Homeless

EDUCATING HOMELESS CHILDREN & YOUTH
Tate Toedman Education Program Consultant KSDE
120 SE 10th Avenue Topeka, KS 66612-1182	Phone: (785) 296-6714 Email: ttoedman@ksde.org


Law:
McKinney-Vento: Law and Guidance Related Legislation and Guidance
Policy:
US Dept of Ed Enrollment Guidelines: Guidelines for State and local educational agencies published in the Federal Register on March 8, 2002. (PDF) USDA Memo on Homeless Children's Eligibility for Free Meals: Memo describing eligibility and application procedures for children in homeless situations to receive free school meals. US HHS Memo on Pre-School Services for Homeless Children: How Head Start programs may best serve pre-school aged children who are homeless.
Practice:
NCHE Publications and Products: Guidance, Issue Briefs, Many other Useful Resources National Coalition for the Homeless: Multiple Resources Available, and links to other relevant sites
McKinney-Vento (Powerpoint)
Current Programs in Kansas
Homeless Liaison Contacts for each District 06-07 (Excel)
Homeless Resources: Organizations & Websites
Kansas Laws and Regulations
Liaison Toolkit
*McKinney-Vento Data Standards and Indicators Guidebook*
McKinney-Vento Issue Briefs
Posters - Notification of Parent/Youth Rights
Parent brochure
Parent Pack Pocket Folder
*Reading on the Go! Students Who Are Highly Mobile and Reading Instruction*
*State Coordinator's Handbook for Supporting Local Homeless Education Liaisons*
*Students on the Move: Reaching and Teaching Highly Mobile Children and Youth*
Self-Assessment Guide (Word)
Tip Sheets
Video Training - Homeless Education & Title I