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Understanding trauma is acknowledging that students that are homeless have extenuating circumstances that will impact their social,...

Charter Schools are public schools in New York State. They are required to follow the same regulations as set forth by the New York State...

As we enter the depths of winter and the snow is piling up around various parts of the state, we are reminded that many of our...

This past month we have been visiting topics that help us understand unaccompanied youth. But what is it that a liaison should actually...

We have been spending the last few weeks beginning to understand the challenges and barriers to unaccompanied youth, and the McKinney...

Last week we discussed the challenges and barriers to unaccompanied youth. This week we are going to look at how the provisions of...

Many school liaisons and other educational leaders across New York State may be grappling with the issue of identifying unaccompanied...

Welcome to our Blog Series, McKinney-Vento in New York State, or MV@NYS! The intent of this blog series is to provide some very short...

Visit NY State of Health or call (855) 355-5777 to get free, one-on-one help enrolling in health insurance plans including Medicaid,...

Download this two-page summary of McKinney-Vento Liaison responsibilities. Download PDF now!

Download a fillable version of the housing questionnaire should be included at the top page of registration materials that the district...

Please see the attached memorandum titled, “memo-mcKinneyventobilling.pdf” which provides information about when a district can directly...

This flowchart is meant to aid you in making decisions about a student’s eligibility as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act (42 U.S.C....

This NCHE brief: describes common enrollment barriers experienced by students in homeless situations; summarizes the key school...

This NCHE brief: summarizes the key provisions of Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act related to the...

This has been a school year like no other. Schools have navigated myriad challenges brought on by the pandemic, including remote and...

As you prepare for the summer, we want to share information and resources to help you finish out the school year and plan for next year....

Your questions, answered: NYS-TEACHS has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about student homelessness and the COVID-19...

This 2021 Memo from the New York State Education Department outlines important information and resources for Local Education Agencies...

How much is my district or charter school getting in federal education-related stimulus funding? ESSER 1 & GEER 1: $1.2 billion is...