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A McKinney-Vento Toolbox: Constructing a Robust and Rigorous Homeless Education Program, In Case of Disaster and Every Day

This toolbox is designed to help school districts implement the McKinney-Vento Act fully, so they can address the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness on a daily basis and in times of disaster. The toolbox contains information and practical lessons learned and resources developed during the recovery process following the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes.

Complete toolbox (4.55MB)
Introduction and Table of Contents (357K)
Toolbox Part I	Developing Strong Community Collaborations, Including Disaster Planning and Mitigation (585K)
Toolbox Part II	Implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act, Including Disaster Response (1.11MB)
Toolbox Part III	Mental Health and Academic Success, Including Disaster Recovery (610K)
Appendix 1	Topical Index (58K)
Appendix 2	Comprehensive Community Stakeholders Chart (108K)
Appendix 3	Glossary of Key Terms and Acronyms in Disaster Planning, Response, and Recovery (117K)
Appendix 4	Sample Letter to a Collaborative Task Force Invitee (42K)
Appendix 5	Issue Brief: Determining Eligibility for Rights and Services Under the McKinney-Vento Act (707K)
Appendix 6	Sample Enrollment Forms (454K)
Appendix 7	Questions for Discussing Enrollment Timing with Displaced Parents and Youth (52K)
Appendix 8	School Selection: A Checklist for Decision Making (167K)
Appendix 9	Enrollment Checklist (91K)
Appendix 10	Issue Brief: Prompt and Proper Placement: Enrolling Students Without Records (353K)
Appendix 11	Records Management Checklist (104K)
Appendix 12	Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Policies for Homeless Students (51K)
Appendix 13	Contact List for Students Who Have Experienced a Traumatic Event (41K)
Appendix 14	Sample Transportation Forms (220K)
Appendix 15	Sample Free Meal Application Form (230K)
Appendix 16	Media Relations Tip Sheet (51K)
Appendix 17	Disaster Assessment and Referral Tool for Children and Adolescents (333K)
Appendix 18	Disaster Mental Health Plan Checklist (167K)
Appendix 19	Sample Case Management Form (50K)
Appendix 20	Quick-Start Disaster Response Tool (57K)
Appendix 21	State Coordinators' Companion (60K)

A McKinney-Vento Toolbox

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The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) is associated with The SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. This website was produced with funding from the U.S. Department of Education, on contract no. ED-01-CO-0092/0001.