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  McKinney-Vento Homeless Education

  What is homeless education? Students experiencing homelessness have the same rights to a free appropriate public education as their fellow classmates. Our homeless education specialists offer guidanc…

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  Homeless Education Coop (McKinney-Vento)

  Students experiencing homelessness face unique challenges that can disrupt their education and well-being. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students experiencing homelessness have specific rights, and lo…

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  Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth

  The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act The McKinney-Vento Act’s Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program is the federal program that removes barriers to education for children and youth …

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  12+ Resources for Homeless Education Liaisons and students experiencing homelessness

  Students experiencing homelessness have the same rights to a free appropriate public education as their fellow classmates. They’re protected under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Protection Act, whi…

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  What is a homeless liaison and what do they do?

  “Homeless Liaison” may be in your job description – but do you know what it means? By law, every local education agency (school district or charter school) must appoint a staff member to act as a liai…

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  Truancy and McKinney-Vento Students

  February 17, 2027 | 1 PM–4 PM During this workshop we will discuss provisions if the LEA determines that a student's chronic absenteeism and truancy is the result of them experiencing homelessness. W…

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  MKV 404: The Network (Building Internal & External Partnerships)

  December 17, 2026 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM This collaborative 1-hour virtual workshop explores how strong partnerships can strengthen support systems for students and families experiencing homelessness. P…

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  MKV 101: The Blueprint (Liaison Roles & Identification)

  August 20, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM This engaging 1-hour virtual workshop provides a foundational overview of the McKinney-Vento Act with a focus on the critical role of the homeless liaison and ef…

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  Discipline for McKinney-Vento Students

  October 21, 2026 | 1 PM–4 PM Did you know that students experiencing homelessness in Texas are twice as likely to be referred to in-school suspension and five times more likely to be referred to a Di…

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  MKV 202: The Logistics (School of Origin, Nutrition, Disputes & Transport)

  September 24, 2026 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM This interactive 1-hour virtual workshop takes a deeper dive into the logistical components of McKinney-Vento implementation. Participants will gain practical g…

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  MKV 303: The Heart (Awareness, Sensitivity, & Trauma-Informed Intake)

  October 29, 2026 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM This meaningful 1-hour virtual workshop focuses on the human side of McKinney-Vento support by exploring awareness, relationship-building, and trauma-informed pra…

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  What Services Should Be Provided for McKinney-Vento Unaccompanied Youth

  May 19, 2027 | 1 PM–4 PM What are the rights for McKinney-Vento unaccompanied youth? Do you know how to assist unaccompanied youth in your LEA? Do you have policies and procedures to address unaccomp…

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  McKinney-Vento: The Art of Saying "No" and Dispute Resolution

  January 20, 2027 | 1 PM–4 PM The dispute resolution is a provision included in the McKinney-Vento Act. Did you know that the beginning of a dispute is to give written verification that the family has…

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  Guidelines Impacting Transportation for McKinney-Vento and Foster Students

  September 23, 2026 | 1 PM–4 PM During this meeting the McKinney-Vento Act and guidelines impacting transportation for McKinney - Vento students will be discussed. Join us for a regional table-top di…

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  Region 13 McKinney-Vento Liaisons

  Every Local Education Agency (LEA) must designate an appropriate staff person as a local homeless education/McKinney-Vento Liaison and submit that person's name to TEA. This information is to be submi…

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  Foster Care Consortium

  November 18, 2026 | 1 PM-4 PM The Foster Care Consortium is an opportunity for School Systems Foster Care Liaison, social workers,other school personnel, community members, and organizations that pro…

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  Region 13 Foster Care Liaisons

  Foster Care Liaisons facilitate the enrollment in or transfer to a public school or open-enrollment charter school of a child in the district or area served by the charter school who is in the conserv…

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  S3 - Student Support Services Network Meetings

  Introducing the Student Support Service Monthly Briefings! S3 Education Service Center Region 13 hosts a monthly meeting designed specifically for Student Support Service Leadership. These sessions p…

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  Special Populations

  Our schools are full of diverse learners, each with their own unique educational and personal needs and circumstances. These special populations of students may be at risk of dropout, currently experi…

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  At-Risk

  Who are at-risk students? Students at-risk might experience challenges in educational settings such as an inability to make adequate academic progress, are pregnant or parenting, are involved with th…

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  High School Student Advising Cooperative

  This four-part professional learning series equips high school counselors, advisors, principals, CCMR staff, and secondary leaders with practical strategies to guide students in ongoing, student-cente…