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Resources

Please download the toolkit from NCHE as your resource. It can be found following the link below:

  • NCHE Homeless Liaison Toolkit 

 

SchoolHouse Connection: Overcoming Homelessness Through Education Flowchart

Preschool and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: NAEHCY

  • Liaison Duties - 722(g)(6)(A)
  • Arizona Department of Child Safety Duty to Report Resources
  • Arizona Dispute Resolution Student/Family vs. LEA
  • The Educational Rights of Students in Homeless Situation: What District Administrators Should Know - Law into Practice Brief
  • Sample Forms/Documents
    • Sample LEA Homeless Education Policy 1 (Courtesy of Legacy Traditional Charter School)
    • Sample District Written  Explanation Letter of Denial
    • Sample District Dispute Resolution letter

  • Identifying Children and Youth in Homeless Situations – Law into Practice Brief
  • Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Homeless Students – Law into Practice Brief
  • Unaccompanied Youth Eligibility Flow Chart
  • Confirming Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services
  • Determining Eligibility for Rights and Services Under the McKinney-Vento Act – Best Practice Brief
  • Potential Warning Signs of Homelessness 
  • Identifying Homeless Students in Doubled Up Situations
  • End of the Year basic sample letter

  • Determining Eligibility for McKinney Vento Rights and Services- Best Practice Brief
  • Enrolling Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in School - Law into Practice Brief
  • Students Living with Caregivers: Tips for Local Liaisons and School Personnel - Best Practice Brief
  • Guiding the determination on School Selection - Best Practice Brief
  • Best Interest Determination for School Placement
  • Sample Forms/Documents
    • Sample Eligibility Questionnaire (Courtesy of Phoenix Elementary School District)
    • Sample Eligibility Questionnaire (Courtesy of Paradise Valley Unified School District)
    • Sample Eligibility Questionnaire (Courtesy of Flagstaff Unified School District)
    • Sample Residency Questionnaire (Courtesy of Balsz Elementary School District)
    • Caregiver Authorization (Courtesy of Washington Elementary School District)
    • Student Needs Assessment/Service Log (Courtesy of Creighton Elementary School District)

  • Early Care and Education for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness - Best Practice Brief
    • Preschool Guidance from NAEHCY 2016
    • Preschool Flowchart
  • Increasing Access to Higher Education for Unaccompanied Youth: Information for Colleges and Universities - Best Practice Brief
  • Supporting Homeless Children and Youth with Disabilities - Law into Practice Brief
  • Navigating the Intersections of the McKinney-Vento Act and Individuals with Disabilities - Best Practice Brief
  • Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness under Title I, Part A - Law into Practice Brief
    • Arizona Title I Homeless Set-Aside Guidance

  • Public Notice Poster Order Form (NCHE)
    • Public Notice Poster for Parents - English
    • Public Notice Poster for Parents - Spanish
    • Public Notice Poster for Youth - English
    • Public Notice Poster for Youth - Spanish

  • Transporting Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness - Law into Practice Brief
  • Transportation for Homeless Children and Youth: Strategies for Rural School Districts - Tip Sheet
  • Sample Forms/Documents
    • Sample Transportation Request Form
    • Sample Transportation Request Form (Courtesy of Phoenix Elementary School District)
    • Sample Transportation Request Form (Courtesy of Mesa Public Schools)
    • Sample Shared Transportation Contract (Courtesy of Phoenix Union High School District)
    • Sample Transportation Contract (Courtesy of Phoenix Union High School District)
    • Sample Transportation Brochure for Parents (Courtesy of San Antonio School District -TX)

  • Toolbox: Developing a Robust McKinney Vento Program 

  • FY21 Allocation-Education for Homeless Children & Youth
  • McKinney-Vento Grant Authorized Activities
  • Arizona Homeless Education Program Homepage
  • McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons
    • Guidance & Sample Documents for McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons
    • Training for McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaisons
    • McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison Contact List and Forms
  • Grant Funding
    • Education for Homeless Children & Youth (EHCY) Grant
    • American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children & Youth (ARP-HCY I & II) Grant
  • Homeless Education Program Monitoring
  • Arizona Homeless Education Program Data
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  • Transportation Requirements for Local Education Agencies
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  • Rita Rodriguez, State Homeless Education Program Coordinator
  • (602) 542-4963
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