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:
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Become familiar with the role as a McKinney-Vento liaison.
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Learn about the responsibilities to assist children and families experiencing homelessness.
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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
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.