Help raise awareness and promote educational access and success for students experiencing homelessness. 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 Jude Gesellchen at - jgesellchen@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

COVID-19 Resource List 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

NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. New York State Education Law Section 3209, Education of Homeless Children NYS Education Law Section 3209 describes the rights of students in temporary housing in New York State. Important changes to New York Education Law Section 3209 went into effect on April 20, 2017. The changes to this law reflect changes to the federal McKinney-Vento Act that were made under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Below, along with the link to download the new text of the law, you will find a link to a marked-up version of Education Law § 3209 that highlights the changes. NY EDUCATION LAW § 3209 (PDF) MARKED-UP (REDLINE) VERSION (PDF) Back to Homelessness & Education

View the webinar The Intersection of Gender-Based Violence and Homelessness The Intersection of Gender-Based Violence and Homelessness Presented by the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Domestic and gender-based violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and children and most survivors face barriers to accessing shelters and affordable housing. These barriers are often exacerbated for survivors who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). To help participants fully understand the impact that domestic violence has on survivors and their children who may face homelessness as a result of abuse, this 90-minute webinar is designed to provide a fundamental knowledge base on the issue of domestic violence as it intersects with homelessness. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Recognize domestic violence and the barriers to self-sufficiency. Respond to survivors and children of domestic violence. Understand the impact that domestic violence has on survivors and their children. Identify resources available to help survivors find safety and support. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint Back to Professional Learning

Regional Technical Assistance Sessions McKinney-Vento Training Initiative -Year 2 Top of Page Jump to a Topic Regional TA Launch Western Region Group Central Region Group North Country Region Group Long Island Region Group Hudson Region Group Capital Region Group Regional TA Launch State-Wide McKinney-Vento Training Initiative Launch Wednesday October 8, 2025, 10:00am – 11:15am Register For Webinar The NYSED Office of ESSA-Funded Programs, in collaboration with the NYS Technical and Educational Assistance Center for Homeless Students (TEACHS), is excited to continue our McKinney-Vento Training Initiative for a second year. Our goal is to further strengthen our shared capacity to support students in temporary housing across New York State. Audience: District McKinney-Vento liaisons, BOCES McKinney-Vento liaisons, District Superintendents, and related staff. Purpose: NYSED and TEACHs will provide information on the components of the 25-26 SY McKinney-Vento Training Initiative. We will provide an overview of the focused professional development plan for McKinney-Vento liaisons and related staff including a discussion of Regional Partnership Meetings and Communities of Practice. Western Region Group GROUP 1 Long Island Region Group GROUP 2 Hudson Region Group GROUP 3 North Country Region Group GROUP 4 Central Region Group GROUP 5 Capital Region Group GROUP 6 BOCES Large Group TA Western Region Group Central Region North Country Region Group Long Island Hudson Capital Region BACK TO TOP

Read about and download the New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A & Designation of Person in Parental Relation Form. New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A & Designation of Person in Parental Relation Form New York State General Obligations Law, Title 15-A—Designation of Person in Parental Relation: 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. Designation of Person in Parental Relation Form: If a parent is unable to make education-related decisions for a child, they may temporarily allow another person to make decisions on behalf of the student. N.Y. General Obligations Law § 5-1551. The person who takes on this responsibility is called the “designee” or the “person in parental relation” to the child. The parent can limit the decision-making authority of a person in parental relation to a certain time period or to certain types of decisions, as long as these limitations are described in the designation. OCFS Designation of Person in Parental Relationship Form: Another template, from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), includes a more wide-reaching set of decision-making abilities for the “designee.” For example, this form includes medical decision-making authority, unlike the form above. If a parent is unable to make education or health-related decisions for a child, they may temporarily allow another person to make decisions on behalf of the student. The person who takes on this responsibility is called the “designee” or the “person in parental relation” to the child. The parent can limit the decision-making authority of a person in parental relation to a certain time period or certain types of decisions, as long as these limitations are noted. NEW YORK STATE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW, TITLE 15-A PERSON IN PARENTAL RELATION DESIGNATION FORM OCFS VERSION OF FORM Back to Unaccompanied Youth

Homeless education research Research on Homeless Education Topic Resources View topic by category: Research & Reports Classrooms with Revolving Doors: Recommended Practices for Teachers of At-Risk and Highly Mobile Students - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Teachers whose classrooms seem to have revolving doors with students entering, withdrawing, and even re-entering throughout the school year, face a variety of challenges in meeting the needs of such highly mobile students and their more stable peers. These two briefs describe some the challenges and offers recommendations to teachers based on the literature and case studies of award-winning teachers with a variety of students in their classrooms who moved frequently. This brief covers elementary school teachers. Research & Reports Classrooms with Revolving Doors: Recommended Practices for Teachers of At-Risk and Highly Mobile Students - MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL Teachers whose classrooms seem to have revolving doors with students entering, withdrawing, and even re-entering throughout the school year, face a variety of challenges in meeting the needs of such highly mobile students and their more stable peers. These two briefs describe some the challenges and offers recommendations to teachers based on the literature and case studies of award-winning teachers with a variety of students in their classrooms who moved frequently. This brief covers middle and high school teachers. Research & Reports Effective Teaching and At-Risk/Highly Mobile Students: What Do Award-Winning Teachers Do? This study, designed jointly by the National Center for Homeless Education and The College of William and Mary, explores the critical role of the classroom teacher in contributing to the education of at-risk and highly mobile students. The study includes a review of the literature on the effective teaching of at-risk and highly mobile students and an exploration of the beliefs and practices of six teachers who won national and/or state awards for working with students in difficult circumstances. About the Source 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. Research & Reports Homeless Education Literature (2011-2018) This National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) webpage provides a comprehensive listing of research studies addressing the issue of mobility and its effects on a child’s or youth’s education. About the Source 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. Research & Reports National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Abstract Bibliography of Homeless Education Resources: 2008 This abstract bibliography lists and describes a selection of publications released in 2008 that deal with issues related to the lives and education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. About the Source 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. Research & Reports National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Mobility Study Bibliography This NCHE bibliography, updated September 2011, provides a broad list of research studies addressing the issue of mobility and its effects on a child’s or youth’s education. About the Source 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. Research & Reports On the Map: The Dynamics of Family Homelessness in New York City 2017 This report from the Institute of Children, Poverty, and Homelessness presents information on family homelessness in New York City. The report breaks down data on homelessness by neighborhood and by city council district. About the Source The Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness (ICPH) is a New York City-based policy research organization focused on family homelessness in New York City and throughout the United States. Research & Reports Up Against the Odds: New York City's Homeless Children Lose Out in School (2006) This report found that increased efforts must be made to ensure the protection of homeless students’ legal rights to education in New York City. The report underscores the importance of providing educational stability to homeless children and youth, and the need for increased coordination among city agencies and the New York City Department of Education to provide services to these students.

When a dispute arises, McKinney-Vento liaisons must help the parent or youth appeal to the Commissioner of Education using this form. This annotated version of the Petition contains helpful notes explaining how to fill out each blank on the form. McKinney-Vento Appeal Form When a dispute arises, McKinney-Vento liaisons must help the parent or youth appeal to the Commissioner of Education using this form. Liaisons, parents, and youth may use this document as a guide when filling out the Form Notice of Petition during McKinney-Vento disputes. A Microsoft Word version of the Petition may be used if the parent or liaison would like to fill out the form electronically. There is also a fillable version of the form here as well. Fillable PDF Word Document Back to Dispute Resolution/Appeal Process

View the webinar Supporting Students in Temporary Housing with Title 1 Set-Aside Funds in New York City Supporting Students in Temporary Housing with Title 1 Part A Set-Aside Funds in New York City Under the McKinney-Vento Act, school districts must remove barriers for students in temporary housing to attend and succeed in school. Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or percentages of children from low-income families. The webinar will provide information on the purpose of Title 1 funds and how these funds can be used to support students living in temporary housing. By the end of today’s webinar, participants will be able to: Explain the general principles regarding how to use STH Title 1 funds. Identify allowable and unallowable expenditures using Title 1 funds. Assess the needs of your STH student population to align with the spending of Title 1 funds. Describe how the McKinney-Vento Act and STH Title 1 programs work together to meet the needs of students in temporary housing. Learn about the allocation of STH Title 1 funds allotted to each school. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint Back to Professional Learning

Training is recommended for all district personnel who are responsible for overseeing, conducting, or reporting STAC homeless placements. Understanding the STAC-202 Process Presented by: NYSED STAC/Medicaid Unit The NYSED STAC/Medicaid Unit has scheduled a webinar designed to assist districts in processing requests for reimbursement for homeless placements. Topics covered include: School district and STAC/Medicaid Unit responsibilities; A step-by-step guide for submitting eligibility forms, entering requests for reimbursement approval, and verifying submitted claims for payment; and An overview of chargebacks. This training is recommended for all district personnel, new or as a refresher, who are responsible for overseeing, conducting, or reporting STAC homeless placements. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint For more resources, visit the STAC-202 page . Back to Professional Learning

Find the Liaison in your school or district here. Homeless Liaison Contact List The liaison is responsible for identifying temporarily housed youth who may be eligible for enrollment in the school district and ensuring they receive the education and services they are guaranteed by law. Update Liaison Information Download List as Excel File Download List as PDF File New Resource SUNY Campus Homeless Liaisons Visit Website Please use the search field below to search by county, organization name, first or last name, email address, or phone. This searchable list BELOW is still under construction. If the list below does not load onscreen, please download either a CSV or PDF file by clicking on the purple buttons above. Search Sort By No Data Found!! Please try with some other search criteria. Click here to reset the search. COUNTY SCHOOL FIRST NAME LAST NAME EMAIL PHONE Albany Albany City SD Karla McDowell kmcdowell@albany.k12.ny.us (518) 475-6130 Albany Albany City SD Victoria Van Bramer vvanbramer@albany.k12.ny.us (518) 475-6134 Albany Albany Community Charter School Allaine Woodard awoodard@albanycommunitycs.org (518) 433-1500 Albany Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls Tishina Bowden tbowden@albanyleadership.org 518-694-5300 Albany Albany Leadership Charter for Girls - Middle School Moesha Smith msmith@albanyleadership.org 518-694-5300 ext 502 Albany Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD Mark Tidd mark.tidd@bkwschools.org (518) 872-1482 Albany Bethlehem CSD David Hurst dhurst@bethlehemschools.org (518) 439-3102 Albany Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Yvonne Ramirez yramirez@brighterchoice.org (518) 603-1026 Albany Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls Yvonne Roman yroman@brighterchoice.org 518-694-8200 Albany Cohoes City SD Mayra Thomas mthomas@cohoes.org (518) 237-4131 ext. 2230 Albany Cohoes City SD Peggy O'Shea poshea@cohoes.org (518) 237-0100 x2350 Albany Cohoes City SD Raychel Marcil rmarcil@cohoes.org (518) 237-0100 ext 2320

View the webinar Planning Your LEA Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program McKinney-Vento: Meeting the Needs of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Approximately 4.2 million youth and young adults experience some form of homelessness each year. Meeting the needs of unaccompanied homeless youth is one of the important responsibilities of a McKinney-Vento liaison. This webinar will focus on using the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act to determine eligibility for benefits and to provide the supports that foster academic success. By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Identify the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act as it relates to the rights of unaccompanied homeless youth. Describe the educational barriers that impact academic growth and determine strategies to ensure success. Acquire strategies to support the education and social-emotional success of students experiencing temporary housing. Use resources to meet the needs of unaccompanied homeless youth. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint McKinney-Vento Liaison UHY Responsibilities Chart (PDF) For more resources, visit the Unaccompanied Youth page . Back to Professional Learning