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Charlotte County Public SchoolsEducation Project for Students “in Transition”
Helping students in temporary accommodations to achieve academic
success! One Child,
One School, One Year.
February 2015
Feb 2015
Have you ever experienced a flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, or other natural disaster?
Do you live in a household with no more than one full-time wage earner?
Are housing costs in your area increasing faster than wages?
Does anyone in your family struggle with addictions such as drugs or alcohol?
Have you, a family member, or friend ever suffered from a sudden, chronic, or long-term illness that kept you from earning a living?
Have you or know of someone that has experienced domestic violence and been forced to move?
How vulnerable are you of losing your regular living quarters?
Feb 2015
Who is eligible?
Students living in domestic violence shelters, teen parent shelters or runaway shelters
Students on the street, abandoned buildings or vehicles
Students living in public spaces: woods, parks or tents
Students in transition who lack a fixed, or regular, or adequate nighttime residence:
Feb 2015
Who is eligible?
Students living in temporary trailer parks, campgrounds or substandard housing due to lack of alternative accommodations
Students living in low rent hotels/motels due to lack of alternative accommodations
Students sharing the house, mobile home or apartment of other persons due to lack of alternative accommodations, dwelling eviction or hardship (Doubled-Up)
Feb 2015
Who is eligible? Students not in the physical custody of a
parent or guardian, living in unstable or inadequate housing accommodations (Unaccompanied Youth)
Students awaiting foster care placement Students abandoned in hospitals Migratory students who qualify as
homeless because they are living in the circumstances described above
Feb 2015
McKinney-Vento Act: Enrollment
Proof of Date of BirthProof of ImmunizationPhysical ExaminationProof of Residency
Feb 2015
McKinney-Vento Act: School Placement
If the student moves into permanent housing during the school year, the student can finish that academic year in the school of origin.If a student enrolls in a new school near the temporary housing and then moves to a third attendance area, they may attend either the school near the initial temporary housing or the school the student attended when permanently housed.
The student must be allowed to attend their school of origin to the extent feasible, unless that is against the wishes of the parent, guardian or unaccompanied youth.School of Origin – The school the student attended when permanently housed, or the school in which the student was last enrolled.
42 U.S.C. Section 11432(g)(3)
Feb 2015
McKinney-Vento Act: Placement Disputes
If the school district sends a homeless child or youth to a school other than the school of origin or the school requested by the parent, guardian or unaccompanied youth, the school district must:
Immediately enroll the student in the school in which enrollment is sought, while the dispute is being resolved. Provide a written explanation of its decision. Notify of their right to appeal the placement decision. Refer to the Homeless Liaison to ensure disputes are resolved objectively and expeditiously.
Student must be enrolled immediately in their school of choice
Feb 2015
McKinney-Vento Act: Placement Disputes (Cont.)
Inter-district disputes shall be resolved by the FDOE.
The Homeless Liaison must be notified.
The liaison will address any policies or procedures that are identified as barriers to enrollment.
Feb 2015
Educational Rights of Unaccompanied Youth
The Homeless Liaison will:
Help unaccompanied youth select and enroll in school, after considering the youth’s wishes.
Inform them of their rights to transportation to the school of origin and assist with arranging transportation.
Inform them of their right to appeal school selection decisions counter to their wishes.
Inform school personnel or requirements of the law and needs of youth.
Work with police and social services regarding mandatory reporting to ensure that care is exercised to keep a youth in school and serve his/her best interest.
Unaccompanied youth (a youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian, living in unstable or inadequate housing accommodations) have the same rights as other students experiencing homelessness.
Complete Appendix 18 – Caregiver’s Authorization Form
from the Guidelines for Student Registration
Feb 2015
This School Year as of February 2015
We have served 397 students This represents approximately 233
families We have served 63 unaccompanied
youth this school year On average we have certified 57 new
students per month
Feb 2015
03 - 04 28704 - 05 163905 - 06 66306 - 07 49807 - 08 36608 - 09 37609 - 10 44110 - 11 490
FIVE YEAR TREND DATA
13 - 14 519
400
420
440
460
480
500
520
09 - 10 10 - 11 11 - 12 12 - 13 13 - 14
441
495 488 493
519
Academic School Year
Feb 2015
Charlotte County Public Schoolsas of February 2015
Englewood/El Jobean Area
Myakka River Elementary 10
LA Ainger Middle School 10
Lemon Bay High School 20
Vineland Elementary 7
Total # of Students 47
Feb 2015
Port Charlotte/Murdock Area Academy 26 Charlotte Harbor Center 5 Kingsway Elementary 9 Liberty Elementary 27 Meadow Park Elementary 21 Murdock Middle School 34 Neil Armstrong Elementary 27 Peace River Elementary 25 Pt Charlotte High School 38 Pt Charlotte Middle School 32 Total # of Students 244
Charlotte County Public Schoolsas of February 2015
Feb 2015
Punta Gorda/Burnt Store/Deep Creek Area Baker Center 4 Charlotte High School 27 Deep Creek Elementary 11 East Elementary School 34 Punta Gorda Middle School 20 Sallie Jones Elementary 7 Charlotte Virtual School 1 FL SW Collegiate H.S. 2
Total # of Students 106
Charlotte County Public Schoolsas of February 2015
Feb 2015
School Support Services
Expedite and remove barriers to enrollment
Promote parent awareness and involvement for student academic achievement
Referral and assistance to after-school enrichment programs
Provide reading tutorial services
Certify for free school meals
Assist with school supplies and educational materials
Feb 2015
School Support Services
Assist with school clothing, uniforms & shoes Assist with payment of programs and school fees Provide referrals for medical, dental and mental
health services Coordinate transportation to school of origin Monitor student academic progress, attendance
and behavior Counseling intervention to parents/students Assist in resolving school placement disputes
Feb 2015
Additional Family Services Available
Provide information on community
resources for assistance with housing,
utilities, prescriptions, entitlement
programs, etc…
Provide assistance for emergency food
Provide assistance with personal hygiene
items
Provide assistance with bed linens & towels
Feb 2015
Additional Family Services Available
Assist parents, guardians or
unaccompanied youth with school
transportation costs
Assist with obtaining reconditioned-
computers, equipment & software
Coordinate holiday assistance
Provide children with reading books
Feb 2015
Special Thanks to our Partners and Supporters
Agape Int’l Church of GodAlpha Delta KappaAmerican Legion Rotonda
West # 113Burnt Store Presbyterian
Church – PGCharlotte County Homeless
CoalitionChrist Community United
Methodist ChurchCommunity Eye CenterEmpty Bowls Project at
CCPS
First Presbyterian Church of PCGFWC Rotonda West Woman’s Club Pilgrim United Methodist Church of PCRotonda Elks Lodge #2710St Andrews South Golf ClubTrinity Anglican ChurchUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of Charlotte Co.Yah Yah Girls, Inc.Many Generous Local Charlotte County Residents
Feb 2015
For support and informationFor support and information
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
http://www.naehcy.org
National Center for Homeless Education
http://center.serve.org/nche/
Feb 2015
Charlotte County Public Schools Education Project for Students “in Transition”
Homeless Education ProjectRenee Rebhan3131 Lakeview Boulevard
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7480Website: http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/community/hmls.cfm
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