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Presented by the Public Schools of Petoskey With thanks to
NYS-TEACH, a Project of Advocates for Children funded by a grant
from the New York State Education Dept. The Educational Rights of
Students in Temporary Housing Public Schools of Petoskey
2010-2011
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Segments in PowerPoint IntroductionGeneral Overview Resources
Background Key Protections for Students Rights &
Responsibilities School Selection Dispute Resolution Transportation
Unaccompanied Youth Strategies & Resources Contact Information
Public Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011
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Research on Educational Outcomes Over 75% of homeless children
read below grade level. 36% of homeless children repeat a grade
(twice the rate of other children). Students with two or more
school changes are half as likely to be proficient in reading as
their peers. Public Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011
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Barriers for Those in Temporarily Housing Enrollment
requirements- Residency, school records, immunizations, legal
guardianship, etc. High mobility- Lack of educational continuity
Lack of access to programs Lack of transportation Lack of school
supplies, clothing, etc. Poor health, fatigue, hunger, etc.
Prejudice and misunderstanding Public Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011
McKinney-Vento Attempts to Eliminate Them!
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Protecting the Educational Rights of Youth Federal law: Enacted
in 1987 & reauthorized in 2001 (NCLB) Main Themes: School
Access School Stability Academic Success McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act Public Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011
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Who is Covered Under the McKinney-Vento Act? All students who
lack a fixed, regular, & adequate night-time residence FIXED: A
fixed residence is one that is stationary, permanent, and not
subject to change. REGULAR: A regular residence is one which is
used on a predictable or routine basis. ADEQUATE: An adequate
residence is one that is sufficient for meeting both the physical
and psychological needs typically met in home environments. Public
Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011
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Sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic
hardship, etc. Living in motels, hotels, parks, camp grounds, etc.
Living in emergency or transitional shelters Abandoned in hospitals
Awaiting foster care placement & early/temporary foster care
Living a in public or private place not designed for sleeping
Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, bus/train stations,
etc. Migratory living in circumstances described above (e.g., couch
surfing) Examples of Temporary Housing Public Schools of Petoskey
2010-2011
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ANALYZE THE FACTS: Steps for Determining Eligibility Public
Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011 Does the students living arrangement
seem to fit into one of the previous examples? Does the student
qualify because the students housing is not fixed, regular, or
adequate? Still uncertain? Please call Petoskeys Liaison Officer at
348-2352.
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Public Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011 IMMEDIATE ENROLLMENT,
CHOICE OF SCHOOLS, FREE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, & DISPUTE
RESOLUTION What Rights Does McKinney- Vento Provide?
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Immediate Enrollment Public Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011
Students experiencing homelessness are entitled to immediate
enrollment, even if they do not have: Previous school records,
Medical records (including immunization records), Proof of
residency, A parent or guardianship papers, or Birth certificate or
other documents normally required. IMMEDIATE = NORM FOR THE
DISTRICT
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Public Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011 School Selection School
selection means a school district/building that will be least
disruptive to learning: School/district attended when last
permanently housed School/district where last attended
School/district in the attendance zone where temporarily residing
School that students (living in the same attendance zone) may
attend Parent, unaccompanied youth, & liaison officer are
encouraged to keep student in school of origin if best interest,
appropriate travel time, and safety are considered to be prime
factors.
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Available: Buses Gas Cards Transport Agreements Public Schools
of Petoskey 2010-2011 Entire time student is homeless AND Through
the remainder of the school year, even if the student moves into
permanent housing Transportation provided when Within
district/building of origin, District/building most recently
attended, Within reasonable distance, and Same for all students.
How Long Can Student Stay in the Selected School?
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Free & Reduced School Meals Public Schools of Petoskey
2010-2011 All students identified as homeless are entitled to FREE
meals. A completed application is not required to receive free
meals. Principals, secretaries, & the liaison submit names of
student(s) and siblings in temporary housing to districts Food
Service Director for State of Michigan reimbursement.
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Unaccompanied Youth Public Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011
Defined As Not in physical custody of parent Meets definition of
homeless Not needing adult to enroll New federal guidelines are
available. Availability of permanent housing does not affect
eligibility under McKinney-Vento.
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Special Services Public Schools of Petoskey 2010-2011
Educational services & programs must be equitably available to
all students : Special Education RtI & Intervention Services
Core & Elective Courses Gifted & Talented Extra Curricular
Pre-School Etc. School will assign a surrogate parent as needed
(e.g., principal, counselor, liaison officer, or staff member) in
cases where student is: a ward of the State/Court or an
unaccompanied youth.
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For Our Students & Families, We Public Schools of Petoskey
2010-2011 Include Awareness Activities & Training. Coordinate
with Community Services. Use Outreach Materials, Posters, &
Personnel. Ask Questions with Respect. Create Referral Schemes
& Networks. Watch for Warning Signs in Students. Review &
Follow Policies, Procedures, & Practices. Resolve Disputes
Timely & Accurately. TO CONTAC T THE DISTRICT LIAISON OFFICER,
PLEASE CALL 1-231- 348-2352. District McKinney-Vento information
& other resources are available at:
http://www.petoskeyschools.org/tlc/admin/homeless/index.htm.