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California Department of Educationand
Los Angeles Unified School District
NAEHCY ConferenceNAEHCY ConferenceNovember 2009
Title I and Homeless Education Program Collaboration:Title I and Homeless Education Program Collaboration:Bridging the GapsBridging the Gaps
Workshop Overview
This workshop will address: The importance of collaboration with Title I The importance of local educational
agency (LEA) and community engagement How to identify strategies to establish an
effective partnership and creative program services
Possible Program Funding Sources
Title I McKinney-Vento Assistance Grant General Fund Other Grants
Title I Regulations
NCLB, Title I, Part A, Title X, Part C, Education for Homeless Children and
Youth The LEA shall reserve Title I, Part A funds to
provide comparable services to homeless children that assist them to effectively take advantage of educational opportunities as provided to children in schools funded under Title I, Part A. This reservation requirement is not formula driven. The LEA shall reserve funds as are necessary to provide comparable services.
Title I Regulations (Cont.)
LEAs will demonstrate coordination with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title X, Part C.
Title I Regulations (Cont.)
LEAs will adopt policies and practices to ensure that homeless children and youths are not stigmatized or segregated on the basis of their status as homeless.
Title I Regulations (Cont.)
LEAs will designate an appropriate staff person as a LEA liaison for homeless children and youths, who will fulfill his/her required duties and ensure equal access to a free, appropriate public education for homeless children and youths.
Title I Regulations (Cont.)
LEAs will adopt policies and practices to ensure that transportation is provided or arranged for homeless children and youths, at the request of the parent or guardian, to and from the school of origin for the duration of their homelessness.
Title I Reservation Set Aside
The reservation is not determined by a set formula
It is determined by the LEA, as appropriate
Varies by state
Examples of Set Aside Determinations
Method #1:
Identify homeless students’ needs and fund accordingly.
Method #2: Obtain count of homeless students, and multiply by Title I, Part A per-pupil allocation.
Examples of Set Aside Determinations (Cont.)
Method #3:
Reserve an amount of funds greater than or equal to the amount of your Mckinney-Vento subgrant request.
Method #4:Reserve a specific percentage based on your district’s poverty level or Title I, Part A allocation.
Consolidated Application
Allowable Uses for Homeless Education Set Asides
Provide academic support as well as non-academic support to homeless students in non-Title I schools
Provide activities other than direct instruction that promotes student achievement
Meet basic needs (clothing, supplies, health) of homeless students
Support homeless liaison position
Hire special teachers, aides, and tutors to provide supplemental instruction
Reach out to parents in homeless situations
Provide before-, after-school, or summer programs
Collect data on homeless students
Provide emergency food while the student is in school, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Allowable Uses for Homeless Education Set Asides (Cont.) Defray costs for medical, vision and dental expenses
Pay fees associated with obtaining birth certificates or immunizations
Pay the cost of General Education Development Test (GED) for homeless students
Pay the cost of GED for homeless parents
Provide transportation to and from after-school programs
Provide transportation to and from the school of origin after the child becomes permanently housed
Provide the cost of cap and gown to wear at graduation
Provide the cost of class projects or field trips
The Story of a Small Program
in a Large District
Los Angeles Unified School District Facts
710 total square miles Encompass 29 cities Over 885 K-12 school sites 1,081 total school sites including
alternative education settings 537 School-wide Title I schools 688,138 K-12 students 12,489 identified homeless students www.lausd.net
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Homeless Students by Nighttime ResidencyJune 2009
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Los Angeles Unified School District Facts (Cont.)
Pre-Resolution Program
The LAUSD Homeless Education Program was established in 1988. From 1988-2006, one Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor position existed to address the needs of thousands of homeless youth.
Due to limited staffing, full compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act was not feasible.
Program services were restricted to: Token distribution Data entry Limited resource referrals
Homeless Education Task Force
On October 28, 2005, a task force meeting was convened by a LAUSD School Board member to address the barriers to the academic success of homeless youth. Title I Coordinator was a participant.
Several community organizations, Board representatives, and district staff held a series of meetings and identified concerns including:
Lack of immediate enrollment and attendance Inability to enroll due to lack of paperwork Unequal access to school programs and services Inappropriate placement of special education
students Suspensions and non-attendance due to lack of
transportation or proper attire
Access For All Resolution
On January 24, 2006, the LAUSD School Board passed the “Access for All Resolution” pertaining to the educational rights of homeless students.
Key resolution provisions:
Expand the LAUSD Homeless Education Program
Establish a Homeless Collaborative to include district personnel, county agencies, community-based agencies, and parents and caregivers
Train local district and school site personnel regarding the educational rights of all homeless students
Identify and train the homeless education liaisons at the school sites and local districts
Provide update to the Board every 6 months
Title I and the Homeless Education Program
Ongoing Communication and Coordination
Relationship and trust building McKinney-Vento grant signature support Consolidated Application Title I ranking Review support each year to the Title I and
non-Title I schools School-wide Title I training Budget development Programmatic monitoring Share data reports, case counts, etc.
Community Outreach
Collaborative Efforts• Create a community collaborative or task force
▪ Involve district and school personnel (including Title I), school board members and city council persons
▪ Need the community to keep issue in front Media/ Public Relations
• Radio• Newspaper• Event announcements
Share news with district, school personnel, and community partners
Next Steps
Establish working relationship with Title I office Expand policy implementation Bring message to district staff, parents, and
community agencies Include or increase collaborative initiatives
resources on behalf of homeless youth and their families
Expand research for available funding sources Expand outreach efforts to parent organizations
Leanne M. Wheeler, ConsultantCalifornia Department of Education
Title I Accountability & Partnerships Office916-319-0383
Melissa Schoonmaker, CoordinatorLos Angeles Unified School District
Homeless Education Program213-765-2880
Contact Information