Homeless Education Information - Basd - Quiz, Flashcards & Trivia

1. Who should you contact if you think a student may be homeless?

Although it would be preferred that you notify one of the homeless liaisons directly, if you notify one of the school counselors, it would be important to make sure they contact the homeless liaison. It is not enough for the school counselors to know, as the homeless liaisons will need to contact the family to inform them of their rights and try to assist them with other community resources.

Explanation

Although it would be preferred that you notify one of the homeless liaisons directly, if you notify one of the school counselors, it would be important to make sure they contact the homeless liaison. It is not enough for the school counselors to know, as the homeless liaisons will need to contact the family to inform them of their rights and try to assist them with other community resources.

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2. According to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Education Act, the term "homeless children and youth" refers to individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

True

False

Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Explanation

Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

3. True or False - Schools can refuse to enroll homeless students if they do not have the records/information normally required for enrollment (i.e. proof of residency, immunization records, copy of birth certificate, etc).

True

False

Schools may not require these documents as a condition of enrollment. Schools must immediately enroll homeless children and youth, even if they are unable to produce records normally required for enrollment.

Explanation

Schools may not require these documents as a condition of enrollment. Schools must immediately enroll homeless children and youth, even if they are unable to produce records normally required for enrollment.

4. Name one of BASD's two homeless liaisons (first and last name required).

Julie Taylor is the school social worker at Dyer Intermediate, Karcher Middle School, and Burlington High School. Lori Radtke is the school social worker at Cooper, Waller, Winkler, and Lyons Center Schools. Either one of them can be contacted if you believe a student is homeless.

Explanation

Julie Taylor is the school social worker at Dyer Intermediate, Karcher Middle School, and Burlington High School. Lori Radtke is the school social worker at Cooper, Waller, Winkler, and Lyons Center Schools. Either one of them can be contacted if you believe a student is homeless.

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5. What are some of the responsibilities of BASD's homeless liaisons? (check all that apply)

Assist homeless youth/parents/unaccompanied youth with placement, enrollment, and knowing their rights

Inform and assist homeless children/unaccompanied youth in accessing transportation

Be knowledgeable about/assist parents with accessing community resources

Make sure homeless students have the same equal access to educational opportunities

The homeless liaison is responsible for all of the above tasks, along with assisting with enrollment disputes, enrollment assistance (help in obtaining necessary school records, health records, special education records), and making sure that various school fees (field trip fees, registration fees, breakfast/lunch fees, extracurricular activities fees) are waived.

Explanation

The homeless liaison is responsible for all of the above tasks, along with assisting with enrollment disputes, enrollment assistance (help in obtaining necessary school records, health records, special education records), and making sure that various school fees (field trip fees, registration fees, breakfast/lunch fees, extracurricular activities fees) are waived.

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6. Some common signs of homelessness may include (check all that apply):

Attendance at many different schools

Gaps in skill development

Unmet medical or dental needs

Inability to contact parents

Exhibiting anger or embarrassment when asked about current address

Difficulty trusting people

Lack of school supplies

All of these statements could be true of a student who is experiencing homelessness.

Explanation

All of these statements could be true of a student who is experiencing homelessness.

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7. Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, homeless students are eligible for the following services (check all that apply):

Transportation services to the school of origin while the family is actively homeless (when eligible).

Transportation services once the family is permanently housed.

Free breakfast and lunch

Waiver of school registration fees

Free school pictures

Homeless students are eligible to receive equal access/comparable services that are offered to non-homeless students so they can participate fully in school activities. Homeless students are eligible to receive transportation assistance to/from their school of origin and can remain in their school of origin if that is their preference, rather than transferring to the school district where they are currently residing. Once students become permanently housed, the transportation assistance is no longer provided. Homeless students are also eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch for the entire school year, even after they become permanently housed and school registration fees are also waived. Homeless students are not provided assistance with paying for school pictures, but would receive assistance for school supplies that are needed for them to participate fully in school (i.e. paper, pencils, assistance to pay for their recorder if it is required for music classes).

Explanation

Homeless students are eligible to receive equal access/comparable services that are offered to non-homeless students so they can participate fully in school activities. Homeless students are eligible to receive transportation assistance to/from their school of origin and can remain in their school of origin if that is their preference, rather than transferring to the school district where they are currently residing. Once students become permanently housed, the transportation assistance is no longer provided. Homeless students are also eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch for the entire school year, even after they become permanently housed and school registration fees are also waived. Homeless students are not provided assistance with paying for school pictures, but would receive assistance for school supplies that are needed for them to participate fully in school (i.e. paper, pencils, assistance to pay for their recorder if it is required for music classes).

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8. True or False - Homeless children can enroll/attend which ever school they wish under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act?

True

False

Homeless children have the right to enroll/attend the school in their new attendance area (where they are currently living) or they can stay at the school they were attending prior to their homeless situation (when they were permanently housed/school of origin). Homeless children cannot pick and choose to attend another school outside of their school of origin or the school where they are currently living).

Explanation

Homeless children have the right to enroll/attend the school in their new attendance area (where they are currently living) or they can stay at the school they were attending prior to their homeless situation (when they were permanently housed/school of origin). Homeless children cannot pick and choose to attend another school outside of their school of origin or the school where they are currently living).

9. The following are examples of children/youth who would be considered homeless. (check all that apply)

Children living in motels, hotels, or campgrounds because they lack alternative adequate accommodations

Children who are living in temporary housing, such as emergency or transitional shelters

Children who are placed in permanent foster care

Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances that are not considered fixed, regular, or adequate

Children that are sharing the residence of others for convenience, due to cultural preference, or solely for childcare purposes

Children/youth who are not residing in their parent/guardian's home due to conflict, were kicked out, or ran away

Children who are placed in a temporary or transitional foster home are considered homeless. Children who are in a permanent foster home are not considered homeless since they have a determined residence.

Children/families that are sharing the residence of another family for convenience or due to cultural preference and not due to economic hardship or loss of housing due to eviction are not considered homeless.

Explanation

Children who are placed in a temporary or transitional foster home are considered homeless. Children who are in a permanent foster home are not considered homeless since they have a determined residence.

Children/families that are sharing the residence of another family for convenience or due to cultural preference and not due to economic hardship or loss of housing due to eviction are not considered homeless.

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10. True or False - All children experiencing homelessness qualify for transportation services?

True

False

Homeless children receive comparable transportation services of their non-homeless peers. This means that if they live within 2.0 miles of the school (within the school walk zones), they will follow the same walking guidelines as other students. However, if the student faces an undue obstacle which would impact their regular school attendance, it is the responsibility of the school district to remove that barrier, which may mean transportation assistance. If the student will continue to attend their school of origin, but live within another community, then transportation assistance would be provided.

Explanation

Homeless children receive comparable transportation services of their non-homeless peers. This means that if they live within 2.0 miles of the school (within the school walk zones), they will follow the same walking guidelines as other students. However, if the student faces an undue obstacle which would impact their regular school attendance, it is the responsibility of the school district to remove that barrier, which may mean transportation assistance. If the student will continue to attend their school of origin, but live within another community, then transportation assistance would be provided.