McKinney-Vento 101: Understanding the Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness

In this interactive webinar, presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) will provide a high-level overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Topics will include:

• Understanding the relationship between housing and school performance
• ESSA and Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program Basics
• Eligibility for McKinney-Vento rights and services
• School selection and immediate school enrollment
• Transportation
• Dispute Resolution
• Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and discussion periods.

Presenters: NCHE Staff

Register at: https://uncg.webex.com/uncg/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7007c0fdabf27a02ecfcf2d7e06c12b8

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