ESC Region 12 McKinney-Vento

On this #MemorialDay, we come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Let us remember their selflessness, courage, and unwavering dedication. #HonoringHeroes

In observance of #MemorialDay, ESC Region 12 will be closed Monday, May 29. We will reopen Tuesday, May 30. As we enjoy this weekend with family and friends, let us also take a moment to express our appreciation for the countless sacrifices made by our military personnel.

Read this updated brief on the status of YYA homelessness in America for some current research and trends -> assets.aecf.org/m/resourcedoc/…

Sometimes it's knocking on doors. Sometimes it is providing material supports. Check out this article from SHC on how Lawton Public Schools are using ARP-HCY funds to support students experiencing homelessness. #spotlight" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">schoolhouseconnection.org/arp-hcy/?emci=…

Here is a great opportunity for donating to a good cause! Join TNOYS June 14, for dinner and drinks, networking, compelling storytelling, and over $35,000 in incredible prizes. Register here -> tnoys.org/40-years-of-br…

Check out how one district in Virginia is battling chronic absenteeism among students experiencing homelessness in this video from SHC: youtube.com/watch?v=GyXf7B…

Several secondary McKinney-Vento liaisons have reached out asking for advice on supporting youth experiencing homelessness after aging out of foster care. Often supports are available and are left unclaimed. Read more here -> dcist.com/story/23/04/17…

The US Dpt of Ed has updated FAFSA policies for unaccompanied homeless youth or unaccompanied and self-supporting youth at risk of homelessness who are applying for college. Read the updates that will go into effect in July here -> fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-cent…

Are you collaborating with your bus drivers? Our school transportation departments can play a vital role in supporting our youth experiencing homelessness. Read more here -> the74million.org/article/often-…

McKinney-Vento Liaisons are limited in what extent they are able to provide housing and utility assistance for families experiencing homelessness. This article from Housing Matters reveals a great option for providing assistance ->housingmatters.urban.org/articles/how-s…

Great opportunity! NAEHCY will award three $5,000 scholarships to students actively pursuing post-secondary education or trade schools. In addition, NAEHCY will award three to four $500 scholarships to prior NAEHCY scholars. ->naehcy.org/wp-content/upl…

Registration is now open for NAEHCY members! Sign up for this great conference here - web.cvent.com/event/ad4a6d53…

The virtual registration deadline for TNOYS' annual conference is May 8! Sign up here for this great conference to learn more about how to advocate for and support students experiencing homelessness. tnoys.org/2023-annual-co…

Building positive mentoring relationships with students is a powerful way to combat chronic absenteeism. Check out this SHC webinar on inspiration to do just that: youtube.com/watch?v=3CmDsf…

With many rural communities in our beautiful Region 12, check out this SHC webinar on ideas for supporting students experiencing homelessness in rural areas: youtube.com/watch?v=iwLNjs…

There will be a Twitter Town Hall tomorrow from 4 - 5 by TNOYS to discuss health and mental health resources for YYA experiencing homelessness. Join if you can!

With some refined language in TAC 89 for transition assistance and support for students experiencing homelessness, check out this video from SHC on ideas for how to implement individualized learning plans for students experiencing homelessness: protect-us.mimecast.com/s/t1j5Cv2rjJf7…

Tomorrow is the last day to nominate an individual for the 2023 Annual TNOYS conference awards. Learn more here -> tfaforms.com/5048529

NAEHCY is a wonderful organization for any McKinney-Vento liaison to join. Sign up here -> naehcy.org/membership/

Do you work with Early Childhood students experiencing homelessness? NAEHCY needs your input! Complete this survey to help our young ones experiencing homelessness -> docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…