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

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: Role of the School New York State Housing Questionnaire (English) This form is to be completed when a student first enrolls, and any time a change in housing status occurs. There are no wrong answers. This form may be filled out independently, or the McKinney-Vento Liaison can assist. To access a list of McKinney-Vento Liaisons, please visit https://www.nysteachs.org/liaisons Role of the School New York State Housing Questionnaire: MV Liaison Companion Refer to this page when supporting a family. Do not hand this form to families. ✓ Ensure placement of a housing questionnaire within the first few pages of the registration packet (paper or electronic). ✓ NYSED requires implementation and administration of a housing questionnaire at the time of enrollment and upon any change of address. 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. Unaccompanied Youth Unaccompanied Youth Eligibility Flowchart This NCHE resource is useful to determine whether youth on their own are McKinney-Vento-eligible. Role of the School Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths United States Department of Education On March 2, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) revised the Non-Regulatory Guidance for the Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program. This revised Non-Regulatory Guidance replaces the July 2016 Guidance and includes new questions and answers on the amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act made by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which took effect on October 1, 2016, and new technical assistance on promising practices for implementing homeless education requirements at the State and local levels. 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. 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. Unaccompanied Youth Unaccompanied Youth Resources (Resource Libary) View and download many more resources about Unaccompanied Youth from our Resources Library on this website. 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 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. 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). 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.)

Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Top of Page Charter Schools Data & Statistics on Homelessness Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Disaster & Emergency Response Dispute Resolution/Appeal Process Early Childhood Education Enrollment & School Selection Foster Care Free Meals Higher Education & Postsecondary Opportunities Immigrant Students Immunizations McKinney-Vento Grant Program McKinney-Vento Liaisons Privacy of Student Records Special Education STAC-202 Summer School Title I Transportation Unaccompanied Youth Are charter schools considered school districts? Do students attend charter schools tuition-free? Is a charter school required to designate a McKinney-Vento liaison? Is a student in temporary housing entitled to immediate enrollment in a charter school? Are charter schools required to set aside a portion of their Title I, Part A funding to serve students who are homeless?" Who provides transportation to students in temporary housing attending a charter school? Are charter schools eligible to receive McKinney-Vento sub-grant funding? BACK TO TOP

Liaison Contact List changes form NYS Homeless Liaisons Contact Information Form Are you a new liaison this year? Do you wish to add a liaison to your school's or district's current listing? Are you no longer a liaison and would like to remove your information from the list? Do you need a correction to the current listing? You've come to the right place. Please use this form to update, correct or add to the Homeless Liaison information provided through the NYS-TEACHES website at https://nysteachs.org/lea-liaisons/ . Person Completing this Form I am completing this form for:* Myself Someone else If you chose "Someone else" above, please complete the information below: FirstName (of person completing form) Last Name (of person completing form) Email (of person completing the form) Phone (of person completing the form) Replacement - Addition - Correction New liaison listing * Replaces prior liaison listing for the LEA Is in addition to current liaison listing(s) for the LEA Is a correction to a current liaison listing for the LEA Other: Please remove from the list: New Liaison Contact Information Liaison Name Liaison Title (e.g. Director of Student Support Services, etc.) Liaison Email Liaison Phone Street Address Line 1 Street Address Line 2 City State Zip County Choose an option LEA or Organizational Affiliation Select an option * NYC School District Outside NYC School District Charter School BOCES Other: Select NYC Community School District Choose an option Outside NYC School District Choose an option Charter School Name Select BOCES Choose an option Additional Information Please provide any additional information about this listing or other listings found at https://nysteachs.org/lea-liaisons/ Submit Thanks for submitting! NYS Homeless Liaisons Contact Information Form Person Completing this Form * Myself Someone else Next