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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.
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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?
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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:
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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)
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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
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McKinney-Vento Act: Enrollment
Proof of Date of BirthProof of ImmunizationPhysical ExaminationProof of Residency
Appendix 17 - Complete Student Residency Questionnaire
from the Guidelines for Student Registration.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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This School Year as of May 2012
We have served approximately 488 students
This represents approximately 300 families
We have served 116 unaccompanied youth this school year
On average we certified 41 new students per month
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03 - 04 28704 - 05 163905 - 06 66306 - 07 49807 - 08 36608 - 09 37609 - 10 44110 - 11 490
Dept. of Education Survey 5 - Totals by Year
District 8 Charlotte County
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04 - 05 163905 - 06 66306 - 07 49807 - 08 36608 - 09 37609 - 10 44110 - 11 49511 - 12 488
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Charlotte County Public Schools2011-2012
Englewood/El Jobean Area Myakka River Elementary 7
LA Ainger Middle School 8
Lemon Bay High School 26
Vineland Elementary 9
Total # of Students 50
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Port Charlotte/Murdock Area Academy 45 Charlotte Harbor Center 6 Kingsway Elementary 4 Liberty Elementary 25 Meadow Park Elementary 31 Murdock Middle School 28 Neil Armstrong Elementary 40 Peace River Elementary 44 Pt Charlotte High School 50 Pt Charlotte Middle School 23
Total # of Students 296
Charlotte County Public Schools2011-2012
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Punta Gorda/Burnt Store/Deep Creek Area Baker Center 19 Charlotte High School 55 Deep Creek Elementary 15 East Elementary School 16 Punta Gorda Middle School 16 Sallie Jones Elementary 20 Edison Collegiate High School 1
Total # of Students 142
Charlotte County Public Schools2011-2012
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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
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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
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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
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Additional Family Services Available
Reimburse parents, guardians or
unaccompanied youth for excess
transportation costs
Assist with obtaining reconditioned-
computers, equipment & software
Coordinate holiday(s) assistance and
Adopt-a-Family
Provide children with reading books
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Special Thanks to our Partners and Supporters
American Legion Rotonda West # 113
Burnt Store Presbyterian Church – PG
Charlotte County Homeless Coalition
Charlotte Local Education Foundation
Democratic Women’s Club of Charlotte County
Empty Bowls Project at CCPS
First Baptist Church of PG & PC
First Methodist Church of PG
First Presbyterian Church of PCGirls Nite Out Pilgrim United Methodist Church of PCPublix Supermarket at Charlotte HarborRotonda Elks Lodge #2710Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Charlotte CountyYah Yah Girls, Inc.Many Generous Local Charlotte County Residents
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Charlotte County Public Schools Education Project for Students “in Transition”
Heather Niemiec3131 Lakeview Boulevard
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7480
Email: [email protected]: http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/community/hmls.cfm
