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The mission of the Office of State Coordinator for Homeless Education is to
assure quality school programs and services for homeless children and youth
through the dissemination of pertinent information and resources for use in
assessment, evaluation, development, and revision of programs and services.
Vision
It is envisioned that all Iowa school districts will provide appropriate
and successful programs and services for the education of all homeless children
and youth in Iowa.
State Coordinator
The coordinator has the responsibility to insure the development of a state plan
that provides for the education of homeless children and youth in Iowa.
Additional responsibilities include collaborating with other agencies and
organizations to improve comprehensive services to families, children, and youth
in homeless situations, administering a grant process to allow school districts
to access federal funds, preparing reports for the U.S. Secretary of Education,
estimating the number of homeless children and youth in the state and reporting
the number of children and youth served by the McKinney Homeless Assistance
Act.
Contacts
Homeless Liason Directory - Identifies name, district, position and contact information for persons
identified to serve as liaison for implementing Title X, NCLB.
 Homeless Liaison Directory
Organizations and Planning Groups
Organizations and Planning Groups
Links
Facts and Policy on Homelessness on National Level
(http://www.npach.org)
Iowa Legal Aid
(http://www.iowalegalaid.org)
United States Council on Homelessness
(http://www.ich.gov)
NAEHCY: National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
(http://www.naehcy.org)
Reports on Homelessness - Des Moines Register
(http://desmoinesregister.com/extras/homeless/index.html)
Iowa Finance Authority: Homeless Housing Assistance
(http://www.ifahome.com)
Iowa Department of Economic Development
(http://www.community.state.ia.us/housing/index.html)
National Center for Homeless Education
(http://www.serve.org/nche)
National Coalition for the Homeless
(http://www.nationalhomeless.org)
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
(http://www.nlchp.org)
Illinois' Opening Doors Program
(http://www.lth3.k12.il.us/openingdoors)
Iowa Department of Economic Development
(http://www.state.ia.us/ided/crd/housing/homeless.html)
Texas Homeless Education Office (THEO)
(http://www.utdanacenter.org/theo)
United States Department of Education
(http://www.ed.gov)
Housing and Urban Development
(http://www.hud.gov/homeless/index.cfm)
Research Group on Homelessness and Poverty
(http://www.science.wayne.edu/~ptoro)
New/Critical Issues
Local Homeless Education Agency Liaison Toolkit
The Local Homeless Education Liaison Toolkit is a comprehensive tool
that will assist both new and veteran local homeless education liaisons
in carrying out their responsibilities. Over 200 pages of the best and
most current information on increasing access to and success in
educational opportunities for children and youth experiencing
homelessness are provided in the Toolkit. The Toolkit includes
chapters, appendices and a PowerPoint presentation. The Entire
Toolkit or individual sections listed below may be downloaded
using Adobe Acrobat.
http://www.serve.org/nchehomeless@serve.org.
Internet Resource Information
People who work with the issue of homelessness in capacities such as
educator, graduate student, social researcher, or shelter provider
frequently have a need for basic information, data and/or statistics
about homelessness. This information may be necessary to develop
proposals for funding, conduct research projects, and increase awareness
of homelessness. Following is a list of
Internet
websites that provide access to information about homelessness. Most
websites provide links to additional resources.
Questions? Call 800-308-2145
The Education of Homeless Children and Youth
A Compendium of Research and Information. National Center for Homeless
Education at SERVE, 1100
West Market Street, Suite 300, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27403.
This compendium provides research and information related to the
educational needs of homeless children and youth. HelpLine: (800)
308-2145, Web site:
http://www.serve.org/nche
Educating Homeless Students: Promising Practices
Eye on Education, 6 Depot Way West, Suite 106, Larchmont, New York, 10538. This
book was created to address concerns about homelessness through honest appraisals
of the challenges faced by homeless children, youth and families; and,
descriptions of promising practices created by individuals and organizations in
diverse communities.
Planning and Staff Development
The web pages in this section provide resources for school personnel
assigned to plan and/or implement educational programs and services for
homeless children and youth. Effective programs and services are best
accomplished if pertinent resources are available that provide the
information needed to make informed decisions. Existing thought of the
office of education for homeless children and youth staff and the statewide
advisory committee indicates that resources need to be available for school
personnel to achieve understanding of the objectives listed below:
Homeless Assistance
Iowa Coalition for Housing and the Homeless
http://www.nationalhomeless.org/state/iowa.html
Iowa Department of Economic Development
http://www.state.ia.us/ided/crd/housing/homeless.html
United Way Information and Referral to Human Services Organizations
Call 211
Documents
Iowa Homeless Population Form for Use by Schools
Iowa Homeless Population Form for Use by Schools
Homelessness: Local Program Planning and Review Guides:
Services for Homeless Children and Youth
This guide includes two review formats, a Basic School and Community
Service/Activity Checklists and a Comprehensive Local Education
Agency Program Review Guide. These formats were developed to serve
as tools to be used locally by school district personnel and Boards
of Education in assessing needs and planning the development of
quality policies and procedures to serve homeless children and
youth. The formats address the requirements of Chapter 33, Educating
the Homeless, Iowa Administrative Code and the requirements of the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title X, NCLB. In addition,
they include policies and procedures that are monitored during the
Iowa Department of Education’s equity and school improvement
accreditation visitations. Chapter 33 and the McKinney-Vento
Homeless Assistance Act are included in the Appendices.
Homelessness: Local Program Planning and Review Guides: Services for Homess Children and Youth
Standards and Indicators of Quality McKinney-Vento Programs
Standards and Indicators of Quality McKinney Vento Programs
Presentations
Homeless Children in the School Nutrition Program
Awareness and McKinney-Vento
This PowerPoint presents awareness information and the provisions of the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Also helpful suggestions for using
the PowerPoint is in Appendix N, page 177, of Local Homeless Education
Liaison Toolkit. It includes sensitivity lessons, speaker notes, presenters
tip sheet and handouts.
Awareness and McKinney Vento
 Homeless Students Definitions Rights and Identificatio
Homeless Students Meeting Their Needs
Title X Part C
On-Site Links
McKinney-Vento Homeless Act
Laws, Rules & Legislation
Links to Related Content (off-site)
USDE
Link to Chapter 33 - Iowa Administrative Code
(http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Rules/Current/iac/281iac/28133/28133.pdf)
National Center for Homeless Education
(http://www.serve.org/nche/legis.htm)
Housing and Urban Development
(http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/homeless/rulesandregs/laws/index.cfm)
Nutrition Programs
Homeless Access Legislation
Provides information on the new law identifying homeless as eligible for
free and reduced lunches and all meal programs.
Nutrition Programs Homeless Access Legislation
Head Start - Guidance
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Provides guidance to agencies regarding access to head start programs for
homeless children. Local LEA liaisons will be responsible for access
assistance.
Head Start Guidance US Department of Health and Human Services
Runaways - Iowa Legislation and Rules
This document includes citations developed and reviewed by members of the
policy studies group of Success4. The citations allow quick reference to
code and rules on runaways to be used by local liaisons for homeless
education.
Runaways Iowa Legislation and Rules
Homelessness: Local Program Planning and Review Guides:
Services for Homeless Children and Youth
This guide includes two review formats, a Basic School and Community
Service/Activity Checklists and a Comprehensive Local Education
Agency Program Review Guide. These formats were developed to serve
as tools to be used locally by school district personnel and Boards
of Education in assessing needs and planning the development of
quality policies and procedures to serve homeless children and
youth. The formats address the requirements of Chapter 33, Educating
the Homeless, Iowa Administrative Code and the requirements of the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title X, NCLB. In addition,
they include policies and procedures that are monitored during the
Iowa Department of Education’s equity and school improvement
accreditation visitations. Chapter 33 and the McKinney-Vento
Homeless Assistance Act are included in the Appendices.
Homeless Local Program Planning and Review Guides Services or Homeless Children and Youth
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP): Assurances Pertaining to Homeless Children and Youth
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan CSIP Assurances Pertaining to Homeless Children and Youth
Homeless Children in the School Nutrition Programs Memorandum Sent to Homeless Liaisons
Homeless Children in the School Nutrition Programs Memo and to Homeless Liaisons
Key Provisions in Title I Relating to Homelessness
Key Provisions in Title I Relating to Homelessness
Responsibilities for Local Homeless Education Liaisons
Responsibilities for Local Homeless Education Liaisons
Grant
Funds Awarded
McKinney-Vento Programs in Iowa, 2003-2006
The deadline for submitting the Application for Approval was 4/28/03.
Ten applications were received. Seven school districts were awarded
McKinney grant funds for 2003-2006. If funds become available to
approve an additional grant(s), the district(s) to be funded will
be selected from the three districts not awarded funds. If funds
become available to fund more than ten districts a request for
applications will be posted on this webpage. Program abstracts
are presented below.
Abstracts
Year End Report for Districts Receiving McKinney-Vento Funding
Year End Report for Districts Receiving McKinney-Vento Funding
Application for Funding: Homeless
Application for Approval
School Programs and Support Services for Homeless Children and Youth
This application originates from Title X, NCLB, the McKinney Homeless
Assistance Act, which directs states to issue sub-grants to local school
districts to provide support assistance for homeless children and youth.
Application for Approval School Programs and Support Services for Homeless Children and Youth
Documents/Major Studies
Head Start Demonstration Projects Serving Homeless Families
Identifies lessons learned in serving preschool populations of homeless children.
Head Start Demonstration Projects Serving Homeless Families
Identification and Needs Assessment Form:
Preschool and School Age Children and Youth Living in Homeless Situations
A form in text format for use by schools in recording pertinent information
regarding children and youth identified as living in homeless situations.
The form is useful in (1) obtaining a cumulative count of the number
identified, (2) determining individual needs, (3) maintaining information
regarding individuals and (4) obtaining summary reports of demographic
data, characteristics, and needs of homeless children and youth.
Identification and Needs Assessment Form Homeless School Age Children and Youth
Educating Homeless Children and Youth
The process presents procedures and materials for use in identifying homeless
children and youth, assessing their educational and personal needs, providing
them appropriate programs and services, maintaining a cumulative count of the
number identified and collecting demographic data and information regarding
characteristics and living situations.
Educating Homeless Children and Youth
Imagine the Possibilities - Chapter 1
Imagine the Possibilities Chapter One
Book Reviews
Rural Homelessness: Research and Resources
Annotations of books pertaining to rural homelessness, rethinking
orphanages, runaways and cast outs, homelessness in America, educating
homeless students, evaluation of collaborative services and understanding
poverty.
Rural Homelessness Research and Resources
Posters
Chapter 33, IAC requires postings in communities regarding
services for homeless children and families. These model
posters can be used to create local versions.
Information for Parents
Information for Parents
Information for School-Aged Youth
Information for School Aged Youth
Homelessness: Local Program Planning and Review Guides:
Services for Homeless Children and Youth
This guide includes two review formats, a Basic School and Community
Service/Activity Checklists and a Comprehensive Local Education
Agency Program Review Guide. These formats were developed to serve
as tools to be used locally by school district personnel and Boards
of Education in assessing needs and planning the development of
quality policies and procedures to serve homeless children and
youth. The formats address the requirements of Chapter 33, Educating
the Homeless, Iowa Administrative Code and the requirements of the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title X, NCLB. In addition,
they include policies and procedures that are monitored during the
Iowa Department of Education’s equity and school improvement
accreditation visitations. Chapter 33 and the McKinney-Vento
Homeless Assistance Act are included in the Appendices.
Local Program Planning and Review Guides Services for Homeless Children and Youth
Student Curriculum
Life Skills for Kids
A resource and activity guide for homeless children, ages 7 to 12. Ten
"life-skill" lessons, including self-esteem, social skills/budgeting,
self concept in art and photography.
Student Curriculum Resources
Student Curriculum Resources
Contact:
Donna Eggleston, Consultant
515-281-3999
donna.eggleston@iowa.gov
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