Check-In Checklist: Connecting with Families During COVID-19 Remote and Hybrid Instruction Download the Checklist Published: 05/19/20 Last Updated: 09/15/20 During COVID-19 remote and hybrid instruction, liaisons are playing a critical role in helping students and families experiencing homelessness meet their basic needs (e.g., food), education-related needs (e.g., remote learning tools), and social-emotional needs (e.g., supportive connections). However, liaisons are reporting that one of the most challenging obstacles during this time is maintaining consistent communication and connection with the students and families that they work with. This “check-in checklist” summarizes some of the strategies liaisons are using in their outreach to families and youth.

COVID-19 Information archive 5-12-20 Tips for McKinney-Vento Liaisons: COVID-19 & Student Homelessness 3-27-2020 COVID-19 & Student Homelessness Supporting Students in Temporary Housing — COVID-19 Resources for Schools and Families Friday, March 27, 2020 10:00 am – 11:00 am View Recording ​ Students in temporary housing face unique challenges in response to COVID-19. Schools and social service providers need up-to-date information about supports that are available for students and their families. This webinar will provide an opportunity for school staff and community based service providers to share their questions, discuss current concerns and learn about best practices. The webinar will also offer informational resources, links and tools that schools can share to meet students’ needs. We will discuss access to free school meals during school closures, strategies to support school access, updates about public benefits, and more. The webinar is designed for all professionals working with school-age children and youth in New York State. ​ Handouts from 03/27/20 Webinar: – 03/27/20 Powerpoint Slides (PDF ) – NY State Education Dept Guidance on Coronavirus – NYS-TEACHS’ Tips for McKinney-Vento Liaisons: COVID-19 – SchoolHouse Connection: COVID-19 Virtual Conversation and Q&A – Joint Guidance from the Juvenile Law Center, The Hope Center, and SchoolHouse Connection: Beyond the Food Pantry: COVID-19 Response for Students Who are Homeless or With Experience in Foster Care When the country first closed down because of the novel virus COVID -19, NYSTEACHS.org sent out COVID-19 E-Alerts. Click on a communication to read more about the virus as it pertains to homelessness. Tips for McKinney-Vento Liaisons: COVID-19 & Student Homelessness Download a PDF of this document Tips for McKinney-Vento Liaisons: COVID-19 & Student Homelessness Published: 03/31/20 Last Updated: 05/12/20 ​ Below is a list of tips for McKinney-Vento Liaisons for supporting students in temporary housing (STH) through the COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures. For the latest updates, continue to visit NYS-TEACHS’ COVID-19 News section, NYS Education Department’s COVID-19 site , and SchoolHouse Connection’s COVID-19 and Homelessness resources, and in particular, its COVID Virtual Conversation and Q&A . Jump to: Meeting the Immediate Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness | Connecting with Students Experiencing Homelessness & Outreach | Liaison Self-Care Meeting the Immediate Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness Below are short tips and strategies for meeting the basic needs of students and families who are experiencing homelessness during this difficult time. In-depth suggestions and resources can be found on our COVID-19 Resource List . Be as flexible as possible regarding feeding students to better ensure food/meal access to all who need it. Provide meals to all students who show up at a grab-and-go site regardless of the student’s enrollment status in the school/district. Allow one family to pick up meals for another family who may not be able to safely get to the pick-up site. Deliver meals (along with school supplies and coursework) via food truck, school bus, or other vehicles to key locations throughout the district. This is especially impactful in rural areas where families may not have safe or reliable access to transportation or to families for whom transportation is a barrier to receiving meals or other supplies. Support the remote-learning needs of students experiencing homelessness. Ensure access to Internet/wi-fi and remote learning devices for students experiencing homelessness. Ensure that someone from the district (liaison, principal, teacher, counselor, school-aide, etc.) is conducting regular educational check-ins with all students experiencing homelessness and is securing any help they may need to keep up with their coursework. (See Connecting with Students Experiencing Homelessness & Outreach section below for more strategies.) Create additional flexibility for deadlines for students in temporary housing who are experiencing difficulties completing work because of their unstable housing. Support the physical and mental health needs of students and families experiencing homelessness. Share online resources related to self-care and physical/mental health to students and families (for example, Healthy & Ready to Learn for self-care and physical activity tips in English and in Spanish, Headspace or Calm for free guided meditations, Cosmic Kids Yoga , GoNoodle for movement and mindfulness activities, and NYC Department of Education’s pages on Physical Education & Activity and Health Education ). Encourage students to continue to communicate with one another safely through virtual means to prevent isolation or loneliness during this period of physical social distancing (e.g., texting, video chatting, phone calls, emails, instant messaging). Encourage parents and students to create daily routines to foster mental and physical well-being and to create a sense of predictability during these uncertain times. (This sample schedule from Health & Ready to Learn could be used as a starting point; changes could be made to it to reflect remote learning in temporary housing.) Encourage parents or youth to create a menu of activities or self-care practices to have on hand to choose from. Examples of activities for children or youth include: Making art (collages with old newspapers or magazines, coloring books, etc.) Journaling together and writing about positive memories, dreams for the future, and current emotions Getting active: taking a dance break, doing yoga stretches, walking around the neighborhood while keeping a safe distance from others. Brainstorm with parents about how to communicate with their children about COVID-19. The National Association of School Psychologist’s Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource is a great place to start. Connecting with Students Experiencing Homelessness & Outreach Due to the tremendous health, social, and economic pressures during this time, be prepared to identify new families who have become homeless and to check-in regularly with students already identified as McKinney-Vento eligible. Proactively reach out to all families identified as McKinney-Vento eligible to ask about immediate needs and let them know you are a source of support during this time. Be intentional about preserving relationships with students and families in temporary housing by continuing to regularly check-in, particularly with homeless unaccompanied youth. Create an ‘out-of-the-office’ message or email signature that includes a list of community resources for people to turn to if you are not currently available. Be aware of increased housing instability during this time and check-in with students and parents who have a history of moving often or who have recently indicated a change in address. For more information about having sensitive conversations with students and families about their housing status see the National Center for Homeless Education’s brief on Confirming Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights & Services . Be mindful that this is a challenging and potentially re-traumatizing time for students and families experiencing homelessness. Express your concern for their well-being and provide support as best as you can. Pay specific attention to students and families who are living in temporary housing outside of the school district where they are currently enrolled and make sure they are receiving information about local resources. Create a survey or needs assessment and use it in your outreach to better understand how to support families experiencing homelessness in your community. Create and distribute parent and student-friendly resource guides with specific information about your school’s available services during school closures and any plans about re-opening. Send out materials (posters, flyers, and brochures) with information about McKinney-Vento to campgrounds, motels, community centers, and other areas where families or youth may be seeking shelter at this time. Reach out to partner organizations and local community agencies and collaborate on providing services and conducting outreach to families and youth experiencing homelessness. Liaison Self-Care The best way to ensure you have the capacity to support students and families experiencing homelessness is by fostering your own well-being during this time. Set boundaries in order to foster sustainable support for students and families in temporary housing. Create and stick to a schedule for when to communicate with students and families. If you are not able to provide support at a certain time, share resources or let the other person know when in the future you will be available to talk. Take regular breaks from watching, reading, and listening to the news, including social media. Incorporate self-care and mindfulness practices into your everyday routine. Participate in free guided meditations on websites such as Headspace . Look through these 50 Ways to Take a Break . Reflect and journal about your experience in the moment. Check out these Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in Quarantine for some excellent prompts. Ask for help if you feel overwhelmed or if you are concerned that the COVID-19 situation is affecting your ability to care for others: Reach out to other school staff and collaborators to talk about the challenges you are currently facing. If you are struggling, find mental health support through the New York State Office of Mental (OMH) Health Program Directory or by calling the OMH Emotional Support Line (1-844-863-9314) . In NYC, contact NYC-Well (1-888-692-9355) to connect with someone who will listen and help 24/7. Resources Compiled From: Thank you to the many New York State McKinney-Vento Liaisons who have shared ideas and offered tips included in this checklist. Beyond the Food Pantry: COVID-19 Response for Students Who are Homeless or With Experience in Foster Care Center for Disease Control & Prevention’s COVID-19 Manage Anxiety & Stress Healthy & Ready to Learn’s Making Space For Ourselves MENTOR’s Tips for Maintaining Connection With Young People During a Time of Social Distancing The National Association of School Psychologist’s Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource SchoolHouse Connection’s Checklist for Local Education Agencies and Early Childhood Providers SchoolHouse Connection’s COVID Virtual Conversation Q&A SchoolHouse Connection’s Evolving Lessons During COVID-19

Order Brochures & Posters NYS-TEACHS offers FREE brochures and posters with information on the educational rights of children and youth who are homeless. Brochures and posters are available in both English and Spanish. NYS-TEACHS also carries posters in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Korean, Russian, French and Urdu. Help raise awareness and promote educational access and success for students experiencing homelessness. Scroll Down to Download Files Order Posters & Brochures Please complete the form below to submit your request for Posters/Brochures. Please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery of the requested materials. If you require expedited shipping, please contact us so that NYS-TEACHS can most effectively accommodate your request. ​ Thank you for completing this form. Any changes to your request or for more information please contact Ailin Mendoza at - amendoza@measinc.com or by calling our helpline at 800-388-2014. ​ A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided. REMINDER FOR LIAISONS LEA liaisons are responsible for making sure that public notices, like the NYS-TEACHS’ posters, are put up in areas where children and youth who are homeless receive services, such as schools, school district offices, the office of the local department of social services, shelters, and food pantries. Other examples of where liaisons should put up posters include: public libraries, eviction prevention providers, legal services providers, and housing court. Poster Poster dimensions: 14″ x 11″ View and Download Posters English Poster Spanish Poster Arabic Poster Bengali Po ster Chinese Poste r French Poster Haitian-Creole Poster Korean Poster Russian Poster Urdu Poster Brochure Brochure folded dimensions: 8.5″ x 3.7″ View and Download Brochures English Brochure Spanish Brochure print

Grantees Grant funding is available to local education agencies (LEAs), which include school districts, charter schools, and BOCES, through a competitive application process administered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Applications for the McKinney-Vento Competitive Grant are available every 3 years. LEA's who successfully secure a 3-year grant may use funds to provide programs and activities that support the school success of students experiencing homelessness. Welcome, 2022-2025 Grantees Below are the dates for the upcoming events that we will host to support you during the first year of your new grant. Required Events 2023-2024 Conference Calls (Video-conference links will be emailed to you in advance.) Session #1 Supporting M-V Eligible Migrant Worker Families - October 17th- 10:00am-11:00am Session #2 Supporting Early Learners in Temporary Housing - February 6th - 10:00-11:00am Session #3 Topic TBD - June 4th - 10:00–11:00am MV Grantee Annual Meeting – May 1-2 (In person meeting-location to be determined) State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) awarded more than $7 million in grants authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act. NYSED awarded grants to 27 school districts, five Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)-led consortiums, three district-led consortiums, and one charter school consortium. Funds will promote school success for more than 116,500 students in temporary housing in more than 70 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) across the state. Read the NYSED Press Release with the list of McKinney-Vento 2022-2025 Grantees here . DOWNLOAD THE 2019-2022 GRANTEE LIST Previous McKinney-Vento Grantees can be found below. DOWNLOAD 2016-2019 GRANTEE LIST SIRS Data on Student Homelessness – 3 Year Summary ​ This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness at any point in the school years 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. DOWNLOAD SIRS DATA ON STUDENT HOMELESSNESS -3 YEAR SUMMARY If you have questions about the current grant cycle and/or cohort, please contact Jane Fronheiser at NYSED. For general information about the McKinney-Vento Grant program, visit the Resource Library and then the “McKinney-Vento Grant” page. GO TO MCKINNEY-VENTO GRANT (RESOURCE LIBRARY) SIRS 3 YEAR SUMMARY

NYC Resources for Students in Temporary Housing Compiled by NYS-TEACHS: March 2020 - June 2021 Download Resources Handout (ENGLISH) Download Resources Handout (SPANISH) Devices, iPads, Internet Connectivity Issues If students in your shelter have no connectivity or limited connectivity on iPads, fill out this Shelter Data Service Issues Survey . Priority Shelter Support Hotline : (718) 935-5108 Getting started with an iPad and software updates Requesting an iPad Enter a technical support ticket with the IT Service Desk General technical support NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Get schedule, attendance, busing, report cards and more! Creating an account and sign in here To get a creation code for a student, contact your child’s school using Find a School or the Students in Temporary Housing (STH) Regional Manager . Busing Information Parents can get route info by signing in to NYC School Account (NYCSA) Call 311 or email BusingExceptions@schools.nyc.gov Busing health and safety protocols available here . For students in temporary doubled-up situations who need busing, fill out an Exceptions Request . MetroCards MetroCards for parents in temporary housing to accompany their children (3K-6th grade) to school are available from the school. Schools can request parent MetroCards by emailing publicschoolmetrocards@schools.nyc.gov . Shelter Transfers and the School Proximity Project Parents can request a shelter transfer to be closer to their children’s school. Families will be transferred if there is an appropriate unit available. To request a transfer, contact the case manager or shelter director. For more information, call NYS-TEACHS 800-388-2014. Learning Bridges: free childcare Priority given to children in temporary housing Available for 3-k-8th graders Must be participating in blended learning (not available to students doing fully remote instruction) Application available here . Enrollment Family Welcome Centers are closed but staff are working remotely. Email them for help. High School Equivalency programs Call the Referral Center Hotline: 718-577-2525 Visit Pathways to Graduation (P2G) Early Childhood: Early Learn , Head Start , 3-K , Pre-K Outreach Team Main Number: (718) 935-2009 Bronx: Katherine Rodriguez, KRodriguez73@schools.nyc.gov Brooklyn: Andrea Dawes, adawes@schools.nyc.gov Queens: Jimmy Li, JLi4@schools.nyc.gov Manhattan/Staten Island: OutreachTeam@schools.nyc.gov Translation and Interpretation Supports (718) 935-2013 or email Hello@schools.nyc.gov Translated Support for Remote Learning Special Education General questions: SpecialEducation@schools.nyc.gov Transition to Kindergarten: Turning5@schools.nyc.gov Related Services: RelatedServices@schools.nyc.gov Call the Special Education Hotline at 718-935-2007 Special Education Learn at Home Resources Grab and Go Meals Meals for students doing remote learning available from schools 9am-12pm on school days Meals for adults available 3-5pm at Meal Hubs. For local info about food pantries, see Coronavirus NYC Neighborhood Food Resource Guides Questions/Troubleshooting Students in Temporary Housing Staff: bit.ly/STHStaff STH Regional Managers Bronx Rebekha Askew (D 7, 8) raskew2@schools.nyc.gov , 718-828-2644, 917-951-9576 (m) Brittany Taylor, (D 8, 11), btaylor19@schools.nyc.gov , 718-828-4950 Shaquieta Boyd (D 9), sboyd5@schools.nyc.gov 718-741-7049 Stephanie Dyer (D 10, 12), sdyer@schools.nyc.gov , 718-741-7783, 646-584-2973 (m) Brooklyn Rahul Patel, (D 13, 23), rpatel9@schools.nyc.gov , 718-295-4105 Wayne Harris (D 14, 15, 16, 19, 32), wharris22@schools.nyc.gov , 718-935-3562, 917-861-4809 (m) Charlene Mitchell (D 17), cmitchell4@schools.nyc.gov , 718-758-7722, 929- 232-0132 (m) Fahmeeda Saleem (D 18, 20, 21, 22), fsaleem@schools.nyc.gov Manhattan Cecilio Diaz, Manhattan (D1, 4), CDiaz@schools.nyc.gov , 917-339-1698, 917-287-2310 (m) Iris Gersten, (D 2, 3), IGersten@schools.nyc.gov , 917-339-1718, 646-784-5802 (m) Rakeyah Evans, Manhattan (D 5, 6), RHameedevans@schools.nyc.gov , 917-339-1718 Queens Cecilio Diaz, (D 24, 25, 26, 30), CDiaz@schools.nyc.gov , 917-339-1698, 917-287-2310 (m) Linda Wilson (D 27, 28, 29), LWilson33@schools.nyc.gov 718-391-6849, 347-574-2095 (m) Staten Island Fahmeeda Saleem (D 31), fsaleem@schools.nyc.gov , 718-758-7722, 929-232-0132 (m) More questions? Give us a call. If you have a question, call the NYS-TEACHS Infoline at 800-388-2014. Charte Scools Collaboration Data & Reporting Enrollment Top of Page BACK TO TOP

Homelessness & Education Resources The McKinney-Vento Act [42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)] defines homeless children and youth as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This definition also includes: Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason Children and youth who may be living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, shelters Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings, or Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are children who are living in similar circumstances listed above. Click the button below to read a summary that is easily understandable from schoolhouse.com. + Learn More GIVE US A CALL. If you have a question about whether your child is eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Act, including transportation, school selection, enrollment, and more, call our Infoline at 800-388-2014. Button Topic Resources View resources by topic: Unaccompanied Youth Access to School Records for Unaccompanied Youth This Guidance from the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) at the U.S. Department of Education, “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Disclosure of Student Information Related to Emergencies and Disasters,” includes information that can help unaccompanied youth and their caregivers in accessing student educational records. The Guidance clarifies in question 3 that caregivers can access a student’s educational records, even if they are not legal guardians and are not related to the student. The Guidance also explains in questions 5 and 6 that schools can give unaccompanied youth full access to their own records, even when they are under 18. (After they turn 18, students also have the right to access their records.) ​ Homeless Students Beyond Debate: Rights of Homeless Students A 15 minute film produced by the Public Justice Center and Megaphone Project, “Beyond Debate: Rights of Homeless Students” is a short drama illustrating the power of a federal law that fosters educational stability for homeless students. ​ Unaccompanied Youth Caregiver Authorization Form School districts may develop a caregiver form that establishes the responsibilities of caregivers and requests caregivers’ contact information in place of traditional proof of guardianship for unaccompanied youth. This form is not required, but may be helpful to schools and to students. Such forms should be carefully created to avoid barriers to a student’s full participation in school and should never lead to delays in enrollment because unaccompanied youth are entitled to immediate enrollment under the McKinney-Vento Act. 42 U.S.C. § 11432(g)(3)(C). ​ Supporting Students in Temporary Housing Commissioner Regulation 100.2 (x) New York State Education Department This NYSED Memo (September 2017) details the amendments to the Commissioner’s regulation governing homeless education (section 100.2(x)), which are effective July 1, 2017. They were updated to conform to the changes in the McKinney-Vento Act as a result of the Every Student Succeeds Act and the recent changes to N.Y. Education Law Section 3209. ​ Role of the School Enrollment Checklist NYS-TEACHS The McKinney-Vento Enrollment Checklist, developed by NYS-TEACHS, outlines steps McKinney-Vento liaisons should take when enrolling students experiencing homelessness. The checklist includes links to key documents and referrals. ​ Role of the School Housing Questionnaire (English) The Housing Questionnaire should be used by all school districts as the first page of the enrollment packet for all newly enrolling students. The Housing Questionnaire should also be given to all students/families any time they report a change of address. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires all LEAs that receive Title I funds (including school districts, charter schools, and BOCES) to use the Housing Questionnaire. NYSED also encourages all other LEAs to use the Housing Questionnaire because it asks about students’ living arrangements in order to identify students experiencing homelessness in the school district. ​ Role of the School Housing Questionnaire (Spanish) The Housing Questionnaire should be used by all school districts as the first page of the enrollment packet for all newly enrolling students. The Housing Questionnaire should also be given to all students/families any time they report a change of address. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires all LEAs that receive Title I funds (including school districts, charter schools, and BOCES) to use the Housing Questionnaire. NYSED also encourages all other LEAs to use the Housing Questionnaire because it asks about students’ living arrangements in order to identify students experiencing homelessness in the school district. ​ Role of the School Identifying Children and Youth in Homeless Situations This NCHE brief: summarizes the key provisions of Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act related to the identification of children and youth experiencing homelessness; and provides an overview of implementation strategies at the state and local levels. ​ Unaccompanied Youth Increasing Access to Higher Education for Unaccompanied Youth This NCHE brief includes a summary of education legislation prior to 2012 that gives unaccompanied homeless youth access to educational supports and provides examples of practices that high schools, colleges, and universities have used to assist these students in succeeding. Please note: this guidance does not include changes made by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) which added new protections for students in temporary housing. About the Source: From NCHE: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the Department’s technical assistance center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program. In this role, NCHE works with schools, service providers, parents, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that children and youth experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. Homeless Students Know Your Rights Flyers These flyers can be distributed following a natural disaster to help families and youth understand their educational rights. They include space to add local contact information. Below is a poster for New York State and for New York City. ​ Unaccompanied Youth National Runaway Safeline Home Free Program NRS’ Home Free Program, a collaboration with Greyhound Lines, helps reunite runaway youth with their families, or an alternative living arrangement, through a free bus ticket home. The program has reunited more than 17,000 youth with their families. By connecting to NRS at 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1800RUNAWAY.org, youth can initiate the process to return home or to a safe alternative. ​ Unaccompanied Youth New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A—Designation of Person in Parental Relation and Designation of Person in Parental Relation Forms This law addresses a parent’s power to designate a “person in parental relation” to a child. If a parent is unable to make education-related or medical decisions for a child, they may temporarily designate another person to make those decisions on behalf of the student. Also, view and download the Designation of Person in Parental Relation Forms. ​

Attendance Improvement These resources for professionals and families address chronic absenteeism and provide guidance on improving attendance. Topic Resources View topic by category: Guides & Fact Sheets Attendance Works: Attendance Improvement - Spanish Attendance Works infographic spelling out the facts about chronic absence in the early grades-Spanish ​ Guides & Fact Sheets Attendance Works: Attendance Improvement -English Attendance Works infographic spelling out the facts about chronic absence in the early grades-English ​ Data Hamilton Project's Map of Absenteeism The Hamilton Project created an interactive map using national data reported by school districts to the U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection for the 2015-2016 school year. You may use the map to compare rates of chronic absenteeism across New York, broken down by school characteristics and student demographics. ​

Data & Statistics on Homelessness Data about student homelessness are publicly available through several agencies. Data-sets currently include: identification of homeless students, identification of sub-populations of homeless students, and assessment achievement rates. US Department of Education Website: EdDataExpress ; CSPR NYSED Website: State Report Cards NYS-TEACHS Website: Homeless Identification Data , Homelessness Rate Data (collected by NYSED); Identification Data and Poverty (poverty data from Census Bureau) FAQ for this topic Topic Resources Data on Student Homelessness NYSED Field Memo New York State Education Department These spreadsheets contain data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. View topic by category: Data BEDS Data on Student Homelessness Data on students experiencing homelessness were collected in the Basic Educational Data System (BEDS) prior to 2009-10. This spreadsheet contains BEDS data on students who experienced homelessness, collected from New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools in 2007-08 and 2008-09. ​ Data Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) Data US Department of Education Data in New York’s Consolidated State Performance Report were submitted by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to the US Department of Education. Available data include: LEAs with and without subgrants, enrollment and primary nighttime residences of homeless children and youth, subgroups of homeless children and youth (unaccompanied youth, migratory children and youth, children with disabilities, and Limited English Proficient students), and students scoring proficient in reading, mathematics, and science. ​ Guides & Fact Sheets Data Entry in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) for Students Experiencing Homelessness NYS-TEACHS Districts must indicate in their student management systems students who experience homelessness at any point during the year. This guide specifies which codes relate to students identified under the McKinney-Vento Act. ​ Forms & Templates Data Tracking Form for Students in Temporary Housing School districts must track data on students experiencing homelessness. This optional form may help the district to collect the required data. ​ Data Data on Student Homelessness in NYS New York State Education Department These spreadsheets contain data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. ​ Website ED Data Express ED Data Express includes data from EDFacts, Consolidated State Performance Reports (CSPR), State Accountability Workbooks, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), the College Board, and the Department’s Budget Service office. ​ Website Kids Count Data Center Kids Count provides data in an easy-to-use online database format. It allows you to generate custom graphs, maps, ranked lists, and state-by-state profiles on a variety of indicators of child well-being. ​ Data Local Poverty Rates & Student Homelessness Poverty data can be a useful tool for districts in estimating the approximate number of students who may experience homelessness. ​ Website National Center for Education Statistics The National Center for Education Statisics (NCES) is the primary federal entity responsible for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States. ​ Data New York State Report Card Data New York State Education Department Data in the New York State report cards were submitted by local school district officials to the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Several downloadable files are available, which include information on 3-8 grade assessments, FRPL data, point-in-time enrollment data, graduation rates, and pathways to graduation. Data broken out by housing status, i.e. whether or not students were identified as homeless, are available in the following files: - Report Card Database (assessment tabs) - Enrollment Database ​ Research & Reports SIRS Data on Student Homelessness - 3 Year Summary (2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18) This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness at any point in the school years 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. ​ Research & Reports SIRS Data on Student Homelessness – 3 Year Summary (2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21) This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness at any point in the school years 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. ​ Guides & Fact Sheets Students in Temporary Housing: ATS Guide for NYC DOE School Staff A guide to entering data and running reports on students in temporary housing in ATS (NYC Department of Education’s data system). ​ Forms & Templates Template End-of-Year Letter NYS-TEACHS Districts are encouraged to check in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the end of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and make appropriate arrangements for the next school year if there has been a change. This template letter can be used to reach out to families for this purpose. ​ Laws & Guidance Title I, Part A Set-Aside for Homeless Students: New Data Collection Procedures, Program Service Code 0892 NYSED Field Memo This Memo from NYSED (May 2019) describes how LEAs should enter data in their student management systems on students served with Title I, Part A set-aside funds for students experiencing homelessness. Starting in the 2018-19 school year, all LEAs must report this information for individual students through the Student Information Repository System using Program Service Code 0892. ​ Data Total Enrollment and Student Homelessness Data New York State Education Department This spreadsheet contains the total student enrollment, number of students identified as homeless, and the student homelessness rate for each school district and charter school in New York State. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS). Details about methodology and definitions are included in the first tab of the spreadsheet. ​

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COVID-19 Resource List Published: 03/23/20 Last Updated: 05/12/20 Jump to: Latest News | Liaison Resources | Resources for Families The COVID-19 pandemic is drastically affecting families and students experiencing homelessness. Without the safety and stability schools often provide for these children and youth, it is important now more than ever to provide support and resources to ensure students’ well-being. Below are resources and news to help McKinney-Vento liaisons and others better support students experiencing homelessness. Make sure to check back here for continuous updates on the COVID-19 pandemic as it related to student homelessness. Latest News on School & COVID-19 New York State Education Department (NYSED) – Coronavirus Guidance US Department of Education – COVID-19 Information and Resources National Center on Homeless Education – COVID-19 Information New York City Department of Education – Coronavirus Communications Resources for McKinney-Vento Liaisons/ COVID-19 & Student Homelessness SchoolHouse Connection Brief – COVID-19 and Homelessness: Strategies for Schools, Early Learning Programs, and Higher Education Institutions Check out the Checklist for Local Education Agencies and Early Childhood Providers Joint Guidance from the Juvenile Law Center, The Hope Center, and SchoolHouse Connection – Beyond the Food Pantry: COVID-19 Response for Students Who are Homeless or With Experience in Foster Care SchoolHouse Connection: Five Strategies to Help Homeless Youth Transition to College During COVID-19 Resources for Families Remote School – Resources and Supports for Connecting with District Remote Learning Programs: Please Note: Title I, Part A set-asides and McKinney-Vento grant funding can be used to pay for devices and/or wi-fi hot spots if they are not otherwise available for students in temporary housing. Directory of Providers Offering Free Wi-Fi or Special Accommodations New York City public school students may fill out a remote learning device request form to borrow internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning. Food Resources: Grab-And-Go School Meals (NYSED) Find a Local Food Pantry in NYS New York City Food Bank NYC is giving out free meals, groceries and SNAP support all over New York City. Find food help in Spanish : Check out an interactive map in Spanish of “comida gratis” (free food) around New York City. NYC Food Hub : The Covid-19 food hub for NYC is continuously gathering information about free groceries and meals around the city as well as about financial help for restaurant workers. Invisible Hands : Volunteers across the city are delivering groceries, medication and other necessities to elderly and otherwise at-risk residents for free. Physical & Mental Health Resources: Guide to Helping Families Cope with Coronavirus (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network) Talking to Children About COVID-19 (National Association of School Psychologists) Healthy & Ready to Learn: COVID-19 MENTOR’s Tips for maintaining connection with young people during a time of social distancing NYC Department of Education’s Physical Education & Activity and Health Education Check out Teens Take On COVID , the NYC Administration for Children’s Services’ page which connects teens and youth with resources related to education, physical and mental health services, LGBTQIA services, bullying, and housing. Find mental health support through the New York State Office of Mental (OMH) Health Program Directory or by calling the OMH Emotional Support Line (1-844-863-9314) . In NYC, contact NYC-Well (1-888-692-9355) to connect with someone who will listen and help 24/7. Latest News Resorces for MV Resources for Families

Check-In Checklist: Connecting with Families During COVID-19 Remote and Hybrid Instruction Download the Checklist Published: 05/19/20 Last Updated: 09/15/20 During COVID-19 remote and hybrid instruction, liaisons are playing a critical role in helping students and families experiencing homelessness meet their basic needs (e.g., food), education-related needs (e.g., remote learning tools), and social-emotional needs (e.g., supportive connections). However, liaisons are reporting that one of the most challenging obstacles during this time is maintaining consistent communication and connection with the students and families that they work with. This “check-in checklist” summarizes some of the strategies liaisons are using in their outreach to families and youth.

Data & Statistics on Homelessness Data about student homelessness are publicly available through several agencies. Data-sets currently include: identification of homeless students, identification of sub-populations of homeless students, and assessment achievement rates. US Department of Education Website: EdDataExpress ; CSPR NYSED Website: State Report Cards NYS-TEACHS Website: Homeless Identification Data , Homelessness Rate Data (collected by NYSED); Identification Data and Poverty (poverty data from Census Bureau) FAQ for this topic Topic Resources Data on Student Homelessness NYSED Field Memo New York State Education Department These spreadsheets contain data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. View topic by category: arrow&v Data BEDS Data on Student Homelessness Data on students experiencing homelessness were collected in the Basic Educational Data System (BEDS) prior to 2009-10. This spreadsheet contains BEDS data on students who experienced homelessness, collected from New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools in 2007-08 and 2008-09. ​ Data Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) Data US Department of Education Data in New York’s Consolidated State Performance Report were submitted by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to the US Department of Education. Available data include: LEAs with and without subgrants, enrollment and primary nighttime residences of homeless children and youth, subgroups of homeless children and youth (unaccompanied youth, migratory children and youth, children with disabilities, and Limited English Proficient students), and students scoring proficient in reading, mathematics, and science. ​ Guides & Fact Sheets Data Entry in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) for Students Experiencing Homelessness NYS-TEACHS Districts must indicate in their student management systems students who experience homelessness at any point during the year. This guide specifies which codes relate to students identified under the McKinney-Vento Act. ​ Forms & Templates Data Tracking Form for Students in Temporary Housing School districts must track data on students experiencing homelessness. This optional form may help the district to collect the required data. ​ Data Data on Student Homelessness in NYS New York State Education Department These spreadsheets contain data on the number of students who experienced homelessness in New York State at any point in the indicated school year. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. ​ Website ED Data Express ED Data Express includes data from EDFacts, Consolidated State Performance Reports (CSPR), State Accountability Workbooks, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), the College Board, and the Department’s Budget Service office. ​ Website Kids Count Data Center Kids Count provides data in an easy-to-use online database format. It allows you to generate custom graphs, maps, ranked lists, and state-by-state profiles on a variety of indicators of child well-being. ​ Data Local Poverty Rates & Student Homelessness Poverty data can be a useful tool for districts in estimating the approximate number of students who may experience homelessness. ​ Website National Center for Education Statistics The National Center for Education Statisics (NCES) is the primary federal entity responsible for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States. ​ Data New York State Report Card Data New York State Education Department Data in the New York State report cards were submitted by local school district officials to the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Several downloadable files are available, which include information on 3-8 grade assessments, FRPL data, point-in-time enrollment data, graduation rates, and pathways to graduation. Data broken out by housing status, i.e. whether or not students were identified as homeless, are available in the following files: - Report Card Database (assessment tabs) - Enrollment Database ​ Research & Reports SIRS Data on Student Homelessness - 3 Year Summary (2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18) This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness at any point in the school years 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. ​ Research & Reports SIRS Data on Student Homelessness – 3 Year Summary (2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21) This spreadsheet contains data on the number of students who experienced homelessness at any point in the school years 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and reflect students enrolled in New York State School Districts and New York State Charter Schools. ​ Guides & Fact Sheets Students in Temporary Housing: ATS Guide for NYC DOE School Staff A guide to entering data and running reports on students in temporary housing in ATS (NYC Department of Education’s data system). ​ Forms & Templates Template End-of-Year Letter NYS-TEACHS Districts are encouraged to check in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the end of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and make appropriate arrangements for the next school year if there has been a change. This template letter can be used to reach out to families for this purpose. ​ Laws & Guidance Title I, Part A Set-Aside for Homeless Students: New Data Collection Procedures, Program Service Code 0892 NYSED Field Memo This Memo from NYSED (May 2019) describes how LEAs should enter data in their student management systems on students served with Title I, Part A set-aside funds for students experiencing homelessness. Starting in the 2018-19 school year, all LEAs must report this information for individual students through the Student Information Repository System using Program Service Code 0892. ​ Data Total Enrollment and Student Homelessness Data New York State Education Department This spreadsheet contains the total student enrollment, number of students identified as homeless, and the student homelessness rate for each school district and charter school in New York State. The data were collected by the New York State Education Department in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS). Details about methodology and definitions are included in the first tab of the spreadsheet. ​