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DPI Training Modules
McKinney-Vento Training Module
DPI has created a training module to support educators and staff who interact with students experiencing homelessness. The module provides in-depth professional development for school staff on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The module addresses the law’s purpose and requirements, as well as scenarios for participants to test their knowledge. There is a review built into the end of each situation and an option to receive an email notification upon completion of the module.
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Module
The Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (UHY) module is intended for homeless liaisons and other school staff to gain an understanding of the circumstances UHY experience and the requirements under McKinney-Vento to support these students. The module covers topics such as the difference between unaccompanied youth and unaccompanied homeless youth, how to identify homeless youth, and understanding for which services UHY are eligible. There is a review built into the end of each situation and an option to receive an email notification upon completion of the module. NOTE: Before completing this module, it is recommended that you complete the McKinney-Vento Training Module (above).
A Deeper Dive into McKinney-Vento
DPI has created a training module that goes deeper into the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The module provides more in-depth professional development for school staff, specifically benefitting homeless liaisons and student services staff in a school district. The module covers topics such as transportation, dispute resolution, understanding doubled up. There is a review built into the end of each situation and an option to receive an email notification upon completion of the module. NOTE: Before completing this module, it is recommended that you complete the McKinney-Vento Training Module (above).
Video: Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness
Training Resources
2021-22 Webinar Series
5. Supporting Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
Presentation and Webinar; to view procedural documents shared during the webinar, see the EHCY Guidance page under UHY
DPI State Homeless Coordinator, Guest Presenters from School District of Marshfield and Milwaukee Public Schools; April 2022
4. Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) conversation and information.
Carrie Poser, Director of WI Balance of State COC; March 2022
This session provided information on the YHDP, a $7 million HUD-funded grant to support youth experiencing homelessness across Wisconsin. The presentation slides cover the YHDP requirements, plan, and status of planning throughout the state. The YHDP Key Contacts List contains contact information for individuals leading planning in local communities. Please reach out to the coalition leader in your area to get involved in planning.
3. Awarding Partial Credits to Students Students Experiencing Homelessness
Presentation, Webinar, Recommendations Document
DPI State Homeless Coordinator, Guest Presenters from DPI Partial Credits Workgroup; February 2022
2. Policies, Procedures and Dispute Resolution relating to Students Experiencing Homelessness
Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, Guest Presenters from Ashwaubenon School District and Racine Unified School District; November 2021
1. Identification, Training and Outreach to Students Experiencing Homelessness
Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators; Guest Presenters from Madison Metropolitan School District; September 2021
2020-21 Webinar Series
6. Title I, Part A Homeless Reservation
Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, Guest Presenters from Appleton Area School District, Barron Area School District, and Kenosha Unified School District; May 2021
5. Wisconsin Technical College System and School District Partnerships
Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, Guest Presenters: Walter Lanier (MATC), Regina Rudoi (NWTC), Green Bay Area Public School District; February 2021
4. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and Students Experiencing Homelessness
Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, Guest Presenter: Patricia Julianelle, SchoolHouse Connection; January 2021
3. Continuum of Care and School District Partnerships
Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, Guest Presenters: Torrie Kopp Mueller, Jani Koester, Dani Claesges, Carrie Poser, and Kelly Christianson; December 2020
2. Enrollment and Identification of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, September 2020
1. Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness During School Reopening (COVID-19 Related)
Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators with special thanks to SchoolHouse Connection
2019-20 Webinar Series
4. The Role of the Homeless Liaison
Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators; Lisa Dolan, Spotsylvania School District, VA; Marilyn Ward, Frederic School District, WI; May 2020
3. Anti-Human Trafficking and Students Experiencing Homelessness
DPI Presentation, UMOS Presentation, and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, DPI School Social Work Consultant, UMOS Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, February 2020
2. Transporting Students Experiencing Homelessness, December 2019
Presentation and Webinar
1. Enrollment and Identification of Students Experiencing Homelessness,October 2019
Presentation and Webinar
Webinars/PowerPoint Presentations
- Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness During School Reopenings Presentation
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, August 2020 - Supporting Young Children Experiencing Homelessness Presentation and Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, April 2019 - McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act State (DPI) to CESA/District Training
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, April 2017 - Wisconsin Education for Homeless Children and Youth Fall Webinar
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, November 2017 - Wisconsin McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison Webinar PowerPoint Presentation
DPI State Homeless Coordinators, September 2016 - McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act PowerPoint Presentation
National Center for Homeless Education and the U.S. Department of Education. A great resource for district and school in-service presentations.
Videos
- Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness - Video
This short, animated video is recommended for the homeless liaison to share at an all-staff in-service to promote awareness of the issues facing students who are experiencing homelessness and the district’s responsibilities to help meet those needs. - The McKinney-Vento Act as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015
This short video explains the changes to the McKinney-Vento Act under ESSA. Local educational agencies and LEAs can use this information to update school board policies, procedures, promotional materials including brochures and public notices, and other information to reflect the updates to the law. Please see the Legal Updates section of the Monitoring page for more information. - Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Transition Program Video Addressing Homeless Children and Youth. This 15 minute video includes interviews with students and parents/guardians who are experiencing homelessness. The video sheds light on the unique experiences of these individuals and is a resource that promotes awareness of the barriers to participation and achievement in school and the effects on homeless children and youth.
- Enrolling a Family Sample Video Simulation
New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students
Resources
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Requirements and Guiding Questions
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. This guidance outlines requirements under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and provides guiding questions to assist LEAs in ensuring they are in compliance with the law. - Sample Questions to Ask the Students or Parents for Information Gathering
The following questions are designed to assist in gathering information from families or youth to determine the extent to which their living arrangement is fixed, regular, and adequate. - SPENT
Interactive poverty simulation. SPENT was launched as a collaboration between McKinney and Urban Ministries of Durham. - National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Online Training
- National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Homeless Liaison Toolkit
The most comprehensive resource for local liaisons for homeless children and youth.