Empowering Educators: A Comprehensive Training on McKinney-Vento Law and Homeless Education - 34541
This six-hour in-person workshop is designed to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding of the McKinney-Vento Act. Participants will learn about the legal requirements of the Federal law along with Texas requirements including identification, enrollment, and educational stability for students experiencing homelessness. We will explore key topics, including the definition of homelessness according to The McKinney-Vento Act, the impact of homelessness on student learning, best practices for providing academic and emotional support, and strategies and practical tools to connect homeless students with the appropriate community resources and support.
Participants will leave with a thorough understanding of the unique challenges faced by students experiencing homelessness and the role of educators in identifying, supporting, and advocating for students who are eligible for support and services under the McKinney-Vento Act.
Audiences
Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-5), Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Assistant Principals, Counselors, McKinney-Vento, Principals, Teacher - Bilingual Education Program, Teacher - Early Childhood/PreK/Kindergarten, Teacher - ESL (English as a Second Language), Teacher - General Education, Teacher - Gifted Talented/Advanced Academics, Teacher - Special Education, Teachers-CTE
Prerequisite/Special Notes
None
Objectives
By the end of this session, educators and administrators will review key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act and Texas-specific requirements, examine real-world scenarios and apply best practices for identification, academic and emotional support to homeless students.
Session
61595
Fee
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Seats Left
26
T-TESS
Registration Deadline
1/24/2025
Credit Type
Professional Development
Duration
06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Anna Lee ESC Region 11
This session’s start date is less than 7 days from now, so it is ineligible for a refund. Are you sure you want to register?
For assistance contact:
Anna Lee
ALee@esc11.net
(817) 740-7727
For assistance contact:
Lesley Cathey
TEHCY Team Lead
lcathey@esc11.net
(817) 740-7709
Offered Again On
- 1/24/2025 9:00 am
- 5/29/2025 9:00 am
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