McKinney-Vento Training 101

What is the commonly utilized terminology associated with the McKinney-Vento Act?

• Child welfare programs
• Educational grants
• Students Experiencing Homeless

• Student support services

Who is covered by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act?

• Individuals living in permanent housing.
• Families with stable income.
• Children and youth experiencing homelessness.

• Students attending college full-time.

From the answer choices below, which is a McKinney-Vento Requirement for all LEAs?

• Ensure equal access to education for homeless children and youth.
• Implement standardized testing for all grades
• Offer free meals to all students
• Provide transportation for all students

The term LEA is mentioned frequently throughout the presentation; with that in mind, what does LEA stand for?

• Local Educational Authority
• Learning and Education Association
• Legislative Education Agency
• Local Education Agency

McKinney-Vento liaisons facilitate the identification of students experiencing homelessness by providing the following:

• Counseling services for academic success.
• Funding for school supplies.
• Support for students in foster care.
• Training of LEA Staff, Identification Processes, Awareness Materials, and Community Collaboration

From the answer choices below, which option best describes the duties of a McKinney-Vento Liaison?

• To coordinate extracurricular activities for students in shelters.
• To enforce school attendance policies for all students.
• To ensure homeless students have access to education and support services.
• To provide financial assistance to homeless families.

T/F: LEAs must ensure their designated liaison's contact information in AskTED is up to date throughout the school year

• True

• False

T/F: Immediate enrollment is not essential when identifying students who are experiencing homelessness.

• True

• False

What distinguishes a Student Residence Questionnaire from a Student Intake Form?

• The Student Residence Questionnaire focuses on living arrangements, while the Student Intake Form gathers general personal and academic information.
• The Student Residence Questionnaire collects academic performance data, while the Student Intake Form focuses on living arrangements.
• The Student Residence Questionnaire is used for financial aid applications, whereas the Student Intake Form is for housing assignments.
• The Student Residence Questionnaire is a one-time form, while the Student Intake Form is updated annually.

When should an LEA code McKinney-Vento Students?

• Students covered under the McKinney-Vento Act should be coded annually by the Local Education Agency (LEA).

• LEA codes McKinney-Vento students when they have a permanent residence.
• LEA codes McKinney-Vento students only at the beginning of the school year.
• LEA codes McKinney-Vento students when they are enrolled in a special program.