Texas Conference on Ending Homelessness October 12-14, 2011

1. Texas Conference on Ending HomelessnessOctober 12-14, 2011 Texas McKinney-Vento Subgrant Updates Fall Training | October 14, 2011 Sponsored by

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3. Texas McKinney-Vento Subgrant Updates Fall Training | October 14, 2011 Mid-Year Review Process and Requirements

4. Mid-Year Review Process • TEXSHEP, TXMVP-1, and TXMVP-2 will have mid-year reviews between November and January • Will be contacted by THEO consultant to set up date, time, discuss details • Forms on website • TXMVP-1 and TXMVP-2 will have compliance reviews Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

5. Mid-Year Review Process • Most TEXSHEP reviews will be by phone • TXMVP-1 and TXMVP-2 will be on-site Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

6. McKinney-Vento Reauthorization • McKinney-Vento Personnel: State Coordinators and Local Liaisons • School Stability Provisions (“Feasibility”) • Enrollment • Transportation • Disputes • Credits/Academic Support • Extra-curricular activities • Unaccompanied Youth Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

7. McKinney-Vento Reauthorization • Preschool Children • Children and Youth in Foster Care • Funding Level • Title I, Part A Setasides Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

8. Next Steps • Unclear if the bill will reach the Senate floor this Fall • Important to communicate concerns with legislators • For legislative emails, send email request to bduffield@naehcy.org • For web updates: www.naehcy.org/update.html Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

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10. State Homeless Numbers, Data Changes/Documentation Requirements, Output/Outcome Measures Related to Changes in State Assessment Texas McKinney-Vento Subgrant Updates Fall Training | October 14, 2011

11. How many children and youth experience homelessness in TX? Texas homeless students served by academic year as reported to the Texas Education Agency on the PR400. . . . 53,200 2007-2008 80,940 2008-2009 76,095 2009-2010 83,224 2010-2011 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

12. How many children and youth experience homelessness in TX? 83,224 homeless students identified by schools reported to TEA in 2010-11 The Urban Institute estimates that approximately 10% of all children experiencing poverty will experience homelessness in a year According to the 2010 TEXAS census data –1,584,000 children lived below poverty level in TX – 10% would be 158,400 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

13. Homeless Student Success in TX Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

14. Homeless Student Success in TX Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

15. Transition from TAKS to STAAR Plan for phase-out of TAKS and phase-in of STAAR From TEA, Student Assessment Division, July 2011 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

16. STAAR Performance Labels PERFORMANCE From TEA, Student Assessment Division, July 2011 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

17. STAAR Performance Standards STAAR Performance Standards for EOC Assessments Standards will be set in February 2012 prior to first high stakes administration in spring 2012. First reports with performance standards applied will be available in June 2012. First retests will be offered in July 2012. From TEA, Student Assessment Division, July 2011 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

18. STAAR Performance Standards STAAR Performance Standards for Grades 3–8 Standards will be set in October 2012 after first administration in spring 2012. Raw score information will be available in late spring 2012. First reports with performance standards applied will be available in late fall 2012. From TEA, Student Assessment Division, July 2011 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

19. STAAR SSI Student Success Initiative Since performance standards will not be established until October 2012, pass/fail performance on the assessments will not be provided. So there will not be retest opportunities (May and June administrations) in 2011-2012. From TEA, Student Assessment Division, July 2011 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

20. STAAR SSI • Districts will use other relevant academic information to make promotion/retention decisions. • Recommendation of the student’s teacher • Student’s grade in the subject • Any other necessary academic information, as determined by the district From TEA, Student Assessment Division, July 2011 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

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24. Texas McKinney-Vento Subgrant Updates Fall Training | October 14, 2011 School Selection, Enrollment, Transportation, Dispute Resolution

25. School Selection • Students can stay in their school of origin the entire time they are homeless, and until the end of any academic year in which they move into permanent housing • If a student becomes homeless in between academic years, he or she may continue in the school of origin for the following academic year • If a student is sent to a school other than that requested by a parent or guardian, the district must provide a written explanation and the right to appeal Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

26. School Selection • Texas law allows homeless students to enroll in the DISTRICT of their choice if they meet the definition of homeless –- not dependent on residency of student, guardian(s), or parent(s)- districts are not obligated to transportation p. 57 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

27. Feasibility • Feasibility criteria in the U.S. Department of Education’s July 2004 Policy Guidance: • age of the child or youth • distance of a commute and the impact it mayhave on the student’s education • personal safety issues • student’s need for special instruction (e.g., special education and related services) • length of anticipated stay in the temporary location • time remaining in the school year • Student-centered, individualized determination p. 59 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

28. School Selection: Key Questions • How permanent does the family’s living situation appear? • How deep are the child’s ties to current school? • How strong is the child academically? • Does one school have programs and activities that address the unique needs or interests of the student that the other school does not have? • Would the timing of the school transfer coincide with a logical juncture such as after testing, after an event that is significant to the child, or at the end of the school year? • How would the length of the commute impact the child? • Are there any safety issues to consider? Guiding the Discussion on School Selection – School Selection Checklist Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

29. Children and youth who are homeless must be enrolled immediately in any school open to other children living in the same neighborhood. Immediate enrollment includesattending classes and participatingfully in all school activities. Texas law agrees that enrollment of homeless students is not dependent on the residency of the parent or guardian. TX Ed Code 25.001(b)(5) School Enrollment p. 61 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

30. Immediate enrollment in school applies even if the student is lacking school records, immunizations, or other documents. Immediate enrollment in school applieseven if no parent or guardian is present. TX law allows youth to enroll in school on their own, as long as they are not in the district primarily to participate in extracurricular activities and not expelled/no current delinquent/criminal conduct. TX Ed. Code 25.001(b)(4), (d) School Enrollment p. 53 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

31. Texas State Education Code (TEC) Enrollment Provisions Students Living Separate and Apart from Parents and Legal Guardians can attend school as long as: • the student’s presence in the district is not primarily for participation in extracurricularactivities; • the student has not been expelled or removed to an alternative education program within the previous year; Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

32. Texas State Education Code (TEC) Enrollment Provisions Students Living Separate and Apart from Parents and Legal Guardians can attend school as long as: • the child or youth is not on probation or in need of supervision because of delinquent conduct; or • the child or youth has not been convicted of a criminal offense and is not on probation or other conditional release. Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

33. Texas State Education Code (TEC) Enrollment Provisions However: From a letter dated August 8, 2005 from TEA’s Chief Legal Counsel: “The exceptions cannot be used to prevent a student eligible for admission under a different provision of [Section] 25.001(b) from being enrolled, including homeless students.” Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

34. Transportation • LEAs must provide homeless students transportation to their school of origin, ata parent’s or guardian’s request (or at the liaison’s request for an unaccompanied youth) • Districts may choose the manner used to transport the student • Students must not be penalized for district delays in arranging transportation p. 81 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

35. Resolution of Disputes • Admit child or youth immediatelypending resolution of dispute • School must provide parent/guardian or youth with written explanation of decision including statement of rights • Referral to liaison for dispute resolution • Liaison ensures unaccompanied youth is immediately enrolled p. 123 Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

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37. Required Posting and Notification The McKinney-VentoAct requires publicnotice of educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness disseminated inevery school districtat every campus --and wherever servicesare accessed. Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

38. Postings of materials from training: Homeless Numbers, PJ’s Powerpoints,M-V 101 Powerpoint – See TEXSHEP / TXMVP-1 / TXMVP-2 Grant pages – “Grant Management Documents” Texas McKinney-Vento Subgrant Updates Fall Training | October 14, 2011

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40. Texas McKinney-Vento Subgrant Updates Fall Training | October 14, 2011 82nd Legislature Changes for CPS and Schools

41. District Training • HB 1114 Child Abuse Prevention Training for Teachers and Child Care Personnel Law Effective 6/17/11 • Requires school districts to expand their current policy addressing sexual abuse of children to all types of child abuse. It also requires training of all new professional staff. Charter schools and child care facilities are also required to adopt and implement a policy and to train. Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

42. District Training New training is available for Texas teachers and other school staff on how to recognize and report child abuse. 

The self-paced training is available on the DFPS website at:
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Training/Reporting/ Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

43. Higher Education • HB 452 (Lucio III, Raymond, Dukes) requires institutions of higher education to assist former foster youth who meet certain requirements with temporary housing options between academic sessions (Education Code (EC) §51.976). Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

44. Tuition Fee Waiver • Free tuition and fees at any state supported college, university, community college, training school, post secondary training or education at a facility that is state supported in full or part • Must be “activated” by 25th birthday • Can be activated in high school by a dual credit course • Issues with “eligibility” for dual credit Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

45. Foster Care Liaisons • HB 826 (Farias) requires school districts to appoint a Foster Care Liaison by 12/01/11, to help facilitate school transitions for foster care youth (EC §33.904). Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

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47. Creative Use of Funds With education cuts there is greater need for creativity in the use of remaining funds. What are some ways you can stretch your MV project funds? What are some ways you can stretch your Title I Part A Set-asides? Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

48. Engaging the School District and Community in Funding Education $ • What financial or service gaps are in your district? • At the district-wide level? -- At the campus level? • What funding sources are available? • Federal (Title I, MV) • State • Service providers (homeless and general) • Civic groups • Faith community • Businesses • Grants Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

49. Engaging the School District and Community in Funding Education $ • What donation sources are available? • Civic groups • Faith community • Fund drives • Specific projects • PTO, other education groups • Targeted businesses • Non profits • Community organizers • Issue groups Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo

50. Engaging the School District and Community in Funding Education $ Free health care services Food Pantries Public transportation Clothes closets Donations Connecting youth and families with services Churches Community Organizations and collaborative partners Texas Homeless Education Office | www.utdanacenter.org/theo