NAEH Family and Youth Conference Los Angeles CA February 2018 Meet Your Presenters Christina Dukes Federal Liaison National Center for Homeless Education NCHE cdukesserveorg httpncheedgov ID: 792659
Download The PPT/PDF document "Schools and Local Liaisons as Critical P..." is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Slide1
Schools and Local Liaisons as Critical Partners
NAEH Family and Youth Conference
Los Angeles, CAFebruary 2018
Slide2Meet Your Presenters
Christina Dukes, Federal LiaisonNational Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)cdukes@serve.org
http://nche.ed.gov Anjala Huff, Housing CoordinatorProject Community Connections, Inc. (PCCI)ahuff@pccihome.org http://www.pccihome.org Jani Koester, Homeless Resource TeacherTransition Education Program, Madison Metropolitan School Districtjkoester@madison.k12.wi.us https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/
Slide3OutlineHomeless education basics
Partnership ideasLocal examples: Atlanta, GA, and Madison, WIQ&ANext steps
Slide4What’s Your Role?
Slide5Homeless Education 101
Slide6Homelessness Affects K-12 StudentsStudents experiencing homelessness are more likely to
Be chronically absent from schoolGet lower gradesHave special education needsScore poorly on assessment tests
Drop out of school
Slide7Lack of Education as a Risk Factor
Source: Chapin Hall,
http://voicesofyouthcount.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ChapinHall_VoYC_1-Pager_Final_111517.pdf
Slide8The Value of a College Degree
Source: Georgetown University,
https://cew.georgetown.edu/report/the-college-payoff/
Slide9About the EHCY Program
The Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY)Program is authorized under Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance ActReauthorized in December 2015 by Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The EHCY Program aims to ensure school access and success for students experiencing homelessnessFY2017 EHCY funding: $77 million
Slide10About the EHCY Program
Every state must designate a State Coordinator for Homeless Education and every school district must designate a local liaison; visit http://nche.ed.gov/states/state_resources.php for contact information
States receive annual EHCY funding in proportion to their Title I, Part A state allocation; retain a portion for state-level activities and distribute the remainder to school districts through a competitive subgrant processSchools must comply with EHCY requirements even if they do not receive subgrant fundingSchools are one of the furthest-reaching public systems in our country, as they are in all communities, whether urban, suburban, or rural
Slide11The time for Partnership is now!
The McKinney-Vento Act requires collaboration between service providers and schoolsThere is a convergence of focus on the issue of youth homelessness (Voices of Youth Count, YHDP, ESSA reauthorization, HEA reauthorization, etc.)
Schools and service providers need each other, and must commit to intentional and mutually beneficial partnershipsStabilizing and supporting the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness leverages a critical window of opportunity in young people’s development
Slide12Partnership Ideas
Slide13How can we Partner?
“Nice to meet you! Tell me about yourself and your work.”Establish a mutual referral protocolExplore the local “lay of the land” – areas of strength and need within the service system
Discuss the authority given to local liaisons under ESSA to determine if a child/youth/immediate family meets the HUD definition of homeless and how this will work locallyEngage with CCDF and Head Start programs to support the prioritization of young homeless children for services
Slide14How can we Partner?
Share data (whether aggregate data, or person-specific data with consent); analyze and look for actionable insightsPartner on the PIT CountBe honest about challenges and limitations, but determined to forge inroadsRelease unproductive perspectives or approaches; instead seek win-win goals and be open to change
Remember that relationships are powerful, but take time to build; be willing to take the first step
Slide15Resources
NCHE Coordinated Entry Processes: Building Mutual Engagement between Schools and Continuums of Care brief at https://nche.ed.gov/briefs.php
Data resources: https://nche.ed.gov/ibt/sc_data.phpHousing and School Partnership on the Point-In-Time Count (NCHE)Interagency Data Disclosure: A Tip Sheet on Interagency Collaboration (ED/USICH)Aligning Education and Housing: Data Sharing Agreement Template (from CLPHA)
Slide16Questions?
Slide17Local Program Spotlight: Atlanta, GA
“A Service Provider Perspective”
Slide18Project Community Connections, inc.A Rapid Rehousing agency Perspective
Slide19Take time to build relationshipsWe have great success when everyone is at the table- schools, employment, mental health services, treatment facilities, etc. and has the ability to do what they do best.
Use the personal connections but realize that coordination must go beyond personal relationships. Meetings, meetings, and more meetings
Slide20Understanding and agreementMake sure organizations are aligned in mission and values. Utilize Memorandum of Understandings
Discuss benefitsDiscuss responsibilitiesDiscuss processes
Slide21Plan, implement, evaluate, repeatDevelop clear cut measurable outcomes. Decide on an action plan.
Implement planReview outcomes and feedbackAnd repeat
Slide22Flexibility is keyBe flexible in your approach to finding solutions. Consider different funding sources
Religious communityUnited WayPrivate Companies (Home Depot, Target, etc.)Consider more partners
Slide23Questions?
Slide24Local Program Spotlight: Madison, WI
“A School District Perspective”
Slide25Why does this matter?
The CoC and the School District overlap in who they serve. CoC’s
want to serve as many people as possible, but assistance is tied to funding requirements. Schools serve all families in their school, but there are limits to housing connections.Some families will move in and out of HUD eligibility.Schools want to be at the table when decisions are made. The voices of children/youth need to be shared and heard. Who brings up their voice in your community?
Slide26A Crack in the Door
Listen to each other: It’s about the effects of homeless on students and families lives - not the definitionsMind shift: To “helping those we can” from “we are not helping all families who are homeless, only a select group”
Focus on shared goal: don’t let conflict get in the way of housing families and supporting childrenTalk to each other!!! We all want what's best for our students and families! Schools have an eye on the families before, during, and after homelessness.School staff can help identify youth and families whose situation meets HUD definition of homelessness
Slide27Share the Space/Information
Increase coordination - Committees and engagementSchools are connected to key conversations/ committees/CoC
Information sharing is a 2-way streetHEN communication – School County wide meetings invite CoC/housingMind shift to inviting Housing to Education opportunitiesBuild awareness together… share a collaborative storyUse students voices!
Slide28Share the Space/Information
Commitment to collaborate and communicateHousing Placement Meetings include Schools & Head Start
Schools/HS have current contact informationStaff dedicated from CoC to schools & from schools to CoCShared ROI SheltersFamily housing placement meetingsHousing Case Management connectionsEducation Specialist in our CoC programs – dedicated talk about housing and education
Slide29Contact Information
Jani KoesterTEP – Transition Education ProgramMadison Metropolitan School District
545 W Dayton, Madison WI(608) 204-2063jkoester@madison.k12.wi.us
Slide30Questions?
Slide31Bright Spots?
Slide32What is your next step?
Slide33Thank You for Joining Us!
Christina Dukes, Federal Liaison
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)
cdukes@serve.orghttp://nche.ed.gov Anjala Huff, Housing Coordinator
Project Community Connections, Inc. (PCCI)ahuff@pccihome.org http://www.pccihome.org Jani Koester, Homeless Resource TeacherTransition Education Program, Madison Metropolitan School District
jkoester@madison.k12.wi.us https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/