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National Hope 4 the Wounded Conference
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-19
The National Hope 4 the Wounded Conference is being held June 17 – 19, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.
NCHE’s Assistant Director, Jan Moore, will be presenting on the topic “Helping Highly Mobile Students Overcome Trauma.”
Find out more and register here.

McKinney-Vento School Selection Rights
2019-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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 polls and Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-school-selection-rights/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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CPSEL Conference
2019-05-20 - 2019-05-22
The Center for Schools and Communities is a dedicated group of professionals providing comprehensive services designed to build organizational capacity and to work closely with local education agencies, community-based organizations and state and local departments to strengthen systems.
The Center for Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning (CPSEL), based out of the Center for Schools and Communities is hosting a conference on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in Baltimore, Maryland, May 20-22.
Visit the conference website to view the agenda and to get registration details.

SREE 2019 Conference
2019-03-06 - 2019-03-09
SREE 2019 Conference
March 6-9, 2019
Washington, DC
The Spring 2019 conference is organized around content areas focused on:

Research Methods
Early Childhood Education
Academic Learning in Education Settings
Social and Emotional Learning in Education Settings
Education Policy
Organization of Schools and Systems
Postsecondary Education
Education in Global Contexts

Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Homeless Students under ESSA
2019-02-28 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, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Presenters will cover:

The definitions of “unaccompanied” and “homeless”, including ESSA amendments to these terms
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 and fellow attendees through polls and discussion periods.

Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register for this webinar.
Please adjust for your time zone.

Understanding Doubled-Up
2019-02-05 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this 45-minute webinar, participants will join presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) in an exploration of 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, designed to provide professional development in a convenient and interactive online format, participants will explore some of these factors in greater detail and have the opportunity to ask questions about concepts covered throughout the session.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register for this webinar.

Please remember to adjust for your time zone.

National ESEA Conference
2019-01-30 - 2019-02-02

McKinney-Vento 101: Understanding the Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness
2019-01-24 14:00 - 15:00
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 for this webinar.

Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility under ESSA
2019-01-16 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youth, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Presenters will cover:

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

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and discussion periods.

Presenters: NCHE Staff

Register for this webinar.

Please adjust for your time zone.

McKinney-Vento 101: Understanding the Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness
2018-03-27 14:00 - 15:15
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
Please adjust for your time zone.

NCHEP Learning Institute
2018-03-26 - 2018-03-27
The Homeless Education Program’s Annual Learning Institute is intended for Homeless Liaisons and other Educators who work directly with homeless children and youth in North Carolina LEAs and charter schools.

Sessions are designed for participants to learn about the McKinney-Vento Act and ensure compliance in districts and charter schools. The Institute provides opportunities for professionals to acquire strategies and best practices in identifying, enrolling, and serving children and youth who are homeless.

For more information about the 2018 NCHEP Learning Institute, visit the web page.
