Data Entry in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) for Students Experiencing Homelessness

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Districts must indicate in their student management systems students who experience homelessness at any point during the year. This guide specifies which codes relate to students identified under the McKinney-Vento Act.

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Communications Guide for McKinney-Vento Liaisons

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Systemic racism exists in schools; therefore, it is crucial for McKinney-Vento liaisons to reflect on school protocols and narratives that reinforce racial bias and inequity. Even small intentional changes, such as in our semantics, can have positive effects on family relationships and ultimately, the well-being and success of students. We created this tip sheet to help McKinney-Vento liaisons and other school staff reflect on their own communication styles, race, and how institutional racism impacts students and families.

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Check-In Checklist: Connecting with Families During COVID-19 Remote and Hybrid Instruction

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This checklist summarizes some of the strategies liaisons are using in their outreach to families and youth experiencing homelessness during COVID-19 remote instruction.

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Referral Templates for McKinney-Vento Liaisons

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McKinney-Vento Liaisons are required to refer students and families to key services and supports. Our template referral lists are intended to help you streamline your referral process and/or provide information that may be needed in a sensitive manner.