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Live, Interactive Group Online Training

Live, interactive group online training allows you to review training materials in a group setting, with opportunities to ask questions and interact with others. Live, interactive group trainings take place on a designated date at a designated time.

NCHE Webinars

NCHE hosts webinars regularly so that participants can train from the comfort of their office, without the expense and logistical issues that can accompany face-to-face training. NCHE webinars focus on issues related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. During NCHE webinars, presenters explain important concepts, while also giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and interact with each other.

Register for a NCHE Webinar

To participate in a NCHE webinar, you must have a computer with internet access. You can connect to webinar audio by calling into the conference call number or via your computer speakers and microphone. Those connecting to audio via telephone can ask questions via the questions pane or over the phone. Those connecting to audio via computer speakers and microphone can only ask questions via the questions pane, as in past webinars, most attempts to ask questions via computer microphone have not been heard. If you call in using your phone, the cost of the webinar is that of the long distance phone call (usually around $5-10, but varies according to your long distance carrier and plan).

To register, please click on the hyperlink below for the date on which you wish to participate and follow the steps given.

Title	Date and Time	Registration
Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Homeless Students	Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET (Please adjust for your time zone)	Register for the webinar
Webinar Description: In this interactive webinar, NCHE staff will review the main points of the McKinney-Vento Act referring to the education of unaccompanied students experiencing homelessness. Presenters will also highlight important points of other federal laws dealing with the education of unaccompanied students, including IDEA and the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss best practices. Presenters: NCHE Staff
Paving the Way to College for Students Experiencing Homelessness	Thursday, June 20, 2013 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET (Please adjust for your time zone)	Register for the webinar
Webinar Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review important information about supports available to homeless youth as they seek to attend college. Attendees can hope to gain a better understanding of: Fee waiver options for college entrance exam and college application fees The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process for both accompanied and unaccompanied homeless youth College Cost Reduction and Access Act provisions pertaining to unaccompanied homeless youth and the FAFSA Options for seeking financial assistance beyond federal financial aid Options for undocumented youth wishing to attend college Presenters: NCHE Staff
Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services	Wednesday, June 26, 2013 2:00 - 3:15 pm ET (Please adjust for your time zone)	Register for the webinar
Webinar Description: In this interactive webinar, NCHE staff will discuss the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless, including categories such as doubled-up, awaiting foster care placement, unaccompanied youth, and substandard housing. Guiding principles to use when determining McKinney-Vento eligibility by the definition will be presented. Participants will be invited to discuss scenarios to apply the knowledge presented during the webinar. Presenters: NCHE Staff
McKinney-Vento 101: Knowing and Applying the Law	Wednesday, July 17, 2013 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET (Please adjust for your time zone)	Register for the webinar
Webinar Description: In this interactive webinar, NCHE presenters will discuss the educational rights and protections provided to eligible students under the McKinney-Vento Act. Topics covered include: Determining eligibility Immediate Enrollment School Selection Transportation Unaccompanied Youth Coordination with Title IA Participants will be invited to discuss scenarios to apply the knowledge presented during the webinar. Presenters: NCHE Staff
Determining Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Rights and Services	Thursday, July 25, 2013 2:00 - 3:15 pm ET (Please adjust for your time zone)	Register for the webinar
Webinar Description: In this interactive webinar, NCHE staff will discuss the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless, including categories such as doubled-up, awaiting foster care placement, unaccompanied youth, and substandard housing. Guiding principles to use when determining McKinney-Vento eligibility by the definition will be presented. Participants will be invited to discuss scenarios to apply the knowledge presented during the webinar. Presenters: NCHE Staff
Please check back in early July to register for July webinar dates. View previously recorded NCHE webinars.

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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.

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