View the webinar Planning Your LEA Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Working with Families Experiencing Homelessness While most parents are valuable partners in working with teachers, staff, and administrators, some parents can be challenging. Parents experiencing homelessness often bring unique challenges to interactions with local liaisons and school staff. This interactive webinar will feature scenarios and offer ways to work with parents experiencing homelessness to ensure the best educational services for their children. While emphasizing what liaisons and school staff can do to avoid formal disputes, the webinar will also discuss the role of the McKinney-Vento dispute process as a tool for reaching a resolution that is objective and fair to all parties. At 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 parents Describe the barriers when partnering with parents. Employ strategies for building trust and de-escalating conflicts. Utilize the dispute process as a tool for resolution. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint PDF of Padlet 1 PDF of Padlet 2 PDF of Padlet 3 Back to Professional Learning

Teaching strategies to reach highly mobile children Teaching Strategies to Reach Highly Mobile Children Topic Resources View topic by category: Research & Reports Classrooms with Revolving Doors: Recommended Practices for Teachers of At-Risk and Highly Mobile Students - FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 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. Research & Reports Classrooms with Revolving Doors: Recommended Practices for Teachers of At-Risk and Highly Mobile Students - FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS 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. 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 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. Guides & Fact Sheets Quick Tip Sheet Series NYS-TEACHS: Our Quick Tip Sheets provide detailed information about the rights of students experiencing homelessness in a one-page format. Each guide is targeted to a specific school role. Website Reading on the Go! Reading on the Go! is a two-volume project that explores reading instruction for students experiencing high mobility as a result of high poverty. 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. Guides & Fact Sheets Students on the Move: Reaching and Teaching Highly Mobile Children and Youth This handbook, a joint publication of the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education, provides an overview of research on the education of various groups of students who tend to be highly mobile. The handbook discusses migratory children and youth, children and youth experiencing homelessness, children of military families, and students experiencing mobility on a global scale. 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. Guides & Fact Sheets Tips for Supporting Mobile Students This brief from Project HOPE, Virginia’s Education of Homeless Children and Youth program housed at the College of William and Mary, discusses what schools can do to support the education of highly mobile students.

View the webinar McKinney-Vento Liaisons: Roles & Responsibilities. McKinney-Vento Liaisons: Roles & Responsibilities All Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), which includes all school districts, charter schools, and BOCES, must designate an appropriate staff person to serve as the McKinney-Vento liaison to help students in temporary housing and their families. This session is designed especially for McKinney Vento liaisons who are new to their role in implementing the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Participants will: Become familiar with the role as a McKinney-Vento liaison. Learn about the responsibilities to assist children and families experiencing homelessness. Receive resources to support the work as McKinney-Vento liaison Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint McKinney-Vento Liaison Responsibilities - At a Glance NCHE Brief: Local Homeless Liaisons: Understanding their Role NCHE Brief: Local Homeless Liaisons: Important Information Housing Questionnaire Guide on Data Entry NCHE Brief: Determining Eligibility Brief Early Care & Education Services in NYS for Young Children Experiencing Homelessness Referral Templates for McKinney-Vento Liaisons Referral Templates for McKinney-Vento Liaisons Title 1, Part A: Homeless Set-asides - Allowable & Unallowable Expenditures Order Form for Outreach Materials Sample District Dispute Resolution Policy Appeal Sample Evidence Transportation Guide for Students in Temporary Housing Special Report: Hidden in Plain Sight FAFSA How-to Guide for High School Students FAFSA Resources For more resources on the roles and responsibilities of Liaisons, visit the Liaison page . Back to Professional Learning

Data about student homelessness are publicly available through several agencies. 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.

Information for educators on the McKinney-Vento Act, signs of homelessness, and ways educators can help. Educators McKinney Vento Under the McKinney-Vento Act, it is the role of the local educational agency (LEA) to designate a liaison for homeless children and youth. The "LEA" is the school district.* The LEA liaison coordinates services to ensure that homeless children and youths enroll in school and have the opportunity to succeed academically. While the LEA is responsible for ensuring compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act, it is most often school personnel who have first contact with a student experiencing homelessness. Identification of students eligible for support through McKinney-Vento is the critical first step to meeting these students' needs. Teachers, aides, counselors, nurses, and other school staff can help by learning how to identify signs of homelessness and strategies for helping homeless students be successful in school *In some states, charter schools are designated as LEAs. In those states, the charter schools must also assume the role of the LEA in fulfilling the mandates of the McKinney-Vento Act. WHY MCKINNEY-VENTO IS IMPORTANT TO EDUCATORS Teachers play a critical role in creating a classroom environment that is safe and supportive for all students. For students in temporary housing, a safe and supportive environment includes sensitivity to the stress and trauma that often accompanies homelessness. Classroom teachers provide much needed stability for homeless students and are often the first staff members to notice signs that a student’s housing status has changed. They play a critical role in connecting these students with needed resources and support. < Back Get Resources > Signs of Homelessness SIGNS OF HOMELESSNESS Be familiar with common characteristics of students in temporary housing including: Enrollment at multiple schools, gaps in learning, attendance problems Poor hygiene, lack of preparedness for class, extreme exhaustion Ongoing behavior challenges as these may be a result of chronic stress or stress related to housing instability Social cues such as extreme shyness, clinginess, difficulty with peer and/or adult relationships, “old” beyond years, uncharacteristically aggressive or withdrawn Lack of participation in class/field trips and/or afterschool activities. < Back Get Resources > Ways Educators can help WAYS EDUCATORS CAN HELP Be sensitive to the stigma of homelessness (e.g. talk to the student privately about the living situation and use the term “temporarily housed” rather than “homeless”). Make the student feel safe and welcome (e.g. deliberately connect the student with a mentoring program or other extracurricular activity; make snacks and/or hygiene supplies available; praise effort and strengths in order to build confidence; give the student opportunities to lead; emphasize partnership, not power; etc.). Ensure that the student has every opportunity to participate in school activities. Consider using Title I funds to provide school/project supplies, cover field trip fees, purchase uniforms, etc. < Back Get Resources >

View the webinar Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Living in Temporary Housing Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities Living in Temporary Housing Under the McKinney-Vento Act, school districts must remove barriers for students in temporary housing to attend and succeed in school. This can be challenging for children with special needs, both those who have been evaluated and have an IEP (Individualized Education Program) and those who have not yet been identified. The webinar will provide information on the intersection of McKinney-Vento and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and how LEA’s can support students with disabilities who are living in temporary housing. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Identify key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act as it pertains to the rights of students with disabilities under IDEA. Gain knowledge about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and special education services for children experiencing temporary housing. Access resources for students with disabilities who are experiencing temporary housing. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint Back to Professional Learning

Data Collection and Reporting (Rest of State) Data Collection and Reporting (Rest of State) Presented in Collaboration w/ the Office of Information and Reporting Services Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, local liaisons are required to identify students experiencing homelessness. Collecting data on students in temporary housing provides an opportunity for district liaisons to assess their implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act. Data also provides critical information that can be used to assess the educational development of students experiencing homelessness and design interventions that support learning to ensure academic success. This webinar will provide an opportunity to learn about data sources, the data verification process, and the role of the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) in the data collection process and reporting of students experiencing homelessness. (Please invite your District’s Data Coordinator to participate in this webinar with you.) By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Identify the importance of collecting data and types of data sources for students in temporary housing. Describe the role of the Office of Information and Reporting Services in the collection of data on students in temporary housing. Summarize the data collection and reporting process as it relates to student in temporary housing. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint Resource Back to Professional Learning

Register for upcoming trainings here. REGISTER FOR TRAININGS Upcoming Webinars & Conferences Transportation Under the McKinney-Vento Act Oct 08, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT Zoom More info REGISTER Meeting the Needs of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (UHY) Oct 22, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT Zoom More info REGISTER McKinney-Vento Launchpad #2 Oct 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Zoom More info REGISTER McKinney-Vento Annual Conference 2026 - Albany, NY Oct 29, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM EDT Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211, USA More info REGISTER Identifying and Serving Doubled-Up Students Under McKinney-Vento (NEW) Nov 05, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST Zoom More info REGISTER Navigating the Dispute 310 Resolution Process Nov 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST Zoom More info REGISTER McKinney-Vento Launchpad #3 Nov 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST Zoom More info REGISTER Understanding the STAC Policy & Process Dec 03, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom More info REGISTER FAFSA - Post Secondary Education Jan 14, 2027, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Zoom More info REGISTER McKinney-Vento Launchpad #4 Mar 16, 2027, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Zoom More info REGISTER Understanding MV - For All School Personnel (NEW) Mar 25, 2027, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT Zoom More info REGISTER End of Year Planning for MV Liaisons Apr 22, 2027, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT Zoom More info REGISTER Data Collection and Reporting May 20, 2027, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT Zoom More info REGISTER

View the webinar about Meeting the Needs of Recently Arrived Children and Youth Meeting the Needs of Recently Arrived Children and Youth Immigrant students who experience homelessness are protected under the McKinney-Vento Act, regardless of their immigration status. All school-age children are entitled to a free, appropriate public education. The McKinney-Vento Act requires that students experiencing homelessness be enrolled immediately, even if lacking the necessary documentation for enrollment. This webinar will focus on ways to meet the needs of recently arrived children and youth while addressing barriers to academic success. Participants will be able to: Identify the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act as it relates to the rights of recently arrived children and youth. Describe the educational barriers that impact academic growth and determine strategies to ensure success. Utilize strategies to support recently arrived students experiencing temporary housing. Use resources to meet the needs of recently arrived children and youth. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint Back to Professional Learning

View the webinar Planning Your LEA Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program McKinney-Vento Liaison Role and Responsibilities - 2025 -26 All Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including all school districts, charter schools, and BOCES, must designate an appropriate staff person to serve as the McKinney-Vento liaison to help students in temporary housing and their families. This session is designed especially for McKinney Vento liaisons who are new to their role in implementing the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. By the end of the webinar, participant s will: Provide information about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Describe the role and responsibilities of a McKinney-Vento liaison. Fulfill the responsibilities of a McKinney-Vento liaison as the primary point of contact for families. Utilize resources to support families, children, and youth experiencing temporary housing. Key Resources PDF of PowerPoint For more resources on the roles and responsibilities of Liaisons, visit the Liaison page . Back to Professional Learning

Homeless education resources on enrollment and school selection Domestic Violence Topic Resources View topic by category: Guides & Fact Sheets Domestic Violence, Homelessness, and Children's Education Issue Brief This NCHE brief discusses the effects of domestic violence on children and their education, the connection between domestic violence and homelessness, and federal legislative responses that help ensure stable and safe school experiences for children. Website New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline The NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an organization working to end domestic violence. Assistance is available in English at 800-942-6906 and Spanish at 800-942-6908. Assistance for the deaf is available by calling the TTY line at 800-818-0656 for English and at 800-780-7660 for Spanish. Website National Domestic Violence Helpline The National Domestic Violence Helpline provides survivors of domestic violence with help via a 24-hour toll-free hotline. Assistance is available in English and other languages at 800-799-7233. Assistance for the deaf is available by calling the TTY line at 800-787-3224. Website New York City Domestic Violence Hotline Assistance is available at 800-621-4673. Assistance for the deaf is available by calling the TDD line at 866-604-5350. Website Safe Horizon Safe Horizon is the largest provider of domestic violence services in the country. Collaborating with the criminal justice system, Safe Horizon offers programs that support women throughout the process of leaving violent relationships. Website Runaway and Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit This Toolkit was developed by and for advocates in the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) and domestic and sexual assault (DV/SA) fields to help programs better address relationship violence with runaway and homeless youth. Forms & Templates NYC Risk Questionnaire, Safety Plan, and Shelter Residency Letter These resources can help ensure the safety of students impacted by domestic violence. They were designed for use in NYC but can be modified for use in any NYS school district. The School Selection Risk Assessment Questionnaire includes questions that parents should consider when deciding whether to keep their child in the same school or transfer schools. DV providers are encouraged to review the questions with parents. The School-Based Safety Plan should be completed by school-based staff and the parent. It includes information about who should have contact with the student and who should not, and what steps should be taken if the abuser comes to the school. The Template Shelter Residency Letter can be used by DV residential providers (i.e. DV shelter providers) to give to parents to alert schools to the change in housing status and address, the need to take special precautions to ensure the safety of the student and their family, and any request for transportation. 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.

BOCES Technical Assistance Sessions The following are BOCES technical assistance presentations. BOCES TA Sessions Top of Page Jump to a Topic BOCES Large Group TA Western Region Group Central Region Group North Country Region Group Long Island Region Group Hudson Region Group Capital Region Group BOCES Large Group TA Statewide BOCES TA Session April 3, 2025, 10:00am – 11:15am Register For Webinar NYSED and NYS TEACHS will continue to provide technical assistance to BOCES as part of our McKinney-Vento Training Initiative for the 2024-2025 school year. This session will take place on April 3, 2025, from 10:00am – 11:15am. This session is designed for BOCES superintendents and McKinney-Vento liaisons to support component districts in addressing the needs of their families experiencing temporary housing. This session will focus on using Title I Part A Set-Aside funds to support the basic needs and close the academic achievement gaps for students in temporary housing. The intended outcomes for this session is to: Provide information on Title I Part A Set Aside, and the process to set aside funds to support students in temporary housing Explore allowable and unallowable uses of Title I funds Discuss ways to support component school districts in the allocation and use of Title I Part A Set Aside funds. McKinney-Vento Training Initiative 2024-2025 Western Region Group GROUP 1 April 4, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER McKinney-Vento Training Initiative 2024-2025 Identification of Students in Temporary Housing 2025 Long Island Region Group GROUP 2 May 16, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER McKinney-Vento Training Initiative 2024-2025 Identification of Students in Temporary Housing 2025 Hudson Region Group GROUP 3 May 30, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER McKinney-Vento Training Initiative 2024-2025 Identification of Students in Temporary Housing 2025 North Country Region Group GROUP 4 May 9, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER McKinney-Vento Training Initiative 2024-2025 Identification of Students in Temporary Housing 2025 Central Region Group GROUP 5 April 25, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER McKinney-Vento Training Initiative 2024-2025 Identification of Students in Temporary Housing 2025 Capital Region Group GROUP 6 June 6, 2025 10am-11:00am REGISTER McKinney-Vento Training Initiative 2024-2025 Identification of Students in Temporary Housing 2025 BOCES Large Group TA Western Region Group Central Region North Country Region Group Long Island Hudson Capital Region BACK TO TOP