Navigating the Dispute Resolution Process

School districts may have situations when parents, guardians and unaccompanied homeless youth have disagreements over eligibility, school selection, enrollment or request for transportation. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act provides a provision, the dispute resolution process, to resolve these types of disagreements. As a McKinney-Vento liaison, it is important to be prepared to assist families and follow the steps in the dispute process.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify the LEA and McKinney-Vento Liaison’s responsibilities in the dispute process,
• Describe the steps of the dispute process, including the required documentation and timeline.
• Apply knowledge to sample dispute resolution scenarios.
• Assist families with helpful tips, including how to avoid a dispute.
• Utilize resources for navigating the process.