McKinney-Vento is a federal law that serves students who are identified to be experiencing homelessness. As a state, Arkansas has been severely under identified when it comes to students and families who are experiencing homelessness. If the students are not identified, they cannot receive services that they are entitled to. This training will provide an overview of how homelessness is defined federally, the services that the McKinney-Vento Law includes, and best practices for districts and communities to improve identification of students and families that experience homelessness.
Audience: Homeless liaisons, admin, counselors, social workers
Presenter: Jessica Hickman, Public-School Program Advisor for the state of Arkansas on the McKinney-Vento Law