Title X Part C, Homeless Children and Youth

McKinney-Vento Act 2001 - Education for Homeless Children and Youth

Through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Improvement Act of 2001, this program provides technical assistance and competitive funds for districts to provide supplemental services for children whose families are homeless.

• NH Homeless Education Dispute Resolution Process
• NH Homeless Education State Plan
• USDE Non-Regulatory McKinney-Vento Guidance 2004

All NH Districts must comply with the local education agency (LEA) requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act, whether or not they receive McKinny-Vento sub-grant funds.

• Local Education Agency Monitoring Document
• Checklist for Local Education Agencies (LEA) Services to Children and Youth In Homeless Situations
• Flowchart to Identify Homeless Students
• Helpful Information and Resources on Education of Homeless Children and Youth
• List of Local Homeless Education Liaisons
• NH Coalition to End Homelessness, the Coalition conducts homeless education and advocacy throughout New Hampshire
• Planning Guide for Local Educational Agency (LEA) Services to Children and Youth in Homeless Situations
• 2012 Glimpse of Unaccompanied homeless youth and young adults in New Hampshire
• Title I 2011-2012 Setaside Funds for Homeless Children and Youth - Charts analyzing trends between Title I funds and the required setaside (reservation of funds) for Homeless Students.

Proficiency Reports - This link connects to charts that demonstrate data reports assembled through the Performance Plus program. They represent the academic proficiency levels of homeless students in New Hampshire on two assessments: The New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) and the Northwest Evaluation Assessment (NWEA).

LeTendre Scholarship - The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth provides scholarship assistance to students who are homeless or have experienced homelessness through the LeTendre Education Fund for Homeless Children, established in 1998 in memory of Andre E. LeTendre, husband of Many Jean LeTendre, former Director of Compensatory Education for the U.S. Department of Education. Applications are accepted January 1, 2012 through September 12, 2012.

Home for Hope connects providers, educators, and families and youth to New Hampshire statewide homeless support resources.

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