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FCPS Homeless Education

FCPS Homeless Education. M cKinney-Vento Program Overview 2012-2013. Homeless Definition as Provided in NCLB Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence. Fixed = stationary , not subject to change or fluctuation Regular = Normal standard, nightly basis

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FCPS Homeless Education

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  1. FCPS Homeless Education McKinney-Vento Program Overview 2012-2013

  2. Homeless Definition as Provided in NCLB Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence. • Fixed= stationary, not subject to change or fluctuation • Regular= Normal standard, nightly basis • Adequate= sufficient for meeting physical/psychological needs

  3. In the 2011-2012 school year 367 FCPS students were identified as homeless residing in: • Shelters: 36 • Shared Housing: 297 • Car/Parks: 3 • Hotel/Motels: 18 • Awaiting Foster Care Placement: 13

  4. FCPS Homeless Trend Data from the Past 5 Years Number Homeless in FCPS School Year

  5. More than just a statistic . . . . Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith Homeless Education Liaison

  6. Causes of Homelessness - • Lack of affordable housing • Under Employment • Deep poverty • Health problems • Domestic violence • Natural and other disasters • Abuse/Neglect • Family conflict (unaccompanied youth)

  7. Barriers to Education - • Enrollment requirements (school records, immunizations, proof of residence and guardianship) • High mobility resulting in lack of school stability and educational continuity • Lack of access to programs • Lack of transportation • Lack of school supplies, clothing, etc. • Poor health, fatigue, hunger • Prejudice and misunderstanding

  8. FCPS McKinney-Vento Program (Homeless Ed.) Title I set-asides and Title X funding assists with: • Identification • Enrollment/School Stability • Coordination of Free School Meals and Transportation to School • Access to Educational Services and Referrals to Outside Services • Parent Involvement • Student Involvement in School and School Activities (Educational Needs) • Emergency Basic Needs, as Related to School Attendance • Tutoring at Area Homeless Shelters • Coordination of Supportive Efforts as Provided by the Community

  9. S.T.U.F.F. THE Bus • School Clothes • Accessible to Guidance Counselors • Available Items: • Clothing • Shoes • Hygiene Products • School Supplies

  10. A Few Contributions … • Rotary – Roofing supplies for homeless family • Wells Fargo Bank - $1,600 for Books and Uniform Shirts • Bunnell Elementary – Community Problem Solvers $1,500 for Emergency Housing and Food • Indian Trails – Community Problem Solvers - $200, food, clothing & hygiene products

  11. McKinney-Vento Program Staff – • Coordinator /Title I Federal Programs – Tammy Yorke • Homeless Education Liaison – Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith and • Director of Student Services – Katrina Townsend

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