Homeless Education

Homelessness negatively impacts the academic, social, and emotional wellness of students in significant ways. Understanding what constitutes homelessness, the needs and rights of homeless students, and the supports and resources available to assist them and their families is essential to building safe, equitable, and inclusive school communities.

Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services
Publication Date: 2018
Resource Type: Brief
Immediate Enrollment Under McKinney-Vento: How Schools Can Keep Homeless Students Safe
Publication Date: 2018
Resource Type: Brief
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Webinars
Publication Date: Varied
Resource Type: Online Training Series (self-paced)
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Webinars
Publication Date: Current
Resource Type: Online Training Series (interactive)
The Most Frequently Asked Questions on the Educational Rights of Children & Youth in Homeless Situations
Publication Date: October 2017
Resource Type: Information Guide
Navigating the American Rescue Plan Act’s Relief for Children, Youth, and Families Experiencing Homelessness
Publication Date: June 2021
Resource Type: Navigation Tool
Overview of U.S. Department of Education Guidance on American Rescue Plan Act Homeless Children and Youth Funding: ARP-HCY I and ARP-HCY II
Publication Date: July 2021
Resource Type: Policy Summary
Supporting the Success of Homeless Children and Youths
Publication Date: July 2016
Resource Type: Fact/Tips Sheet
Partnering to Support Educational Success for Runaway and Homeless Youth
Publication Date: March 2021
Resource Type: Brief
Incorporating Education into Coordinated Community Responses to Youth and Young Adult Homelessness: Lessons from the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
Publication Date: March 2021
Resource Type: Brief
Supporting the Education of Immigrant Students Experiencing Homelessness
Publication Date: October 2018
Resource Type: Brief
America’s Youngest Outcasts: A Report Card on Child Homelessness
Publication Date: November 2014
Resource Type: Report
Enrolling Children and Young Families Experiencing Homelessness in Early Head Start
Publication Date: October 2020
Resource Type: Video
Creating, Supporting, and Sustaining Trauma-Informed Schools
Publication Date: 2017
Resource Type: Framework
Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds and Students Experiencing Homelessness: How to Make “ESSER II” Funds Work for Your McKinney-Vento Students
Publication Date: February 2021
Resource type: Resource Guide
Reimagining Excellence: A Blueprint for Integrating Social and Emotional Well-being and Academic Excellence in Schools
Publication Date: March 2021
Resource Type: Blueprint
Trauma-Informed School Strategies During COVID-19
Publication Date: 2020
Resource Type: Guide
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