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Program materials may be downloaded by clicking on the links
below.
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF documents.
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A Guide for Shelter Staff
Illinois
McKinney-Vento Opening Doors Technical Assistance Project has developed “A Guide
for Shelter Staff About School Enrollment and Services.” Shelter staff are in a
unique position to help children and their families and unaccompanied youth
learn about their educational rights and school services and supports under the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program in Illinois. This quick reference
guide is a tool that shelter staff can use to assist families to keep their
children in school.
Registration, Enrollment & Residency Provisions from the McKinney-Vento
Act and Illinois School Code
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What This Project is About |
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Fact Sheet - Homeless Children-Who Are They?
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Best Practices Tip Sheet |
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ISBE Policy -
(December 2005) |
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Educational Rights |
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Educational Rights
(tri-fold brochure - English) |
Educational Rights
(tri-fold brochure - lower reading level) |
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Educational Rights
(tri-fold brochure - Spanish) |
Educational Rights (tri-fold brochure -
(Arabic) |
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Educational Rights (tri-fold brochure -
(Polish) |
Educational Rights (tri-fold brochure -
(French) |
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Dispute Resolution Guidelines (January 2006) |
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Categorical Eligibility of Homeless Students for Free Meal Benefits |
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Youth Brochure
(for school & shelter staff) |
Youth Brochure
(for unaccompanied youth) |
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Tip Sheets
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Fee Waiver Tip Sheet |
Tip Sheet for Principals |
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Tip Sheet for Teachers |
Tip Sheet for Secretaries & Enrolling Staff |
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Tip Sheet for Nurses |
Tip Sheet for Support Staff |
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Tips for Identifying/Recognizing Homeless Children & Youth: Common
Characteristics |
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Do You Have Homeless Children in Your Classroom |
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Locating Community Resources for Homeless Students |
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How Shelters Can Help |
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Posters |
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Getting Your Child In School (English) |
Getting Your Child In School (Spanish) |
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Getting Your Child In School (French) |
Getting Your Child In School (Polish) |
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Getting Your Child In School (Arabic) |
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Homeless Children Have the Right
(educational rights - English) |
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Homeless Children Have the Right
(educational rights -
Spanish) |
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Transportation Poster |
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Should My Child Change Schools
(English) |
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Should
My Child Change Schools (Spanish) |
Should
My Child Change Schools (Polish) |
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Should
My Child Change Schools (French) |
Should
My Child Change Schools (Arabic) |
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OUR HOME
- Archives of quarterly newsletters
dating from May 2002 through June 2008. This publication provides information
would be of interest to educators and services providers working with
homeless children and youth.
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