

Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months

Title IV, Part A LEA Closeout Report

Title V, Part B Subpart 2 RLIS LEA Closeout Report

2023-24 Data Collection Forms

Title I, Part A LEA Carryover

Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, 18 Months

Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, 18 Months

Title IV, Part A LEA Use of Funds and Carryover

Title V, Part B Subpart 2 RLIS LEA Use of Funds and Carryover

2024-25 Data Collection Forms

Federal Transferability

Title I, Part A Nonprofit Private School Low Income Count

Title I, Part A School Student Counts

Title I, Part A Nonprofit Private School Equitable Services Reservations

Title I, Part A LEA Allocation and Reservations

Title I, Part A School Allocations

Title I, Part A Notification of Authorization of Schoolwide Program

Title I, Part D Subpart 2 LEA Allocations and Reservations

Title II, Part A / Title III Nonprofit Private School Participation

Title II, Part A LEA Allocations

Title III English Learner LEA Allocations and Reservations

Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, 6 Months

Title III Immigrant LEA Allocations and Reservations

Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, 6 Months

Title IV, Part A Nonprofit Private School Participation

Title IV, Part A LEA Allocations

Consolidation of Administrative Funds

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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The Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) calendar and the list of the data collection forms for the current and upcoming fiscal year releases.

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C/A 5.4 – Homeless Students Enrolled – Unduplicated Count by School - CALPADS User Manual

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Use this worksheet to monitor and compare the status and change for all students vs homeless student group.

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Jan 31-Mastering the Dashboard Navigator (CA Dashboard LEA Worksheet)

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Downloadable data files about Homeless Student Enrollment by Dwelling Type disaggregated by race/ethnicity, gender, student group, and grade level. Cumulative Enrollment and Homeless Student Enrollment are also provided.

Files include state, county, district, and school level data. Please refer to the file structure for details on which data are included in the file. For more information about the Homeless Student Enrollment data, please visit the Information about the Homeless Student Enrollment Report web page. Data are not included for districts and independently reporting charter schools (IRCs) that did not certify their California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) End-of-Year 3 submission.

Note: To protect student privacy, data are suppressed (*) on the Homeless Student Enrollment downloadable files if the cell size within a selected student population (cumulative enrollment) is 10 or less.

Instructions: Click on the file name you wish to download and save the file to your computer. To view the file, import and open the file in a database or spreadsheet program.

Last Reviewed: Friday, December 15, 2023

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Homeless Enrollment Downloadable Data Files - Accessing Educational Data (CA Dept of Education)

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Downloadable data files about Homeless Student Enrollment by Dwelling Type disaggregated by race/ethnicity, gender, student group, and grade level. Cumulative Enrollment and Homeless Student Enrollment are also provided.

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Report 5.5 - Homeless Student List - CALPADS User Manual

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Homeless Data Collection Timelines - Student Group Information (CA Dept of Education)

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Data collection timelines for local educational agencies (LEA’s) as it relates to their homeless education program for California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CAPLADS) and Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS).

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California Fires – and Homeless Education Program

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California Fires – and Homeless Education Program

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Homeless Student Enrollment by Dwelling Type NEW Report Step-by-step guide

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The HSE report provides a total count of all students who were cumulatively enrolled during the academic year (AY) and, of those students, the number and percent who were reported as being homeless at some point during that time (July 1 – June 30).

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Recording 3: Chronic Absenteeism Indicator

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Children and youth experiencing homelessness by dwelling type, subgroup, and grade levels.

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Recording 5: English Learner Progress Indicator

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Description: In this webinar, presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education and Child Care Aware of America will explore legislative requirements and implementation strategies for serving young homeless children under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Program. Presenters from the Alabama Departments of Education and Human Resources also will discuss the development of a state-level collaboration to serve homeless families under CCDF in Alabama. Topics to be covered include:

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (CCDBG) provisions related to serving young homeless children and their families

Requirements for reporting data on young homeless children served by CCDF providers, including understanding the definition of homeless to be used for data collection purposes

Provisions related to young homeless children included in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Program Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (draft regulations)

State- and local-level strategies for collaborating to improve services to young homeless children and their families

Presenters will allow ample time to respond to questions.

Presenters:
Christina Dukes, National Center for Homeless Education
Kim Engelman, Child Care Aware of America
Jeanetta Green, Alabama Department of Human Resources
LaDonna Rudolph, Alabama Department of Education
Date recorded: September 20, 2016
Length: 1 hour, 2 minutes
Webinar recording: https://uncg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5bhdhPI24y6Ar8F

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Paving the Way to College for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Tuesday, August 18, 2022 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET

Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j6fpxXP_SUGrqADiGCLKZw
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 will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods.

Providing Wraparound Services Under ARP-HCY

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET

Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SIh5TZC_SR6UR0td1pwwmQ
Description: In this webinar, presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), state educational agencies (SEAs), and local educational agencies (LEAs) explore creative approaches on how to provide wraparound services for homeless children and youth using American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief - Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) funding. Topics will include:

Methods used to determine how to utilize ARP-HCY funding (e.g., needs assessments, surveys, questionnaires)

Collaborations with community partners

Projects implemented

Impacts and results of the projects implemented (including anticipated results)

Plans for sustainability beyond ARP-HCY funding

UNDERSTANDING DOUBLED UP

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | 2:00PM-2:45PM ET

Register: https://uncg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yi_N_pa6QJ-UxuvyQA0STA
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.

MCKINNEY-VENTO SCHOOL SELECTION RIGHTS

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 | 2:00PM-3:00PM ET

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 will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods.

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Group Training – National Center for Homeless Education

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Data is viewable statewide and in Continuum of Care (CoC) region totals.

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YOU COUNT California Youth Homelessness Data Hub

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Child and youth homelessness data at the county and Congressional levels. The profiles also include data at the national, state, and school district levels.

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The McKinney-Vento Act provides educational protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness, including transportation requirements to provide school stability. Yet access to transportation for students experiencing homelessness remains one of the biggest challenges that school districts and early learning programs face. Districts and programs are rising to meet current challenges by finding ways to remove transportation barriers with multiple funding sources and strategies. Please join SchoolHouse Connection along with school district liaisons to hear innovative transportation strategies, including how ARP-HCY funds can be used.

FAFSA numbers have continued to decline due to the pandemic, creating concern that higher education is out of reach for many young people. Youth experiencing homelessness often face many barriers while filling out the FAFSA. In this interview style webinar, we'll hear how Frederick County, MD created a new initiative to pair a mentor with seniors who are experiencing homelessness in an effort to provide support to complete the FAFSA, create a post-secondary plan, and strengthen organizational skills. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about this program, how American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth funds can be used to build similar programs, and ask questions.
Watch the Recording
SY22 FAFSA Mentor Program Job Description
SY22 FAFSA Mentor Program-external

Canton City School District collaborates with a community partner (Alliance for Children and Families) to help families access housing assistance using TANF funds (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Canton's ARP HCY strategies include hiring a housing navigator, and the expansion of a parent resource center to provide job assistance services, food and hygiene products, and connections to community organizations once a week in an easily accessible, central location.
Watch the Recording

Toledo Public Schools is working with the City of Toledo to spend down a multi-million dollar grant to assist families who are facing eviction and families experiencing homelessness, and is coordinating with local agencies to link families with financial opportunity coaches and workforce development. ARP HCY strategies include truancy prevention and supporting trauma-informed work.
Watch the Recording

The Ohio Valley Educational Service District (ESC) serves 12 school districts and 2 Career Centers within four rural counties in southeastern Ohio. The regional liaison connects families with legal aid, has begun building relationships with realtors, and is exploring a tenant certification program to help address housing barriers.
Watch the Recording

Metropolitan School District of Warren Township and Indianapolis Public Schools work together as part of a regional consortium of McKinney-Vento liaisons addressing eviction prevention and response, and family and youth homelessness. Strategies include working with local judges in eviction courts, local trustee offices, and housing navigators.
Watch the Recording

Cincinnati Public Schools' Project Connect collaborates with a university legal clinic and eviction court to identify and assist families facing eviction, and also partners with the local public housing authority to help families access vouchers. Strategies for using ARP HCY include a "Wellness on Wheels" program to provide health services for parents and children, a housing/shelter specialist, and a resource locator app.
Watch the Recording
Download the Evictions Court MOU

Learning from Liaisons: Evictions, ARP Strategies, and More (Richmond Public Schools)
Date Recorded: September 28, 2021

Learning from Liaisons: Evictions, ARP Strategies, and More (Roanoke City Schools)
Date Recorded: September 23, 2021

Roanoke City Schools developed a system for tracking rental units, is working with public housing authorities to get information to families at risk of eviction, and is directing privately raised funds to help meet the housing-related needs of families experiencing homelessness. Ideas for using ARP HCY funds include additional staff capacity, transportation, and a student-parent resource center.
Watch the Recording
Download the Powerpoint

The New ARP Homeless Funding: An Overview and Discussion of ED's July 6 Announcement
Date Recorded: July 27, 2021

On July 6, the U.S Department of Education made available a brief application for states to apply for $600 million from the American Rescue Plan Act specifically to support the school identification, enrollment, participation, and success of children and youth experiencing homelessness. This is in addition to the $200 million released this spring. This webinar will review the timing, allocation, application, and uses of ARP Homeless funds. Which LEAs will receive funding, how much, and when? We'll also highlight ideas and strategies for making the most of this historic opportunity to expand and improve systems to identify and support children and youth experiencing homelessness, and respond to the heightened needs and challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch the Recording
Download the Powerpoint

Supporting Young Children Experiencing Homelessness with ARP Funds
Date Recorded: June 29, 2021
[Co-hosted by the National Head Start Association and the National Association of Elementary School Principals]
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), Congress' most recent package for COVID-19 relief, includes billions of dollars dedicated to infants, toddlers, children and youth experiencing homelessness. In addition to the$800 million in education funding included for identifying and supporting children and youth experiencing homelessness, there are opportunities across other funding streams to target supports for young children and families experiencing homelessness. Join us for this webinar to hear more about the funds available for and ways that Head Start, Early Head Start, schools, and community partners can use them.
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Bust Out of the Box! Bold Ideas for Using Unprecedented ARP Homeless Children and Youth Funding

The American Rescue Plan included $800 million in funding specifically to support the identification, enrollment, attendance, and school participation of children and youth experiencing homelessness, including through wrap-around services. Funds can be used flexibly to meet a broad range of needs. 25% of these funds already are available to states and will be hitting some LEAs soon; the remainder will go out later this summer. Some LEAs will be receiving two or more times their typical McKinney-Vento grant, while others will be receiving McKinney-Vento funds for the first time. This creates an unprecedented opportunity for states and LEAs to reframe, refresh, and refocus their entire McKinney-Vento program, from our youngest children through youth transitioning to post-secondary education, and with equity at the core of all decisions. Join us as our weekly conversation series continues, and we hear and share bold, out-of-the-box ideas for maximizing the impact of ARP Homeless Children and Youth Funding.

How to Use ARP Homeless Education Funding to Identify and Serve Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: May 3, 2021

Congress dedicated $800 million in education funding for children and youth experiencing homelessness, the U.S. Department of Education announced the availability of funding - now what? This webinar will review the timing, allocation, and uses of funds for the recently announced American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth Funding. We'll also provide:

Ensuring Homeless Students' Access to Meals Through P-EBT

Join SchoolHouse Connection and the Food Research & Action Center to discuss strategies states and school districts can implement to ensure students facing homelessness receive the Pandemic-EBT benefit. Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) provides nutritional resources to families who have lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to school closures. Families and youth receive money on a new or existing EBT card to help fill the school meals gap. Speakers will:
Engaging and Re-engaging Students Experiencing Homelessness During the Pandemic
For 30 minutes every Thursday in February, we'll be joined by a different homeless liaison working with students experiencing homelessness in school districts, community programs, and charter schools. The pandemic is forcing schools and personnel to rethink the way they reach and engage these students. Join our Q&A-style conversation and learn what service providers around the country are doing.

A Conversation with the CDC on School, Homelessness, and COVID-19
Date Recorded: February 3, 2021

Schools nationwide continue to face many challenges responding both to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to rising family and youth homelessness. This webinar will provide a brief overview of current issue and guidance, with the majority of the time reserved for facilitated conversation and questions and answers with senior CDC advisors on homelessness and on schooling.

Congressional Briefing: Educating Homeless Children and Youth During COVID-19
Date Recorded: October 14, 2020

Hosted by: U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE)
Moderated by: SchoolHouse Connection

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, public schools identified 1.5 million homeless children and youth, preK-12, and the U.S. Department of Education estimated that another 1.4 million children under age six experienced homelessness.

The coronavirus outbreak has created barriers to their education and survival beyond the already grave effects of homelessness, while also threatening to dramatically increase the number of children and youth who experience homelessness. School building closures and distance learning have been particularly challenging for children and youth experiencing homelessness, who also are disproportionately students of color, students with disabilities, and English learners.

Coronavirus, Charter Schools, and Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: October 1, 2020

While the McKinney-Vento Act is in full effect this school year, some of the details of implementation must adapt to changes in education brought on by COVID-19. The rights to enroll in school immediately, attend the school of origin, receive transportation, access school meals, and participate in school activities can look very different in a distance learning or hybrid learning environment. This webinar will share practical strategies being used by charter schools to support students experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, as well as address legal questions around funding, meals, and school enrollment and attendance. Whether you are new to the issue of student homelessness or have been the liaison for years, bring your questions and help us figure out the answers. A joint offering from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and SchoolHouse Connection.

College, COVID-19, and Homelessness: Building Partnerships
Date Recorded: September 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities may be relying even more on community partners to provide support and resources to youth experiencing homelessness.

Participants in this webinar will:

Preventing Evictions: What Educators Need to Know
Date Recorded: September 25, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis have put millions at risk of eviction, with disproportionate risks for families with children, especially families of color. Early childhood programs and public schools are uniquely positioned to inform and assist families to prevent eviction, thereby avoiding its harmful impact on child development, health, safety, and education. This webinar will:

Provide a "nuts and bolts" overview of the CDC's national eviction moratorium and how to use it to help families and youth

Help educators know where to find up-to-date information on state and local eviction moratoria

Provide practical strategies for when and how eviction can be prevented without an attorney, when an attorney is needed, and how to find attorneys.

Share lessons from a school-based legal clinic

Provide an overview of eviction and rent-related legislation under consideration by Congress

Implementing the McKinney-Vento Act in the COVID-19 Era
While the McKinney-Vento Act is in full effect this school year, some of the details of implementation must adapt to changes in education brought on by COVID-19. What is the threshold for remaining in the school of origin in a distance learning environment? What are transportation requirements for a student crossing district lines to attend the school of origin, if one district is in-person but the other is virtual? How does distance learning affect the allowable uses of McKinney-Vento funds? This webinar will work through scenarios and legal brainteasers that will help you provide students experiencing homelessness with their full rights and services under the McKinney-Vento Act in the COVID-19 era.

Meeting Students' Nutritional Needs This School Year
Date Recorded: September 2, 2020

Due to the impact of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to ensure students have access to the nutrition they need to thrive. Join this webinar to learn the latest on child nutrition, including flexibilities available to school districts and program providers for this school year; information about Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), and tools and resources available to districts and states to ensure program success.
Family and Youth Homelessness in the Wake of COVID-19: A Virtual Congressional Briefing Series In Collaboration with the Congressional Caucus

Co-Hosted by SchoolHouse Connection, National Network for Youth, Family Promise, and First Focus Campaign for Children

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, public schools and early childhood programs reported the highest number of children and youth experiencing homelessness on record. These numbers are expected to rise in the wake of the health and economic crises. Three unique briefings provide youth perspectives, parent perspectives, and provider perspectives on the current state of child, youth, and family homelessness, including the impact of COVID-19, long-standing racial disparities and equity challenges, gaps in current policies, and various legislative proposals, including the Emergency Family Stabilization Act and the Homeless Children and Youth Act.

Briefing #1: Youth Voices
Date Recorded: July 14, 2020

Briefing #2: Parent Voices
Date Recorded: July 16, 2020

Briefing #3: Provider Voices
Date Recorded: July 22, 2020

Federal Policy Update on Child, Youth, and Family Homelessness
Date Recorded: July 1, 2020

Virtual Conversation with SHC on COVID-19 #7: Questions, Strategies, Information
Date Recorded: May 21, 2020
Watch the recorded webinar
Download the Powerpoint

Access to Stimulus Payments for Young People
Date Recorded: May 20, 2020

Virtual Conversation with SHC and Friends on COVID-19 #6: Questions, Strategies, Information
Date Recorded: May 7, 2020

Our Names are Destiny, Lorinda, and Jose: Navigating Homelessness During COVID-19
Date Recorded: April 30, 2020

From closed campuses to canceled graduation ceremonies, over 14 million college students have been impacted by COVID-19. Many students also lost their housing and access to food. Youth with previous experiences of homelessness have even fewer back up resources. From this webinar participants will:

1. Hear the perspectives of three SHC Youth Leadership & Scholarship students who are navigating college during the coronavirus pandemic

2. Learn what higher education practitioners, service providers, and others can do to better support students experiencing homelessness during this time

3. Have the opportunity to ask questions to our youth panel about their experiences and their insights

Access to Stimulus Payments for Young People
Date Recorded: April 29, 2020

Charter Schools Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness during the COVID-19 Crisis
Date Recorded: April 24, 2020

Virtual Conversation with SHC on COVID-19 #5: Questions, Strategies, Information
Date Recorded: April 23, 2020

Virtual Conversation with SHC on COVID-19 #4: Questions, Strategies, Information
Date Recorded: April 9, 2020

Virtual Conversation with SHC on COVID-19 #3: Questions, Strategies, Information
Date Recorded: April 2, 2020

Federal Policy Update: Coronavirus Funding and Policy on Child and Youth Homelessness
Date Recorded: April 1, 2020

Virtual Conversation with SHC on COVID-19 #2: Questions, Strategies, Information
Date Recorded: March 25, 2020

Virtual Conversation with SHC on COVID-19 #1: Questions, Strategies, Information
Date Recorded: March 19, 2020

Young children staying in shelters have unique needs to ensure their development is nurtured. The Administration for Children and Families designed a self-assessment tool for shelters to use in order to assess how the physical, socio-emotional, and intellectual environment can support young children.

Presenters from SchoolHouse Connection, Partners for Impact, and the People's Emergency Center discuss the self-assessment tool, including how North Carolina and Pennsylvania have been able to work across shelter and early childhood communities to make impactful changes in the lives of families with young children experiencing homelessness.

Presenters:
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Going Deeper: Responsive Practices for Early Learning Professionals of Young Children and their Families Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: June 24, 2020

Responsive Early Education for Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: May 27, 2020

Women Experiencing Homelessness in Higher Education: Two Innovative Initiatives
Date Recorded: March 18, 2020

Partnerships that Connect Child Care and Head Start with McKinney-Vento Liaisons and Public Schools
Date Recorded: October 9, 2019
[This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #: 886811245-7667) for 1 continuing education contact hour]
This webinar will share models for connecting child care and Head Start programs through partnerships with McKinney-Vento liaisons and local school districts. Presenters will describe how they are connecting systems and changing practice to enhance enrollment of young children experiencing homelessness in early childhood programs offering quality child care and Head Start services. After an overview of relevant regulatory expectations and requirements of school districts, early care and housing to work together, presenters will describe their efforts from their positions within local school districts and housing to engage child care and Head Start providers in ways that ensure timely access to and full participation in early care and education programs and create sustainable systems that support families.
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Handouts: BELL Summary FY2018, Preschool Head Start and Child Care Policies for Children

Addressing the Challenges of Homelessness Using a Two-Generational Lens: Meeting the Needs of Young Children and Parenting Youth
Date Recorded: September 11, 2019
[This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886808546-4917) for 1 continuing education contact hour.]
This webinar will focus on the developmental, educational and learning needs of young children and their young parents who are experiencing homelessness. Presenters will describe the impact of homelessness on the development and learning of infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children and describe the impact of homelessness on the development and education of young parents, as well as their role as parents. Presenters will address the importance of ensuring that the needs of the young child, the young parent, and the parent-child relationship are all addressed, despite the narrow focus of programs that serve each age group separately. Presenters will describe how Head Start and Early Head Start exemplify the two-generational approach through teamwork and partnerships with others. Watch the recorded webinar
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Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness: Supporting Young Parents and Their Children
Date Recorded: July 24, 2019

[Presented in partnership with Parents as Teachers]

Families and their children who experience homelessness face a host of challenges and often have difficulty accessing the right services. At the same time these families face barriers to accessing supports such as home visiting.

This webinar will focus on raising home visitor awareness of the policies and rights of infants, toddlers and families experiencing homelessness. Participants will learn about an innovative Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) demonstration project in Chicago. Listeners will also have an opportunity to hear a St. Louis-based MIECHV home visitor discuss on the challenges and practitioners tips for working with families experiencing homelessness.

The audience also will learn ideas for supporting policies that eliminate barriers and provide greater access to services to support pregnant and parenting youth. Additional learning resources will be identified for the field.
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Sesame Street's National Initiative on Family Homelessness
Date Recorded: April 9, 2019

Head Start 101 for McKinney-Vento Liaisons and Homeless Service Providers
Date Recorded: February 6, 2019

North Carolina Child Care Resource & Referral
Date Recorded: October 22, 2018

How Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Agencies are Supporting Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: October 17, 2018

This webinar will highlight the ways in which Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Agencies and early childhood and housing providers are working together to increase participation of young children experiencing homelessness in early childhood programs. National and state leaders and local CCR&R staff will share information on trends and resources being used to build capacity, engage families, enroll children and support providers. Emphasis will be on partnering across provider systems to better understand community needs and implement comprehensive strategies to ensure success.
Resources:
Is My Early Childhood Program a McKinney-Vento "Preschool?"
8 Training Modules: Supporting Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness
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Head Start and McKinney-Vento: Natural Partners
Date Recorded: September 19, 2018

Pregnant and Parenting Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Best Practices in Drop-In and Residential Services
Date Recorded: August 8, 2018

Child Care for Families Experiencing Homelessness: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead, Part 2
Date Recorded: June 7, 2018

Serving Young Children Experiencing Homelessness: Practical Strategies for McKinney-Vento Liaisons and School-based Staff
Date Recorded: May 9, 2018

Child Care for Families Experiencing Homelessness: Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
Date Recorded: May 3, 2018

Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness: Supporting Young Parents and Their Children Through Education and Early Care
Date Recorded: March 7, 2018

Pregnancy, parenting, and homelessness put youth at significant risk of dropping out of high school. Lack of a high school degree, in turn, is significantly correlated with homelessness: new research finds that youth without a high school diploma or GED are 4.5 times more likely to experience homelessness; that youth who are pregnant or parenting are three times more likely to experience homelessness; and that more than one in three unmarried homeless young women is pregnant or parenting. These findings are especially alarming because homelessness in early childhood can have lifelong consequences. Helping young parents graduate from high school, and making sure that their children participate in quality early care programs, are essential to preventing future homelessness and promoting long-term economic independence. This webinar will provide an overview of educational protections and services for homeless young parents and their children, and highlight successful strategies at the state and local level. Practitioners will share lessons learned and how to build partnerships for supporting parents and children.
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Sesame Street in Communities: Traumatic Experiences
Date Recorded: November 14, 2017

An estimated 1.2 million children under the age of six experience homelessness. Homelessness and trauma are inextricably connected. Traumatic experiences change the way children's' brains are wired. But adults hold the power to help lessen its effects. It helps when children feel seen and heard by a caring adult and someone patiently teaches coping strategies and resilience-building techniques. Your friends at Sesame Street have created resources to help caring grown-ups like you mitigate the effects of traumatic experiences in the children you care for. In this webinar, we'll walk through our latest initiative, Sesame Street in Communities, and explore a selection of these resources to help you bring these protective factors to life.
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Increasing Access to PreK and Other Early Childhood Programs for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: June 27, 2017

Learning from The Life Learning Academy: How a California Public Charter High School Supports Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: December 8, 2022

The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) received $3 billion to help support schools' efforts to provide wraparound services for students. Students experiencing homelessness often rely on community support and holistic approach to education. The Life Learning Academy, a public charter high school in the Bay Area, has supported students experiencing homelessness through partnerships, workforce development, and their free housing program. In this interactive webinar, participants from charter and community schools can learn how to replicate these practices.

Special Education and Homelessness
Date Recorded: December 1, 2022

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the McKinney-Vento Act: two federal laws that sometimes interact in confusing ways. In this webinar, we dig directly into the confusion and provide clear legal guidance about how these laws work together to support children and youth with disabilities experiencing homelessness. We talk about decision-making for unaccompanied youth; immediate enrollment and timeliness of evaluations and services; transportation and allocation of costs; and early intervention and preschool special education.

Supporting High School Students Experiencing Homelessness: Lessons from Reading, PA
Date Recorded: June 1, 2021

The pandemic has made it very difficult for high schools to identify and support students experiencing homelessness. During this webinar, we'll hear from practitioners at Reading High School in Pennsylvania, a community that has a long history of providing strong support and comprehensive services to students experiencing homelessness. From this webinar, participants will:
Identification, Attendance, and Re-engagement: Current Strategies and Plans for Next Year

For 30 minutes every Thursday in April, starting on April 8, we'll be joined by a different homeless liaison working with students experiencing homelessness in school districts across the country. As schools start to re-open and planning begins for the next school year, the needs of McKinney-Vento students need to be at the forefront. Join our Q&A-style conversation and learn what service providers around the country are doing.
Racial Equity and Students Experiencing Homelessness

Part I - Centering Anti-Racist Approaches in Conversations with McKinney-Vento Families and Colleagues
Date Recorded: March 18, 2021

McKinney-Vento liaisons are responsible for the identification, enrollment, and the removal of educational barriers for students experiencing homelessness, and can create meaningful change in their districts and the lives of students experiencing homelessness. 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. It is crucial for McKinney-Vento liaisons to reflect on school and district protocols and narratives that reinforce racial bias and inequity. Even small intentional changes, such as the words we use, can have positive effects on family relationships and ultimately, the well-being and success of students.

Part II - Identifying and Serving Native Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: April 26, 2021

Part III - Black Students Experiencing Homelessness in LA County: Planning for Racial Equity
Date Recorded: May 18, 2021

New FAFSA Policies for Homeless and Foster Youth
Date Recorded: February 4, 2021

In December 2020, Congress passed significant new financial aid policies, including revisions to the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and current and former foster youth. These changes are designed to remove barriers to financial aid and improve young people's ability to access and complete higher education. This webinar will provide an overview of the provisions related to homelessness and foster care, summarize the broader changes to financial aid policy, provide timelines for implementation, offer opportunities to ask questions, and provide helpful practice resources.

FERPA and Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: January 28, 2021

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) can be confusing, especially as it pertains to the privacy of students experiencing homelessness. This webinar will use interactive scenarios to review the basics of FERPA, as well as specific issues related to: unaccompanied youth; sharing with teachers and other school staff; financial aid; and sharing information with community partners. SchoolHouse Connection's FERPA issue briefs will be the basis for the conversation.

Identifying and Staying in Touch with Homeless Students During the Pandemic: Learning from the Navigator Program in Nashville
Date Recorded: January 27, 2021

It is all too easy for students experiencing homelessness to become disconnected from school, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Metropolitan Nashville School District has had success mitigating these challenges by utilizing school employees as "navigators" to stay in touch and track families through weekly phone and video calls. Thus far, the data shows that for every 125 check-ins, navigators identified one issue they couldn't resolve through a simple phone call. Learn about the origins of the initiative, how it is implemented, impact to date, ideas for the future, and how it might be replicated in your school district.

FAFSA 101 for Liaisons and Providers
Date Recorded: October 22, 2020

Students experiencing homelessness often face many barriers applying for the Free Application for Student Federal Aid (FAFSA). This webinar is designed to help McKinney-Vento liaisons and community providers learn how to streamline the FAFSA process for unaccompanied homeless youth. This interview-style webinar will cover pertinent information regarding filling out the FAFSA. Participants from this webinar will:
1. Learn about the process of applying for the FAFSA as unaccompanied homeless youth.
2. Learn the importance of relationship-building between liaisons and community partners to prepare students for subsequent years.
3. Have the opportunity to ask questions to presenters about applying for financial aid.

Back-to-School 2020: Challenges and Strategies for Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness
Returning to school this fall entails unprecedented challenges for identifying, enrolling, and serving students experiencing homelessness. Whether schools in your community are opening with in-person classes, full distance learning, or some combination, implementing the McKinney-Vento Act will require more creativity and collaboration than ever. Join us as we discuss challenges and strategies to identify, enroll, engage, and support students and families as we return to school in the midst of a pandemic.

Calculating, Awarding, and Accepting Partial Credits for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: May 28, 2020

Undocumented Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: April 28, 2020

Charter Schools Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness during the COVID-19 Crisis
Date Recorded: April 24, 2020

FERPA and Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: April 22, 2020

Calculating, Awarding, and Accepting Partial Credits for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: March 31, 2020

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) added provisions to the McKinney-Vento Act requiring states to have procedures to identify and remove barriers to students experiencing homelessness receiving credit for partial coursework they complete, even when they are moving from school to school. Since ESSA's passage, many states have passed laws or regulations on partial credits for students experiencing homelessness. In this webinar, we will quickly review some of those laws, with a focus on Nevada's SB 147 (2019). Then, McKinney-Vento liaisons and a school counselor will share specific strategies for how to calculate, award, and accept partial credits, so students can continue progressing toward graduation even if they change schools or miss school. We encourage McKinney-Vento liaisons and school counselors to participate in this webinar in teams, to help facilitate local replication of these practical strategies.
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State Laws to Increase High School Graduation for Students Experiencing Homelessness
CA Partial Credit Guidance
NV Partial Credit Guidance
WA Partial Credit Guidance
Rochester SD Partial Credit Worksheet Calculator
San Diego Partial Credit Resource Table

Virtual Conversation with SHC on COVID-19 #2: Questions, Strategies, Information
Date Recorded: March 25, 2020

Virtual Conversation with SHC on COVID-19: Questions, Strategies, Information
Date Recorded: March 19, 2020

New Policies to Help Youth Obtain Vital Documents: Nevada's AB 363
Date Recorded: February 27, 2020

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey as an Advocacy Tool
Date Recorded: February 19, 2020

Truancy v. Chronic Absenteeism: Supporting the Attendance of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: February 12, 2020

2020 Census and Homelessness - Hosted by the 2020 Census
Date Recorded: Febrruary 4, 2020

This webinar is a joint collaboration between the 2020 Census, Family Promise, First Focus on Children, and SchoolHouse Connection. In this webinar, we'll highlight the importance of the census, how the census impacts family and youth homelessness, and how the census impacts you!
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Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness in Charter Schools
Date Recorded: December 6, 2019

Homelessness and Chronic Absenteeism in Rural Communities
Date Recorded: November 13, 2019

Be Attentive to Attendance: How Chronic Absenteeism Affects Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: November 12, 2019
[This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886808546-5127) for 1 continuing education contact hour.]
Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness: What the Youth Risk Behavior Survey Teaches Us About Health Risks, and How Professionals Can Mitigate Them
Date Recorded: October 23, 2019
[This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886808546-5069) for 1 continuing education contact hour]
Implementing the McKinney-Vento Act: Replicable Practices and Top Tips from Experts
Date Recorded: September 17, 2019
[This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886808546-8062) for 1 continuing education contact hour.]
This interview-style webinar will share replicable strategies and top tips for implementing key aspects of the McKinney-Vento Act from four experts representing urban and rural school districts. We'll ask our guests some hard-hitting McKinney-Vento questions, such as:

When, how, and whom do you train to help with identification in your school district?

Who are your most important community partners, for identification and also for services?

What are 2-3 key LEA policies you have in place that help you implement the McKinney-Vento Act?

What are 2-3 key parts of your enrollment forms or process that help ensure immediate enrollment?

What 2-3 interventions have you seen be the most successful in increasing attendance for McKinney-Vento students?

What 2-3 interventions have you seen be the most successful in increasing high school graduation rates and transitions to higher education for McKinney-Vento students?

The Power of Relationship: How Mentorship Can Support Chronically Absent Homeless Students
Date Recorded: August 29, 2019

McKinney-Vento Train the Trainer
Date Recorded: August 15, 2019

How Improved Teacher Development Can Help Identify and Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: August 14, 2019

For many students experiencing homelessness, school is the only place of stability in their life. Like many other support staff, teachers play a crucial role in creating a classroom environment that is safe and supportive for all students, especially those who are highly mobile and have experienced the trauma that often accompanies homelessness. It is therefore critical to provide teachers with comprehensive training and professional development to help them better identify and support the academic success of homeless students. In this webinar, two school of education professors will share their best practice strategies for training both pre-service teachers and those in the field to improve identification practices and supportive services for McKinney-Vento eligible students.
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Recommended Practices for Elementary Teachers
Recommended Practices for Middle Level and High School Teachers
Tips for Teachers & Staff: How to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

Addressing the Legal Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: June 20, 2019
[In partnership with the American Bar Association]

Check out this free CLE program on innovative legal strategies for advocates and attorneys to protect the rights of students experiencing homelessness inside and outside the school gates. Panelists explore the importance of eliminating barriers and expanding access to legal services for this vulnerable population, highlight the need for collaborating and coordinating with school officials and other education advocates, and discuss the role attorneys can play in supporting this work. This program includes policy updates, and touches on screening for legal needs with respect to access to education, public benefits, housing, transportation, after-school activities, and other school-related matters. It also discusses the importance of trauma-informed legal services and ways to get involved and engage others through different forms of advocacy, including pro bono support, direct representation, and "Know Your Rights" seminars.
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Natural Disasters and Homelessness
Date Recorded: May 21, 2019

Identifying Students Experiencing Homelessness: How Small Changes in Email Communications Can Achieve Big Results
Date Recorded: May 20, 2019

Schools often struggle to identify children and youth experiencing homelessness, but identification is a critical first step in providing the support needed for educational success. This webinar will share the creation and results of a pilot project and study executed by the Office of Evaluation Sciences (OES) within the General Services Administration. The project used insights from behavioral science to develop new email communication materials to share simplified information on homelessness with school district homeless liaisons and superintendents in New Jersey, New Mexico, and New York. These simplified emails were designed to help school districts accurately identify homeless students in their districts and schools. Throughout the webinar, one member of the OES project development team and representatives from the New York and New Mexico teams will share their insights and experiences so that practitioners in other school districts and states can replicate the project and improve the identification of students experiencing homelessness.
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Tools to Identify Students Experiencing Homelessness

Improving School Attendance for Students Experiencing Homelessness: A Model School-Shelter Partnership
Date Recorded: May 6, 2019

This webinar will share the innovative model developed by the Improving School Attendance for Homeless Children (ISAHC) program in New York City, which provides new training and coordination resources to identify, address, and manage multiple systemic, intergenerational, and logistical barriers to improving school attendance among students experiencing homelessness.

Removing Barriers to Financial Aid for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (Hosted by NASFAA)
Date Recorded, April 10, 2019

Approximately one in 10 American young adults ages 18 to 25, and at least one in 30 adolescent minors ages 13 to 17, is estimated to endure homelessness on their own over the course of a year. Youth who experience homelessness face unique barriers to accessing and completing higher education, including barriers to financial aid. Yet higher education is their best opportunity for economic independence and healthier lives.

In this webinar, participants will:
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Webinar Handout
FAQ Handout
Making UHY Determinations Tool
Independent Student Status of UHY Determination for 19-20 FAFSA Letter
Be Attentive to Attendance: Leveraging Chronic Absenteeism Data to Help Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: February 27, 2019

Students who miss 10 percent or more of days enrolled are defined as chronically absent-including both excused and unexcused absences. When students consistently miss school, it is often a sign of underlying challenges and may signal a student is experiencing homelessness. How can we use available attendance data to help identify these children and youth in crisis? During this webinar, we'll talk with district homeless liaisons and researchers about the significance of attendance data for homeless students, how we can turn data into substantive interventions, and how we can transform those best practices into meaningful policy.
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1. Powerpoint: Be Attentive to Attendance_Leveraging Chronic Absenteeism Data
2. ICPH - Bridging the Graduation Gap
3. Poverty Solutions - Missing School Missing Home (Policy Brief)

Educating Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: February 13, 2019

Los Derechos y Servicios Para los Estudiantes Sin una Vivienda Estable (Education Rights and Services for Students in Unstable Housing)
Date Recorded: February 1, 2019

Muchos niños, jóvenes y familias no tienen una vivienda estable. Han perdido su casa, o no tienen dinero suficiente para mantener su hogar. Se quedan en las casas de otra gente, en moteles, en refugios, y a veces afuera. No importa dónde duermen, estos niños y jóvenes tienen el derecho de inscribirse en una escuela, de quedarse en la misma escuela mientras se cambian de un lugar a otro por las noches, y de recibir apoyo para que puedan participar y tener éxito en su escuela. En esta charla, se explicarán estos derechos y el apoyo disponible, además de contestar preguntas de los padres y estudiantes sobre los derechos de educación en general. Esta charla será grabada para que se pueda escuchar después.

Positive School Discipline Practices for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: November 13, 2018

Supporting Students in Foster Care: ESSA and Fostering Connections
Date Recorded: October 24, 2018

Educating Homeless Students in Large Urban School Districts
Date Recorded: September 17, 2018

McKinney-Vento and ESSA: Back to School Review
Date Recorded: September 11, 2018

Back to School: A Primer on Helping Homeless Students
Date Recorded: September 6, 2018

There are more than 1.3 million students in our country's public school system with no safe place to call home. If you suspect or discover that a student in your classroom or school is experiencing homelessness, you may wonder what you can do to help. This webinar will discuss the basics of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act-the primary federal law that protects the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness. We'll share helpful demographic data about this vulnerable population, explain the effects of homelessness on student achievement, and walk through best practices in getting students to graduate from high school. This webinar will empower educators new to the issue to both better understand their students' needs and support their day-to-day and long-term achievement.
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Link to Potential Warning Signs of Homelessness

Special Education, Homelessness and Foster Care
Date Recorded: August 30, 2018

Understanding Federal Student Aid Policy and Practice for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
Date Recorded: June 27, 2018

Serving Young Children Experiencing Homelessness: Practical Strategies for McKinney-Vento Liaisons and School-based Staff
Date Recorded: May 9, 2018

School Counseling Staff and Students Experiencing Homelessness: Tips and Strategies to Get to Graduation
Date Recorded: April 17, 2018

Improving High School Graduation Rates for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: April 16, 2018

FERPA, Homelessness, and Foster Care
Date Recorded: April 4, 2018

Pregnancy, parenting, and homelessness put youth at significant risk of dropping out of high school. Lack of a high school degree, in turn, is significantly correlated with homelessness: new research finds that youth without a high school diploma or GED are 4.5 times more likely to experience homelessness; that youth who are pregnant or parenting are three times more likely to experience homelessness; and that more than one in three unmarried homeless young women is pregnant or parenting. These findings are especially alarming because homelessness in early childhood can have lifelong consequences. Helping young parents graduate from high school, and making sure that their children participate in quality early care programs, are essential to preventing future homelessness and promoting long-term economic independence. This webinar will provide an overview of educational protections and services for homeless young parents and their children, and highlight successful strategies at the state and local level. Practitioners will share lessons learned and how to build partnerships for supporting parents and children.
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Native youth have the lowest high school graduation rate of students across all schools. Nationally, the American Indian/Alaskan Native high school graduation rate is 69%, far below the national average of 81%. Native Americans also disproportionately experience homelessness. Current and historical trauma contributes to disproportionately high rates of poverty, domestic and other violence, and other challenges, leading to homelessness. In this webinar, experts will share their experiences and practical strategies for serving Native American students experiencing homelessness.
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Ensuring Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: November 16, 2017

Immigrant Students Experiencing Homelessness: Latest Developments and Resources
Date Recorded: October 10, 2017

Federal rules on immigrant youth and families are changing rapidly, from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), to the rights of sponsors caring for immigrant youth, to enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This webinar will provide the latest information on rules, rights, and responsibilities for undocumented students, sponsors and families. An immigration attorney will outline do's and dont's for schools serving immigrant students, and a McKinney-Vento liaison will share her practical strategies to help students and families.
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Identifying Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: September 19, 2017

Increasing Access to PreK and Other Early Childhood Programs for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: June 27, 2017

FAFSA Fixes for Homeless and Foster Youth: What You Need to Know Now
Date Recorded: December 7, 2022

Youth with experience in foster care and with homelessness face unique barriers accessing financial aid. In 2020-2021, FAFSA completion for unaccompanied homeless youth and foster youth declined by almost 10% and 7%, respectively, compared to the prior 2019-2020 school year. The FAFSA Simplification Act aims to remove many FAFSA challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness or with experience in foster care. Most of these new provisions will go into effect for the 2023-2024 award year FAFSA, which is available now. This webinar will review recently-released guidance from the U.S. Department of Education intended to help implement the new provisions, and provide recommendations for practices, partnerships, and advocacy to ensure smooth implementation.

Research Roundup: The Empirical Basis for Current Bills Supporting College Success for Foster Youth and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: July 20, 2022

This webinar highlighted the empirical basis for two federal bills that are designed to remove barriers to college for youth who have experienced homelessness and foster care: the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2022 (HEASHFY) and the Fostering Success in Higher Education Act. Leading researchers shared how existing research supports the efficacy of the provisions included in the bills and next steps to move these important pieces of legislation forward.

Supporting Higher Education Success for Youth With Experience in Foster Care and Homelessness: A Congressional Briefing on Four Legislative Proposals that Can Make A Difference
Date Recorded: May 11, 2022

A virtual Congressional briefing organized by SchoolHouse Connection, John Burton Advocates for Youth, and the Youth Law Center was held on May 11th, 2022, in collaboration with the Offices of Representative Danny Davis and Senator Bob Casey. Senator Patty Murray was an honorary co-host.
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How an Affordable Housing Program Supports College Students
Date Recorded: May 11, 2022

Homelessness and housing insecurity have become an ever-increasing problem for college students across the country. College Housing Northwest (a nonprofit in Portland, Oregon) has been housing college students for over 50 years and is leading the way to increase regional affordable housing options. In this webinar participants will:

Establishing a Higher Education Liaison & Support Program in Your School: A Conversation w/ Middle Tennessee State University
Date Recorded: June 28, 2021

Although college students are usually considered adults, their success in many ways is dependent on an effective support system, often provided by their families. Yet many youth in foster care and homeless situations lack both family support and access to additional educational opportunities. In an effort to fill that gap for students who age out of the foster care system or are experiencing homelessness, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) created the Next Step program. This program provides students with the necessary assistance to navigate many practical issues regarding housing, academic support, and campus life. This webinar will introduce MTSU's program manual, written to help post-secondary schools navigate the challenges of establishing a single point of contact for homeless and foster youth. From this webinar, participants will:

Learn about the creation of MTSU's Next Step Program

Learn how to train and create a homeless higher education liaison on campus

Learn how to build partnerships in the community to support students experiencing homelessness and from foster care

Learn strategies on how to champion for new state legislation to help these students

Lessons Learned from the Past Year: A Panel on Supporting College Students with Experience in Foster Care & Homelessness
Date Recorded: June 9, 2021

Higher education institutions had a difficult year supporting students amidst the pandemic. But some institutions, in particular, have created support specifically for students with experience in foster care and homelessness. During this panel, participants will:

Hear from two statewide advocacy initiatives, Positive Pathways Program and Fostering Success Michigan, about the obstacles and challenges faced by students with experience in foster care and homelessness during the pandemic.

Hear from two higher education institutions from Michigan and Florida that will highlight successful strategies to support students with experience in foster care and homelessness.

Learn strategies to identify, transition, track, and support this distinct student population on college campuses.

Learn national higher education trends, upcoming policy, and opportunities for advocacy for homeless and foster youth.

Supporting High School Students Experiencing Homelessness: Lessons from Reading, PA
Date Recorded: June 1, 2021

The pandemic has made it very difficult for high schools to identify and support students experiencing homelessness. During this webinar, we'll hear from practitioners at Reading High School in Pennsylvania, a community that has a long history of providing strong support and comprehensive services to students experiencing homelessness. From this webinar, participants will:

A Virtual Panel on Barriers to Higher Education Among Homeless Youth
Date Recorded: March 3, 2021

This panel was hosted by the Hope for Living Project and featured speakers from Y2Y Harvard Square, Covenant House (FL), TGTHR, Arbor Circle, and SchoolHouse Connection Senior Higher Education Program Manager Jillian Sitjar. These speakers shared the distinct challenges youth experiencing homelessness face accessing higher education, especially with COVID, and various best practices.
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New FAFSA Policies for Homeless and Foster Youth
Date Recorded: February 4, 2021

In December 2020, Congress passed significant new financial aid policies, including revisions to the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and current and former foster youth. These changes are designed to remove barriers to financial aid and improve young people's ability to access and complete higher education. This webinar will provide an overview of the provisions related to homelessness and foster care, summarize the broader changes to financial aid policy, provide timelines for implementation, offer opportunities to ask questions, and provide helpful practice resources.

College, COVID-19, and Homelessness: Building Partnerships
Date Recorded: September 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities may be relying even more on community partners to provide support and resources to youth experiencing homelessness.

Participants in this webinar will:

FAFSA 101 for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: July 9, 2020

This webinar is designed for students experiencing homelessness who are preparing to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This webinar will cover pertinent information regarding filling out the FAFSA and understanding the financial aid package.

Participants from this webinar will:

1. Learn how to apply for financial aid as a student experiencing homelessness.

2. Learn key tips and tricks for communicating effectively with financial aid offices, McKinney-Vento liaisons, and HUD and RHYA shelter providers.

3. Have the opportunity to ask questions to presenters about applying for financial aid.

Our Names are Destiny, Lorinda, and Jose: Navigating Homelessness During COVID-19
Date Recorded: April 30, 2020

From closed campuses to canceled graduation ceremonies, over 14 million college students have been impacted by COVID-19. Many students also lost their housing and access to food. Youth with previous experiences of homelessness have even fewer back up resources. From this webinar participants will:

1. Hear the perspectives of three SHC Youth Leadership & Scholarship students who are navigating college during the coronavirus pandemic

2. Learn what higher education practitioners, service providers, and others can do to better support students experiencing homelessness during this time

3. Have the opportunity to ask questions to our youth panel about their experiences and their insights

Back to Basics: College Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: April 15, 2020

Women Experiencing Homelessness in Higher Education: Two Innovative Initiatives
Date Recorded: March 18, 2020

How A Small Rural Community College Supports Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: January 23, 2020

Creative Solutions for Supporting Homeless College Students in an Urban Environment
Date Recorded: October 24, 2019

Identifying College Students Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: October 23, 2019

The Education Leads Home campaign has established a goal of a 60% postsecondary attainment rate for youth experiencing homelessness by 2034. Identifying these students is the first step in helping them complete their postsecondary education. From this webinar, participants will:
1. Hear from 3 institutions around the country about their processes for identifying students experiencing homelessness
2. Discover on-campus partnerships necessary to build a system of referrals to identify students experiencing homelessness
3. Learn 2-3 implementation strategies for identifying students experiencing homelessness
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[Handout] Application Questions - Food Assistance Program

Making the Case for Homeless College Students: A Case Manager Perspective
Date Recorded: October 2, 2019

Case managers are often the first point of contact with college students in crises or distress, providing essential support for students in a time of need. This webinar will examine how case managers can be more intentional when working specifically with students experiencing homelessness. In this presentation, participants will:
1. Learn about general best practices for assisting college students experiencing homelessness
2. Hear from two case managers about their roles and interactions with college students experiencing homelessness
3. Get ideas for how to implement new and innovative strategies to identify and support college students experiencing homelessness
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Student Advocacy in Action: An Interview with the University of South Alabama's Housing and Food Assistance Program
Date Recorded: April 25, 2019

Removing Barriers to Financial Aid for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (Hosted by NASFAA)
Date Recorded, April 10, 2019
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Webinar Handout
FAQ Handout
Making UHY Determinations Tool
Independent Student Status of UHY Determination for 19-20 FAFSA Letter
Approximately one in 10 American young adults ages 18 to 25, and at least one in 30 adolescent minors ages 13 to 17, is estimated to endure homelessness on their own over the course of a year. Youth who experience homelessness face unique barriers to accessing and completing higher education, including barriers to financial aid. Yet higher education is their best opportunity for economic independence and healthier lives.

In this webinar, participants will:

Paving the Way To and Through Higher Education: Learning from Indiana's Homeless Liaisons
Date Recorded: February 28, 2019

This webinar focuses on supporting students to and through the transition from high school to higher education. In this webinar, participants will:

Addressing Student Homelessness and Financial Distress at UCF
Date Recorded: February 27, 2019

It is estimated that every year, more than 3 million students drop out of college due to a relatively small expense (usually under $1,500) that must be paid. In response, colleges have created emergency aid programs. Participants in this webinar will:

Learning from Higher Education Liaisons: Best Practices in Supporting Homeless College Students Pt 2
Date Recorded: December 6, 2018

Many institutions across the country have incorporated the practice of a homeless higher education liaison or single point of contact (SPOC), similar to the K-12 McKinney-Vento Liaisons. In this webinar, participants will:

Shelter and Services for Homeless Youth in Higher Education
Date Recorded: October 29, 2018

Homelessness and Housing Insecurity in Higher Education
Date Recorded: September 25, 2018

Learning from Higher Education Liaisons: Best Practices in Supporting Homeless College Students Pt 1
Date Recorded: September 6, 2018

Understanding Federal Student Aid Policy and Practice for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
Date Recorded: June 27, 2018

Housing Homeless Students: Jovenes' College Success Initiative
Date Recorded: June 19, 2018

Federal Legislation to Promote Access and Success in Higher Education for Youth in Foster Care and Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: September 27, 2017

In September, two important pieces of legislation were introduced in Congress to promote higher education success for youth experiencing homelessness and youth in foster care, "Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act" and "Fostering Success in Higher Education Act." These bills seek to address barriers to higher education access and success by streamlining access to existing financial aid, enhancing assistance and support for retention and completion, and improving collaboration, outreach, and data collecting. Opportunities are also provided for institutions to establish or expand statewide initiatives to assist foster and homeless youth in enrolling in and graduating from institutions of higher education.
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Understanding Federal Student Aid Policy and Practice for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
Date Recorded: June 28, 2017

Connecticut Head Start on Housing Pilot Program
Date Recorded: October 12, 2022

Head Start and Early Head Start programs are uniquely positioned to see the needs of families experiencing homelessness, including the need for direct housing assistance. While programs are able to identify a family's housing needs, they are rarely equipped with the direct resources to help house a family...until now. The Connecticut Head Start on Housing Voucher pilot program has shown tremendous results after the first year, including successfully housing families by putting housing vouchers directly into the hands of Head Start programs.
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How an Affordable Housing Program Supports College Students
Date Recorded: May 11, 2022

Homelessness and housing insecurity have become an ever-increasing problem for college students across the country. College Housing Northwest (a nonprofit in Portland, Oregon) has been housing college students for over 50 years and is leading the way to increase regional affordable housing options. In this webinar participants will:

Youth-Supportive Transitional Housing Programs As An Essential Resource for Addressing Youth Homelessness
Date Recorded: June 8, 2021

On June 8th at 3 PM ET, join Covenant House International, National Network for Youth, and SchoolHouse Connection as we share the key findings and policy recommendations from our new report on transitional housing for youth and young adults, including young families. The report, to be released the morning of June 8, shares new data demonstrating that transitional programs for youth and young adults are effective, and an essential and core element of efforts to prevent and end youth homelessness. These data underscore the vitality of transitional housing programs with robust supportive services as an effective pathway out of homelessness for young people, including families with children headed by young parents. Other findings demonstrate that transitional programs have positive outcomes in both rural and urban areas, and for minors as well as young adults.

Women Experiencing Homelessness in Higher Education: Two Innovative Initiatives
Date Recorded: March 18, 2020

Improving School Attendance for Students Experiencing Homelessness: A Model School-Shelter Partnership
Date Recorded: May 6, 2019

This webinar will share the innovative model developed by the Improving School Attendance for Homeless Children (ISAHC) program in New York City, which provides new training and coordination resources to identify, address, and manage multiple systemic, intergenerational, and logistical barriers to improving school attendance among students experiencing homelessness.

Shelter and Services for Homeless Youth in Higher Education
Date Recorded: October 29, 2018

Pregnant and Parenting Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Best Practices in Drop-In and Residential Services
Date Recorded: August 8, 2018

Housing Homeless Students: Jovenes' College Success Initiative
Date Recorded: June 19, 2018

Strategies for Success: Partnering with Housing Authorities
Date Recorded: April 25, 2018

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth: Legal Rights and Strategies
Date Recorded: November 16, 2022

The SHC team leads an interactive conversation about the legal rights of unaccompanied homeless youth. We delve into youth's rights in relation to parental rights under the McKinney-Vento Act and FERPA; review access to public benefits, vital documents, and health care; discuss complex scenarios; and answer your questions.

Intro to AB 197: Medical and behavioral health services for youth, without parental consent. This virtual brown bag lunch provided information about Nevada's AB 197, which went into effect last year. AB 197 created new rules allowing youth under age 18 to access physical, behavioral, dental, and mental health care without parental consent.
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Making Youth Homelessness Visible with Data Visualization
Date Recorded: June 22, 2021

Identifying youth homelessness can be difficult due to the different definitions of homelessness and methods for counting. California Homeless Youth Project will share their "You Count" data visualization tool to expand the picture of youth homelessness in California. Funding, policies, and subsequent services are often responsive to the community data that is available. Accessible robust and expansive data is critical in supporting the increase in early childhood program access, high school student graduation, and post-secondary access for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Participants will:

Learn about the new data visualization tool, have the opportunity to expand the discussion and visibility on youth homelessness

Receive a toolkit on replicating the "You Count" tools in their community, and;

Learn about SchoolHouse Connection's federal advocacy to align the definitions of homelessness and support youth experiencing homelessness.

Getting Money in the Pockets of Transition Aged Youth: Accessing Tax Credits
Date Recorded: March 10, 2022

The American Rescue Plan and related federal pandemic legislation brought temporary changes in the tax laws that benefit transition-aged youth (18-24 year olds) with foster care experience and those experiencing homelessness. Young people who worked last year and parenting youth, for example, may be eligible for several thousand dollars. To get these funds young people must file their taxes. Come hear about the changes in the law that benefit young people, new resources you can use to spread the word, and how you can help them file their taxes this year.

Principles of Youth Engagement
Date Recorded: April 27, 2021

Youth with lived experience are our strongest partners and our greatest resource. They are experts that bring invaluable perspectives, innovative ideas, and critical feedback that inform our practice. If we want to improve our programs, policies, and practices, we must engage as many youth as we can, as often as we can. This webinar will provide an overview and discussion on how to ethically and efficiently engage youth with lived experience in education, program design, and advocacy. Attendees will learn from SchoolHouse Connection Scholars, and Jordyn Roark, SchoolHouse Connection's Director of Youth Leadership and Scholarships.

FAFSA 101 for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: July 9, 2020

This webinar is designed for students experiencing homelessness who are preparing to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This webinar will cover pertinent information regarding filling out the FAFSA and understanding the financial aid package.

Participants from this webinar will:

1. Learn how to apply for financial aid as a student experiencing homelessness.

2. Learn key tips and tricks for communicating effectively with financial aid offices, McKinney-Vento liaisons, and HUD and RHYA shelter providers.

3. Have the opportunity to ask questions to presenters about applying for financial aid.

Our Names are Destiny, Lorinda, and Jose: Navigating Homelessness During COVID-19
Date Recorded: April 30, 2020

From closed campuses to canceled graduation ceremonies, over 14 million college students have been impacted by COVID-19. Many students also lost their housing and access to food. Youth with previous experiences of homelessness have even fewer back up resources. From this webinar participants will:

1. Hear the perspectives of three SHC Youth Leadership & Scholarship students who are navigating college during the coronavirus pandemic

2. Learn what higher education practitioners, service providers, and others can do to better support students experiencing homelessness during this time

3. Have the opportunity to ask questions to our youth panel about their experiences and their insights

Research and Lived Experience: Unaccompanied Youth Reflect on Voices of Youth Count
Date Recorded: October 11, 2018

VoYC's Missed Opportunities: Policy and Practice Opportunities
Date Recorded: December 5, 2017

Join NN4Y for a webinar discussion with the Principal Investigator of Voices of Youth Count, Dr. Matthew Morton. VoYC is an unprecedented initiative to understand, address and prevent youth homelessness. Chapin Hall has conducted the most comprehensive research to date on youth homelessness, incorporating youth voices to develop achievable solutions. This research creates a foundation on which we can build solutions - effective policies and practices - to end homelessness for young people.
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Advocating for Students Experiencing Homelessness in Oklahoma
Date Recorded: December 21, 2022
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The SchoolHouse Connection team answers viewer questions about the legal requirements of McKinney-Vento, strategies for supporting students experiencing homelessness, and more.
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This webinar is part of a series hosted by SchoolHouse Connection and its Policy Fellows for residents of targeted states who want to learn more about youth homelessness issues and convenient ways they can advocate for effective policy change, and get others in their community to do the same.
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This webinar is part of a series hosted by SchoolHouse Connection and its Policy Fellows for residents of targeted states who want to learn more about youth homelessness issues and convenient ways they can advocate for effective policy change, and get others in their community to do the same.
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This 90-minute webinar provides an overview of child and youth homelessness, provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act, and ideas for schools and districts to better serve students experiencing homelessness.
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Advocating for Students Experiencing Homelessness in Connecticut
Date Recorded: August 18, 2022

This webinar is part of a series hosted by SchoolHouse Connection and its Policy Fellows for residents of targeted states who want to learn more about youth homelessness issues and convenient ways they can advocate for effective policy change, and get others in their community to do the same .
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Research Roundup: The Empirical Basis for Current Bills Supporting College Success for Foster Youth and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Date Recorded: July 20, 2022

This webinar highlighted the empirical basis for two federal bills that are designed to remove barriers to college for youth who have experienced homelessness and foster care: the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2022 (HEASHFY) and the Fostering Success in Higher Education Act. Leading researchers shared how existing research supports the efficacy of the provisions included in the bills and next steps to move these important pieces of legislation forward.

Supporting Higher Education Success for Youth With Experience in Foster Care and Homelessness: A Congressional Briefing on Four Legislative Proposals that Can Make A Difference
Date Recorded: May 11, 2022

A virtual Congressional briefing organized by SchoolHouse Connection, John Burton Advocates for Youth, and the Youth Law Center was held on May 11th, 2022, in collaboration with the Offices of Representative Danny Davis and Senator Bob Casey. Senator Patty Murray was an honorary co-host.

Latest Federal Policy Developments: Child, Youth, and Family Homelessness
Date Recorded: December 8, 2021

As we approach the end of the Congressional session, the stakes are high for children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness. The fiscal year 2022 budget and Build Back Better Act contain many far-reaching provisions, from child care and universal pre-k, to youth employment and housing. This webinar will provide an overview of the latest developments on the specific provisions related to homelessness in both bills, as well as higher education, homelessness assistance, and the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act reauthorization. Find out what's happening, and how we can help you meet virtually with your Congressional delegation.

Making Legislative Victories Matter: Implementing State Legislation on Youth Homelessness
Date Recorded: October 26, 2021

Tremendous energy is put into proposing, lobbying, and passing bills to refocus government interest and efforts toward youth homelessness. But too often, even after the successful passage of legislation, little change or improvement is experienced or witnessed. In this interactive webinar, participants will:

Learn about the California Homeless Youth Project's latest report on California's legislative progress and ongoing gaps faced by youth experiencing homelessness

Participate in a discussion around accountability for and implementation of enacted state legislation that be carried out in other states

Child and Youth Homelessness and the American Rescue Plan Act
Date recorded: March 17, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act, H.R. 1319, contains several new funding streams and policies that directly impact education, services, and housing for children and youth experiencing homelessness. These include $800 million in dedicated funding to support the identification, enrollment, and school participation of children and youth experiencing homelessness, including through wrap-around services, an extension of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for unaccompanied homeless youth and youth from foster care at 18, even if they are full-time students, and many housing, nutrition, income, and other supports. This webinar will provide an overview of the final law, and what happens next, with plenty of time for questions and answers.
Educating the New Congress: Step-by-Step Advocacy Training Series for Homeless Educators and Service Providers
From COVID-19 relief to long-term economic recovery, the new Congress must address many challenges. But whether or not Congress takes effective actions to address child and youth homelessness depends on grassroots advocacy - especially from educators and service providers who work directly with, or for, families and youth experiencing homelessness.

SchoolHouse Connection is hosting a series of six mini-webinars to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to confidently educate Congressional offices on behalf of children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness.

Speakers include current and former Congressional staff, as well as young people and local and state educators who have taken part in advocacy efforts. We'll also provide direct assistance for those who'd like support connecting to and communicating with Congressional offices.

Part I: Getting Grounded: Advocacy in the New Congress
Date Recorded: February 16, 2021; 3:30pm

Part II: How to Effectively Communicate with Congress
Date: February 23, 2021; 2:30pm

Part III: What Does Successful Advocacy Look Like? Learning from Peers
Date: March 2, 2021; 3:30pm

Part IV: Shining a Light: Using Media (and Social Media) to Boost Legislative Advocacy
Date: March 9, 2021; 3:30pm

Part V: How To Engage Parents and Youth with Lived Experience in Advocacy
Date: March 16, 2021; 3:30pm

One of the most powerful ways to educate and persuade policymakers is by engaging youth and parents with lived experience of homelessness. This webinar will share considerations and provide tips in preparing and facilitating the participation of youth and parents in advocacy.
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Part VI: How to Apply These Lessons Closer to Home
Date March 23, 2021; 3:30pm

Congressional Briefing: Educating Homeless Children and Youth During COVID-19
Date Recorded: October 14, 2020

Hosted by: U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE)
Moderated by: SchoolHouse Connection

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, public schools identified 1.5 million homeless children and youth, preK-12, and the U.S. Department of Education estimated that another 1.4 million children under age six experienced homelessness.

The coronavirus outbreak has created barriers to their education and survival beyond the already grave effects of homelessness, while also threatening to dramatically increase the number of children and youth who experience homelessness. School building closures and distance learning have been particularly challenging for children and youth experiencing homelessness, who also are disproportionately students of color, students with disabilities, and English learners.

What's Happening on the Hill: Update on Child, Youth, and Family Homelessness
Date Recorded: October 6, 2020
Family and Youth Homelessness in the Wake of COVID-19: A Virtual Congressional Briefing Series In Collaboration with the Congressional Caucus

Co-Hosted by SchoolHouse Connection, National Network for Youth, Family Promise, and First Focus Campaign for Children

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, public schools and early childhood programs reported the highest number of children and youth experiencing homelessness on record. These numbers are expected to rise in the wake of the health and economic crises. Three unique briefings provide youth perspectives, parent perspectives, and provider perspectives on the current state of child, youth, and family homelessness, including the impact of COVID-19, long-standing racial disparities and equity challenges, gaps in current policies, and various legislative proposals, including the Emergency Family Stabilization Act and the Homeless Children and Youth Act.

Briefing #1: Youth Voices
Date Recorded: July 14, 2020

Briefing #2: Parent Voices
Date Recorded: July 16, 2020

Briefing #3: Provider Voices
Date Recorded: July 22, 2020

Federal Policy Update on Child, Youth, and Family Homelessness
Date Recorded: July 1, 2020

Federal Policy Update and Advocacy Techniques: Preparing for Hill Visits and Other Ways to Communicate with Congress
Date Recorded: October 18, 2019

Congressional action is heating up on a number of bills relating to children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness. This webinar will provide an up-to-the-minute update on pending federal legislation, including FY2020 funding for education and homelessness programs; higher education legislation for homeless and foster youth; and reforming HUD homeless assistance to better serve children, youth, and families (including HUD's definition of homelessness). We'll provide a brief primer for the most effective ways to educate and advocate with your Members of Congress, including basics for meeting with Congressional staff on the Hill, or back home - what to bring, how to prepare, and how to follow up afterwards. Lastly, we'll provide an overview of our new online advocacy center, which allows you to send letters to Congressional offices with just a few clicks.
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- Powerpoint presentation
- Homeless Children and Youth Act Dear Colleague
- Hill Visits "Dos" and "Dont's"
- SHC Priorities
- Sample Local Handout

Child, Youth, and Family Homelessness in the 116th Congress
Date Recorded: January 31, 2019

A new Congress means new members and new committee assignments - and, in the case of the U.S. House of Representatives, a new majority. In addition to addressing completing federal funding for the rest of the current fiscal year following the recent partial government shutdown, the 116th Congress will continue to work on new legislative areas, annual matters like annual budget and appropriations legislation, as well as other legislative matters that were not resolved in previous Congresses.

State Advocacy Institute: Episode 2
Date Recorded: October 25, 2018

This webinar will be an advocacy "how-to" guide. While it will focus on state-level advocacy, the tools and skills shared can be applied to local and federal advocacy, as well. Topics we will cover include:

How to find your state legislators, relevant committees, and legislative calendar

Strategies to connect youth homelessness to existing gubernatorial and legislative priorities, such as trafficking, the opioid crisis, infrastructure, and economic growth

Data and research to support legislative action: what they are and how to find them

Sample legislative issue briefs, including length, format and content

How to set meetings with key legislators

Legislative meeting role play

State Advocacy Institute: Episode 1
Date Recorded: September 12, 2018

All the Facts About the Homeless Children and Youth Act
Date Recorded: July 10, 2018

Federal Policy Update: Funding and Legislation on Child and Youth Homelessness
Date Recorded: April 10, 2018

Federal Policy Update on Child, Youth, and Family Homelessness
Date Recorded: September 26, 2017
Note: This is a repeat of the September 21 webinar. The only difference is this webinar was presented by Barbara Duffield and Darla Bardine, Executive Director of the National Network for Youth

Federal Policy Update on Child, Youth, and Family Homelessness
Date Recorded: September 21, 2017

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Downloadable data files about Homeless Student Enrollment by Dwelling Type disaggregated by race/ethnicity, gender, student group, and grade level. Cumulative Enrollment and Homeless Student Enrollment are also provided.

Files include state, county, district, and school level data. Please refer to the file structure for details on which data are included in the file. For more information about the Homeless Student Enrollment data, please visit the Information about the Homeless Student Enrollment Report web page. Data are not included for districts and independently reporting charter schools (IRCs) that did not certify their California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) End-of-Year 3 submission.

Note: To protect student privacy, data are suppressed (*) on the Homeless Student Enrollment downloadable files if the cell size within a selected student population (cumulative enrollment) is 10 or less.

Instructions: Click on the file name you wish to download and save the file to your computer. To view the file, import and open the file in a database or spreadsheet program.

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