Professional Learning
NYS TEACHS offers virtual monthly webinars. All webinars, including upcoming and newly released, will be posted to this page. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@nysteachs.org.
Check out our recorded webinars for groundbreaking and innovative intel on some of the most popular topics in homeless education.
Mandatory McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Training for the 2026-2027 School Year
Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), McKinney-Vento liaisons must participate in annual professional development so they can better identify and meet the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness (42 U.S.C.§§ 11432[f][6] & [g][6][A][ix]). The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) requires that the McKinney-Vento liaison from each local educational agency (LEA) attend at least one of the professional development sessions offered by the Department’s technical assistance center, New York State Technical and Educational Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS), by June 30, 2027, to comply with the federal training requirement.
NYS-TEACHS provides free training and webinars for LEAs, social service providers, and other professionals on the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness. McKinney-Vento liaisons must attend one complete live NYS-TEACHS webinar and submit the required survey to receive a certificate of attendance. Liaisons should retain their certificate for documentation purposes during ESSA- Funded Program Monitoring. Please visit NYSTEACH WEBINAR SCHEDULE for the 2026-2027 complete list of trainings.
McKinney-Vento Webinars
Understanding the STAC-202 Policy 2026
This webinar will focus on providing information on the STAC 202 process. Opportunities will be provided to determine whether an LEA should apply for tuition reimbursement or direct bill another school district for the cost of educating a student in temporary housing.
Preparing Students for Postsecondary Education and Completing the FAFSA 2026
This webinar will discuss these barriers and provide strategies for helping youth experiencing homelessness prepare for and transition to post-secondary education, with particular emphasis on college preparation. Information will be provided on how to complete the FAFSA and obtain fee waivers.
Data Collection and Reporting*
(*Rest of State, not NYC) - 2026
This webinar will provide an opportunity to learn about data sources, the data verification process, and the role of the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) in the data collection process and reporting of students experiencing homelessness.
Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Living in Temporary Housing - November 2025
The webinar will provide information on the intersection of McKinney-Vento and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and how LEA’s can support students with disabilities who are living in temporary housing.
Supporting Students in Temporary Housing: Liaising Through a Social-Emotional Framework
This session will utilize the CASEL framework, specifically the CASEL 5 components: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making, Relationship Skills, and Social Awareness, as the foundation for our discussion.
