Welcome to the Homeless Education Program, a supportive program for children, youth and their families in transition. Our program implements the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and ensures that homeless students have access to the same free and appropriate public education provided to other school students within the district. Additionally, we offer linkages to school/community/county resources and support to achieve stability and the confidence for success in school. Also, we can provide school backpacks, school supplies and assistance with transportation and school clothing as appropriate for students who meet the eligibility criteria for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Title X, Part C, of the No Child Left behind Act in January 2002 ensures educational rights and protections for pre-schooled-aged and school-aged children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence such as the following:

· Temporarily in a house with more than one family due to loss of housing, migratory reasons, or economic hardship (Doubled-up)

· In a trailer park/campsite or car due to loss of housing, migratory reasons, or economic hardship

· In a substandard housing (without electricity, water or heat)

· With temporary short term foster care or with an adult who is not your parent or guardian

· In a motel or hotel

· In an emergency shelter, transitional shelter, or domestic violence shelter

· With friends or family because you are a runaway or an unaccompanied youth

· Other location not appropriate for people (abandoned building)

· Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there.

· Continue in the school you last attended before becoming homeless or the school you last attended, if that is the parent's or guardian's choice and is feasible.

· Receive transportation to the school you last attended before your family became homeless or the school you last attended, if a parent or guardian requests such transportation.

· Attending a school and participate in school programs with children who are not homeless.

· Enroll in school without giving a permanent address.

· Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment.

· Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other children served in these programs.

Cristina Covarrubia, NCLB Homeless Education Advocate
Telephone Number: 559/693-1115 x3126

Email: [email protected]

State Coordinator for Homeless Education: Leanne Wheeler

State Coordinator’s telephone number: 1-866-856-8214

Homeless Education Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/hs/