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Supporting Career and Technical Education Access and Success for Learners Experiencing Homelessness
2021-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
2:00 pm Eastern Time
Description: Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses of study offer a variety of valuable education pathways and credentials – at both the secondary and post-secondary levels – to learners experiencing homelessness; and yet, these learners may face unique barriers to CTE access and success. Join the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), Advance CTE, and practitioner panelists to learn more about statutory guidelines for cross-program partnership included in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V), related Perkins V special populations provisions, and strategies for partnering across programs.
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Education Goals and Supports: A Guided Discussion Tool webinar
2021-06-03 14:00 - 15:15
Description: Join the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) where we will be showcasing the Education Goals and Supports: A Guided Discussion Tool. Many youth and young adults experiencing homelessness have shared that they are interested in pursuing education and training despite the challenges of housing instability, but often are not aware of the options available to them. Educators, case managers, navigators, and other service providers have shared that they would like to have more intentional conversations with youth and young adults experiencing homelessness about their education goals but aren’t sure how to go about it. The webinar will introduce the Education Goals and Supports: A Guided Discussion Tool, giving participants the opportunity to tour the tool and be provided suggestions for how to use the tool to guide clients in a discussion of their education and career interests and goals. The webinar will also allow participants to consider partnership opportunities in their communities for referring clients to education and other basic needs services.
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NC Community Colleges Virtual Conference
2021-09-23 - 2021-09-25
Join NC Community Colleges Sep. 23-24, 2021 for the Dual Enrollment 21 – Accelerating Educational Attainment virtual conference. Practitioners, researchers, and policymakers will share research and best practices at #dualenroll21.
Visit the website – https://cvent.me/rqDnx8 – for more information.
#NCCommColleges #NCPublicSchools #SERVECenter #UNCG #RANDCorporation

American Rescue Plan Act - Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Funds: Early Implementation
2021-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
Description: The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), signed into law as the third COVID-19 federal stimulus bill in March 2021, appropriated $800,000,000 in new education funds specifically for supporting children and youth experiencing homelessness. Join the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE), which operates the U.S. Department of Education’s federal technical assistance (TA) center for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program, to:
– Review basic information about ARP-HCY funds, including key areas of funding focus and how funding is being distributed to states and school districts;
– Explore allowable usages of ARP-HCY funds; and
– Learn more about early state- and local-level ARP-HCY planning and implementation.

Time will be provided for facilitated Q&A and discussion.

Presenters: NCHE Staff
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McKinney-Vento 101: Basic Requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act
2022-07-14 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) will provide a high-level overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Topics will include:
– Understanding the relationship between housing and school performance
– Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program Basics
– Eligibility for McKinney-Vento rights and services
– School selection and immediate school enrollment
– Transportation
– Dispute Resolution
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-101-basic-requirements-of-the-mckinney-vento-act/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Providing Wraparound Services Under ARP-HCY
2022-08-23 14:00 - 15:00
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

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The Importance of Relationships for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness Presentation at NAEHCY Conference
2022-10-29 - 2022-11-01
The impact of the pandemic on our youngest, often vulnerable, and under-resourced learners, as well as their families, and school staff, is unprecedented and should guide how we choose to provide support, particularly to those who are experiencing homelessness. This session will focus on equitable access to high quality early learning environments that are culturally responsive and support growth for both children and adults. Presenters will illuminate the significant contributions of consistent relationships and experiences to their well-being. Recommendations and strategies for collaborative and integrated supports aimed at reducing inequalities will be highlighted. A feature presentation includes an LEA Early Childhood Specialist sharing how relationships with LEA and community partners support the provision of needed services to children and families experiencing homelessness.
Presenter: Carla Garrett, Early Childhood Specialist, Region 6 Comprehensive Center
Conference Dates: October 29th – November 1st
San Diego, CA
Visit the NAEHCY Conference web page for more information.

NAEHCY Conference 2022
2022-10-29 08:00 - 2022-11-01 17:00
NAEHCY Conference 2022: Shining for Our Youth
October 29 – November 1, 2022

National ESEA Conference 2023
2023-02-01 - 2023-02-04
National ESEA Conference – Educating for Tomorrow
February 1-4, 2023

Paving the Way to College for Students Experiencing Homelessness
2023-02-22 14:00 - 15:00
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 Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/nche-webinar-materials-paving-the-way-to-college-for-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility
2023-04-25 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youth. Presenters will cover:

Understanding the dynamics of family and youth homelessness
The McKinney-Vento definition of homeless
McKinney-Vento provisions on dispute resolution, including disputes related to eligibility

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/determining-eligibility-webinar/.

Presenters: NCHE Staff

Register here.

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Understanding Doubled Up
2023-05-23 14:00 - 14:45
Description: In this 45-minute NCHE webinar, presenters explore the issue of doubling-up. Doubled-up is the informal wording used to describe a concept included in the McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of homeless. It refers to shared living arrangements, some of which may be considered homeless, while others may not be, depending on various factors. In this session, attendees will explore some of these factors in greater detail. Attendees also will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods. Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/understanding-doubled-up/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here. Please adjust for your timezone.

Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Students Experiencing Homelessness
2023-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review key concepts related to the education of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:
– The definitions of “unaccompanied” and “homeless”
– K-12 educational rights and supports for unaccompanied homeless students
– Supports for unaccompanied homeless youth transitioning to higher education
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters, work through scenarios and participate in Q&A.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/supporting-the-education-of-unaccompanied-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Systems Navigators Promising Practices
2023-06-22 15:00 - 16:00
Description: Based on recent data from the U.S. Department of Education, public schools identified roughly 1.1 million students experiencing homelessness in the 2020–2021 school year. School districts face challenges to meet the diverse needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness independently and directly. Utilizing System Navigators provides the opportunity to expand the capacity for school districts to support students experiencing homelessness by navigating various systems that include housing, education, and workforce.
Join NCHE on June 22nd, 2023 @ 12 pm PT/1 pm MT/2 pm CT/3 pm ET for a 1-hour webinar on “Systems Navigators Promising Practices.” In the webinar we will expand the awareness of the work of system navigators, funding opportunities to implement system navigators at the state and local levels, and how educators can collaborate with system navigators to support students experiencing homelessness. We will be joined by panelists who will share how their communities are utilizing the unique role of system navigators to support youth and young adults.

Presenters: NCHE Staff & panelists from Westmoreland Community Action, Western Pennsylvania Continuum of Care, & John Burton Advocates for Youth

Register here.
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Dual Enrollment Conference
2024-02-29 11:00 - 16:00
Dual Enrollment Conference – February 28th – 29th (Virtual)
The Dual Enrollment Conference is free to attend and is completely virtual. Registration is now open. Early College Research Center at SERVE staff presentations include:
“Latest Findings on Participation in and Impact of Dual Enrollment: Results from the Evaluation of Career and College Promise” Dr. Julie Edmunds
February 29, 2024, 11am – 12pm ET
This session will provide updated findings from the Evaluation of Career and College Promise, North Carolina’s statewide dual enrollment program. Results will address who is participating in dual enrollment, the impacts of dual enrollment on key secondary and postsecondary outcomes, and strategies that can be used to expand access to dual enrollment.

“Access to and Success in Dual Enrollment Courses in North Carolina and Indiana” Dr. Nina Arshavsky
February 29, 2024, 11am – 12pm ET
Based on ongoing evaluations of dual credit programs in North Carolina and Indiana, the session will provide an overview of the variation in dual enrollment implementation practices and factors affecting students’ access to and success in college-level courses in these two states.

“Assessing the Impact of Dual Enrollment in the Context of COVID-19” Dr. Bryan Hutchins
February 29, 2024, 3-4pm ET
In this session members of the Career and College Promise (CCP) Evaluation Partnership present results suggesting that DE course taking mitigated the impact of COVID-19 on student outcomes, using statewide data. These results are further contextualized and complemented by insights from interviews with staff involved with CCP implementation, providing a more nuanced understanding of the program’s impact during the pandemic. Audience members will have opportunities to interact with the presenters, ask questions, and share insights during the presentation.

ARP-HCY Implementation Spotlight: Hispanic Students Experiencing Homelessness
2024-03-19 14:00 - 15:00
Description: The ARP-HCY program has an intentional focus on equity, requiring state and local education agencies (SEAs and LEAS) to address the unique needs of students experiencing homelessness from historically underserved populations. In this NCHE webinar, we will explore promising practices and resources for identifying and serving Hispanic students experiencing homelessness. We are joined by panelists who will share how their LEA is leveraging ARP-HCY funding to support the needs of Hispanic students experiencing homelessness.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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McKinney-Vento School Selection Rights
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important changes related to school selection for homeless children and youth under the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:

McKinney-Vento basics and context
The McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of school of origin
McKinney-Vento provisions related to determining the best interest of a student in terms of school selection (local school or school of origin)
The provision of school-of-origin transportation to currently homeless students and formerly homeless students who have become permanently housed
McKinney-Vento provisions related to dispute resolution, including disputes about school enrollment and selection

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-school-selection-rights/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Through Career and Technical Education
2024-05-15 01:00 - 14:00
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides a valuable pathway for supporting students and youth experiencing homelessness by offering accessible programming in both secondary and postsecondary settings. CTE focuses on equipping these individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to secure living wage employment in relatively shorter periods of time than associates or bachelors degree programs. Through practical, hands-on learning and a curriculum tailored to real-world job markets, CTE helps break barriers to employment and fosters long-term economic stability and independence for some of the most vulnerable youth. In this NCHE webinar that is tailored for school district staff who support students experiencing homelessness, participants will:

Learn what is CTE including the benefits and how to access CTE programs.
Gain an understanding of the Perkins V Act which authorizes the Career and Technical Education Act and the intersection with the McKinney-Vento Act.
Discover how to access CTE data and use data to increase outreach to students experiencing homelessness.
Hear outreach strategies for partnership access to CTE programming to increase success for students experiencing homelessness.

Presenters: NCHE staff and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE)
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ECRC Staff Present at the Indiana Early College Summit
2024-06-05 08:00 - 16:00
Indiana Early College Summit – Closing the Gap
June 5, 2024
Julie Edmunds will present on “Merging High School and College: How Early Colleges are Changing the Way We Think About Our Education Systems.”
Nina Arshavsky will present on “Increasing the Number of Students Prepared for College: Lessons from Early Colleges in Multiple States.”
REGISTER at the Indiana Early College Summit at the Center of Excellence in Leadership Learning (CELL) website.

Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility
2024-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youth. Presenters will cover:

McKinney-Vento basics and context
Understanding the dynamics of family and youth homelessness
The McKinney-Vento definition of homeless
McKinney-Vento provisions on dispute resolution, including disputes related to eligibility

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through scenarios and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/determining-eligibility-webinar/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Belonging and Wellbeing in Education: NC Showcase
2024-07-22 09:00 - 15:30
Join us for a dynamic and engaging event aimed at empowering educators to enhance student academic outcomes through prioritizing educator wellbeing and skill development. Through engaging, interactive sessions presented by district and school leaders, learn how local educators use tools and resources to design and support the holistic wellbeing of their districts.
Sessions will delve into practical strategies to nurture the wellbeing of educators and students, while also addressing approaches for local adaptation. Participants will have the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with fellow educators and community partners from across the state, fostering a supportive network that sustains and enhances a statewide culture of wellbeing.
Visit the Belonging & Wellbeing in Education: NC Showcase web page for more information and to register.

Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Students Experiencing Homelessness
2024-07-31 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review key concepts related to the education of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:

The definitions of “unaccompanied” and “homeless”
K-12 educational rights and supports for unaccompanied homeless students
Supports for unaccompanied homeless youth transitioning to higher education

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters, work through scenarios and participate in Q&A.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/supporting-the-education-of-unaccompanied-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here. Please adjust for your timezone.

Paving the Way to College for Students Experiencing Homelessness
2024-08-14 14:00 - 15:00
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.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/nche-webinar-materials-paving-the-way-to-college-for-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here. Please adjust for your timezone.

Understanding Doubled Up
2024-08-27 14:00 - 14:45
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 Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/understanding-doubled-up/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
Please adjust for your timezone.

McKinney-Vento School Selection Rights
2024-09-05 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important changes related to school selection for homeless children and youth under the McKinney-Vento Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Presenters will cover:

McKinney-Vento basics and context
The McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of school of origin
McKinney-Vento provisions related to determining the best interest of a student in terms of school selection (local school or school of origin)
The provision of school-of-origin transportation to currently homeless students and formerly homeless students who have become permanently housed
McKinney-Vento provisions related to dispute resolution, including disputes about school enrollment and selection

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-school-selection-rights/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
Please adjust for your timezone.

McKinney-Vento 101: Basic Requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act
2024-09-25 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) will provide a high-level overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Understanding the relationship between housing and school performance
McKinney-Vento basics and context
Eligibility for McKinney-Vento rights and services
Immediate enrollment, school selection, and transportation rights under McKinney-Vento
The McKinney-Vento dispute resolution process

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-101-basic-requirements-of-the-mckinney-vento-act/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Talk with Us: A Questions and Answers Session About Implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act
2024-11-25 14:00 - 15:15
Have you ever had a question about a student’s eligibility keep you up at night? Ever wish you could just sit down with someone and ask them all your questions? We’ve got the opportunity you’re looking for….
Every year, Education Forward staff answers thousands of questions from school districts, state educational agencies, and other stakeholders in ensuring students experiencing homelessness achieve educational success. In this session, EF experts will provide strategies and concrete recommendations from the field for addressing the four most common topics that people ask about:

Eligibility, identification, and enrollment
School selection and transportation
Unaccompanied homeless youth
Allowable use of funds and subgrant management

Hosted by: Christina Endres and Jacinda Goodwin
When: Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Register HERE

National ESEA Conference
2025-02-19 09:00 - 2025-02-21 18:00
National ESEA Conference
Austin, Texas and online

More Than the Numbers: Connecting Outcomes to Students
2025-02-20 14:45 - 15:45
More Than the Numbers: Connecting Outcomes to Students presentation at the National ESEA Conference.
Presentation Location: National ESEA Conference hybrid presentation
Date & Time: February 20, 2025 @ 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Presenter: Christina Endres, Program Specialist, EducationForward, SERVE at UNC Greensboro
Students who experience homelessness are eligible to receive support through the McKinney-Vento Act and Title I, Part A of the ESEA. But many questions remain about who the students are, what their needs are, and how to best meet them. This session will address some of those basic questions while also looking at practical solutions implemented by districts who have had success with improving student outcomes on chronic absenteeism and adjusted cohort graduation rates.

American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2025-04-23 10:00 - 2025-04-27 19:00
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Denver, Colorado
