Download or read book Policy and Procedures Manual for Assuring Equal Access to Education and Success in School for All Maine s Homeless Children and Youth written by Maine. Department of Education. Office for Homeless Education and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Education Rights of Homeless Students written by Education Law Center and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no question that students who are homeless, like all students, are entitled to be educated. A federal law, known as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, requires states to provide homeless children and youth with the same access to free public education as is available to other students. The Act also requires states to eliminate barriers to the enrollment, attendance or success in school of homeless students, to avoid the segregation of homeless students from the mainstream school environment and to provide access to the education and services needed to ensure that homeless students have an opportunity to meet the same challenging academic achievement standards to which all students are held. Parents and school administrators will sometimes disagree over whether a student is in fact homeless or, more frequently, where the student should be educated while homeless. As part of its obligation under the McKinney Act to ensure the education of homeless children and youth, the state of New Jersey has developed a series of procedures that are used to determine which school district should educate and transport a homeless student, and which school district should pay for the student's education and transportation. The purpose of these procedures is to ensure speedy enrollment and continuity of education, for students who are homeless. This pamphlet is designed to help parents, guardians and caregivers understand the legal concepts and procedures involved in disputes over the enrollment of homeless students in local public schools, and to inform them of their legal rights. A directory of County Superintendents, and County Offices of Education is appended. (Contains 47 endnotes.) [This manual was written by the attorneys at Education Law Center and was revised and updated by Elizabeth Athos. This publication was sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation.].
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Educational Access for Homeless Children and Youth in Maine written by Karen Tilbor and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Educational Access for Homeless Children and Youth in Maine written by Karen Tilbor and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clearing the Path to School Success for Students in Out of Home Care Best Practices in Homeless Education written by National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE. and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legal Center for Foster Care and Education and the National Center for Homeless Education present this guide to help educators and child welfare advocates clear the path to school success for children and youth who are forced to leave their homes due to abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction. Two federal laws, among others, provide tools to clear the way: The McKinney-Vento Act and the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act. This guide provides basic information about both laws and suggests practical strategies for their implementation. The lives of three young people provide the context to show how child welfare and education staff can ensure school stability, attendance, and full participation for children and youth in out-of-home care. (Contains 23 footnotes.).
Download or read book What Relief Agencies Should Know about the Educational Rights of Children Displaced by Disasters Connecting Schools and Displaced Students Series Winter 2006 written by National Center for Homeless Education, Greensboro, NC. and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental health experts consider the return to school to be a critical step in the healing process for children and youth whose lives have been disrupted by disasters. Going to school helps these students find the structure, normalcy, and routine that is essential to their health and well-being. Federal law (The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act) protects the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness. It provides legal protections so that children and youth in homeless situations can enroll in, attend, and succeed in school and preschool programs. It also establishes procedures to enroll children quickly, assess their needs, and provide services. Finally, the McKinney-Vento Act requires that every school district designate a local homeless education liaison; the local liaison is the district's point person for addressing needs that derive from loss of housing and is, therefore, a key contact for relief agencies. (Contains 1 endnote.) [The National Center for Homeless Education is supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs.].
Download or read book School Help for Homeless Children with Disabilities written by National Center for Homeless Education, Greensboro, NC. and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is difficult for families dealing with homelessness to enroll their children in school and ensure their daily attendance. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act gives homeless children and youth the right to enroll in school immediately, even if they do not have documents that are usually required for enrollment. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees rights and services for children and youth with special needs. This brief provides information about IDEA and how it can help homeless children with special needs. It is designed for parents, guardians, and other people who are taking care of children and youth.
Download or read book Demonstration Policy Manual for Maine Public School Systems written by Maine School Management Association and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book School Selection for Students in Out of Home Care Best Practices in Homeless Education written by National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE. and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legal Center for Foster Care and Education and the National Center for Homeless Education present this brief to provide a framework for local homeless education liaisons, educators, child welfare caseworkers, and other child welfare advocates for assessing best interest when selecting a school for students in out-of-home care. While the brief focuses on students "awaiting foster care placement" under the McKinney-Vento Act, it provides information relevant to school selection and school stability for all children and youth in out-of-home care. Two federal laws give children and youth in out-of-home care certain rights to remain stable in one school despite changes in their living placement: The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act. (Contains 2 footnotes.) [This paper was developed with Legal Center for Foster Care and Education.].
Download or read book When Working Together Works written by National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE. and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Center for Homeless Education and the Legal Center for Foster Care and Education present this brief to help educators and child welfare advocates work together to support the academic success of children and youth in out-of-home care. The brief offers practical, proven strategies for implementing two federal laws collaboratively: The McKinney-Vento Act, which applies to state and local educational agencies, and the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act, which applies to state and local child welfare agencies. Specifically, this brief will assist state and local agencies and staff in: (1) Laying a foundation for working together; (2) Agreeing on requirements and expectations; (3) Promoting school stability; and (4) Incorporating children fully in classes and school activities. [This paper was developed with Legal Center for Foster Care and Education.].
Download or read book Prompt and Proper Placement written by National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE. and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, reauthorized as Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act, requires schools to enroll homeless students immediately, even if they do not have the documents normally required for enrollment such as school records, medical records, proof of residency, or others. Unfortunately for many homeless students on the move, incomplete records often result in classroom/curriculum placements that promote frustration and result in failure. This document offers teachers, school counselors, and other school personnel valuable tools and information to assist in making sound educational decisions for immediate placement of homeless children and youth in appropriate classroom settings.
Download or read book Homelessness Health and Human Needs written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1988-02-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There have always been homeless people in the United States, but their plight has only recently stirred widespread public reaction and concern. Part of this new recognition stems from the problem's prevalence: the number of homeless individuals, while hard to pin down exactly, is rising. In light of this, Congress asked the Institute of Medicine to find out whether existing health care programs were ignoring the homeless or delivering care to them inefficiently. This book is the report prepared by a committee of experts who examined these problems through visits to city slums and impoverished rural areas, and through an analysis of papers written by leading scholars in the field.
Download or read book What School District Administrators Should Know about the Educational Rights of Children Displaced by Disasters Connecting Schools and Displaced Students Series Winter 2006 written by National Center for Homeless Education, Greensboro, NC. and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School offers structure, stability, and support to children and youth displaced by disasters. The 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes demonstrated the powerful role that schools can play in helping displaced children overcome the traumas they experience and regain their academic, social, and emotional footing. The school response to the 2005 hurricanes was made possible by preexisting federal legislation that addresses the needs of students experiencing homelessness. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Subtitle B--Education for Homeless Children and Youth), reauthorized as Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act, ensures educational protections for children and youth in homeless situations. The Act establishes procedures to enroll children quickly, assess their needs, and provide services. This brief explains key aspects of the legislation. [The National Center for Homeless Education is supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs.].
Download or read book Prompt and Proper Placement written by National Center for Homeless Education, Greensboro, NC. and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, reauthorized as Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act, requires schools to enroll homeless students immediately, even if they do not have the documents normally required for enrollment such as school records, medical records, proof of residency, or others. Unfortunately for many homeless students on the move, incomplete records often result in classroom/curriculum placements that promote frustration and result in failure. This document offers teachers, school counselors, and other school personnel valuable tools and information to assist in making sound educational decisions for immediate placement of homeless children and youth in appropriate classroom settings.
Download or read book What School District Administrators Should Know about the Educational Rights of Children and Youth Displaced by Disasters Connecting Schools and Displaced Students Brief Series written by National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE. and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After disasters, displaced families long to return to a sense of normalcy, so reconnecting children to school is especially important during this time. While providing the structure of the typical education setting, schools can help students overcome the trauma of a disaster and regain their academic and social stability. Once children are safely in school, parents have the peace of mind and freedom to focus on other post-disaster details to help their families recover. Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 USC ʹʹ11431-11435), reauthorized in 2001 by Title X, Part C of the No Child Left Behind Act, ensures educational protections for children and youth in homeless situations, including many who have lost their housing due to natural disasters. It provides stability and support for students by requiring all public schools to enroll eligible students immediately, assess their needs, and provide or refer them to additional services as needed. This brief explains key aspects of the legislation, particularly as it relates to students affected by natural disasters. The brief also includes the appendix: Supporting Students and Families Displaced by Disasters: Goals and Strategies for Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
