This presentation will provide an overview of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act and how it relates to early childhood programs. Attendees will learn about identification strategies, the importance enrollment and school stability. We will also provide information on youth in care provisions and newcomers to Illinois. Identification in the early years can provide structure and help build resilience in a homeless child’s future.
Gateways Topic: Staff Development and Training
Gateways Content Area: (F) Family Community Relationships
Gateways CDA Content Area: (6) Professionalism
Audience
Administrators/Coordinators/Directors/Principals
Assistant Principals
Home Visitors
Nurses
Occupational Therapists
Parent Educators/Family Specialists
Physical Therapists
School Psychologists
Social Workers
Speech/Language Pathologists
Superintendents
Teacher Assistants/Paraprofessionals
Teachers
Topic
FAM = Family & Community Engagement
Levels of learning
Introductory