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Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Training Resources

For a complete list of all training and connection opportunities offered for the 2024-25 school year, please click here.

 

DPI New Homeless Liaison Training, October 23, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Playlist of recordings from October 23 training now available! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLambIxavELhbVAZKwD6QUNSrmixT-ZgDJ

DPI held a one-day free virtual training aimed at supporting homeless liaisons who are new to the role. The training was open to all staff, including support staff, administration, and staff directly supporting students experiencing homelessness. The training included 4 sessions: an overview of the McKinney-Vento Act, information on the role of the homeless liaison, a panel of “veteran” homeless liaisons, and in-depth information on determining eligibility.

Training Materials:
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act 101 Presentation
Role of the Homeless Liaison Presentation
Determining Eligibility and Scenario-based Learning Presentation

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 benefiting 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

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.

DPI Trainings
 

* Check out all the presentations and recordings from our EHCY Conferences on this page: https://dpi.wi.gov/homeless/conference 

Meeting the Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness with Federal Funds, March 2023
Presentation and Webinar

The Role of the Homeless Liaison, January 2023
Presentation and Webinar

Transporting Students Experiencing Homelessness, November 2022
Presentation and Webinar

Supporting Unaccompanied Homeless Youth, April 2022
Presentation and Webinar; to view procedural documents shared during the webinar, see the EHCY Guidance page under UHY
Guest Presenters from School District of Marshfield and Milwaukee Public Schools  

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) conversation and information, March 2022. 
Information on the YHDP, a $7 million HUD-funded grant. See https://www.wiboscoc.org for more information. Presentation
Carrie Poser, Director of WI Balance of State COC

Awarding Partial Credits to Students Students Experiencing Homelessness, February 2022
Presentation, Webinar, Recommendations Document
Guest Presenters from DPI Partial Credits Workgroup

Policies, Procedures and Dispute Resolution relating to Students Experiencing Homelessness, November 2021
Presentation and Webinar
Guest Presenters from Ashwaubenon School District and Racine Unified School District 

Identification, Training and Outreach to Students Experiencing Homelessness, September 2021
Presentation and Webinar
Guest Presenters from Madison Metropolitan School District

Title I, Part A Homeless Reservation, May 2021
Presentation and Webinar
Guest Presenters from Appleton Area School District, Barron Area School District, and Kenosha Unified School District

Wisconsin Technical College System and School District Partnerships, February 2021
Presentation and Webinar
Guest Presenters: Walter Lanier (MATC), Regina Rudoi (NWTC), Green Bay Area Public School District

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and Students Experiencing Homelessness, January 2021
Presentation and Webinar
Guest Presenter: Patricia Julianelle, SchoolHouse Connection

Continuum of Care and School District Partnerships, December 2020
Presentation and Webinar
Guest Presenters: Torrie Kopp Mueller, Jani Koester, Dani Claesges, Carrie Poser, and Kelly Christianson 

Anti-Human Trafficking and Students Experiencing Homelessness, February 2020
DPI Presentation, UMOS Presentation, and Webinar
Guest Presenters: DPI School Social Work Consultant, UMOS Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator

Videos
 

Resources
 

For questions about this information, contact Kristine Nadolski (608) 267-7338