Title
Requirement
Documentation YES
Action
Title X, Part C - Curriculum and Instruction
Do homeless children and youth receive educational services for which they are eligible, including Head Start and Even Start programs and preschool programs administered by the LEA?
Title X, Part C - Student Assessments and Program Evaluation
Are enrollment disputes mediated in accordance with Virginia's dispute resolution process?
Title X, Part C - Student Assessments and Program Evaluation
McKinney-Vento Subgrants Only: Does the LEA application/plan include assessment of the needs of homeless students and the supplemental services provided?
N/A
-
Title X, Part C - Student Assessments and Program Evaluation
Does the LEA provide evidence that the LEA reviews and revises policies and practices (such as those regarding immunization and health records, residency requirements, birth certificates, school records, and guardianship) to ensure they do not act as barriers when enrolling homeless students? §722 (g)(7)
YES
-
Title X, Part C - Student Assessments and Program Evaluation
Do homeless children and youth receive free meals through the National School Lunch Program?
YES
The food services director is notified for meals and homeless; a contact liaison at the school level forwards information to school nutrition (part of enrollment form). Recommendation: Consider creating a written protocol that describes your local process to ensure free meals.
Title X, Part C - Student Assessments and Program Evaluation
Is an appropriate staff person designated as the LEA liaison for homeless children and youth to carry out the duties described in Title X, Part C, Section 722(g)(6)(A). §722 (g)(1)(J)(ii)?
YES
The liaison sends a cover letter with contact information when distributing posters. Recommendation: Consider listing the homeless education liaison title in staff directory and on the local Web site.
Title X, Part C - Student Assessments and Program Evaluation
Are homeless students immediately enrolled in school?
YES
-
Title X, Part C - Student Assessments and Program Evaluation
Are school records made available in a timely manner?
N/A
-
Title X, Part C - Student Assessments and Program Evaluation
McKinney-Vento Subgrants Only: Does the subgrant expand or improve services provided as part of regular academic program?
N/A
-
Title X, Part C - Student Assessments and Program Evaluation
Is transportation provided, at the request of the parent or guardian (or in the case of an unaccompanied youth, the liaison), to and from the school of origin?
YES
One family transported to-date; noted in liaison log; transportation director has additional records.
Title X, Part C - Parent and Community Involvement
Are homeless children and youth identified by school personnel and through coordination activities with other entities and agencies?
YES
Recommendation: Consider adding a residency questionnaire to enrollment and back-to-school packets.
Title X, Part C - Parent and Community Involvement
Is public notice of the educational rights of homeless children and youths disseminated where such children and youths receive services under the McKinney-Vento Act, such as schools, family shelters, and soup kitchens?
YES
-
Title X, Part C - Parent and Community Involvement
Are the parents or guardians of homeless children and youth informed of the educational opportunities available to their children and provided meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children, including school of origin and transportation options?
YES
Shared at enrollment; liaison meets with parents. Recommendation: Consider a notation in log or on enrollment form that parents received their rights. The family brochure can be used to supplement the verbal explanation.
Title X, Part C - Parent and Community Involvement
Do homeless families, children, and youth receive referrals to health care services, dental services, mental health services, and other appropriate services?
YES
Other: counselors' files; referrals are handled by school counselors; families are assisted, when needed, with transportation to these services.
Title X, Part C - Parent and Community Involvement
Are school personnel, service providers, and advocates working with homeless families informed of the duties of the local homeless education liaison?
YES
-
Title X, Part C - Parent and Community Involvement
Does the LEA liaison assist unaccompanied youth with school placement decisions?
N/A
To-date, no unaccompanied youth have been identified.
Title X, Part C - Fiscal Requirements
Does the LEA reserve Title I, Part A, funds necessary to provide comparable services to homeless students attending non-Title I schools? (Title I, Part A: §1113(c)(3)(A))
N/A
No set aside at this time; both elementary schools are Title I. Recommendation: Meet with Title I coordinator, review needs of students identified as homeless, and discuss potential support that Title I may be able to provide. Resources are available on the HOPE Web site to assist in this dialogue.
N/A
VSBA policy JECA Liaison is involved with Child Find activities for local infant program and ECSE and is in touch with local Head Start program. No disputes have occurred. Recommendation: Should a disagreement regarding M-V arise, please contact Project HOPE-VA to assist with process prior to initiating the appeal process.
