Advancing Equity in Homeless Education: Serving Students in Historically Underserved Populations

This brief provides an overview of the 7 historically underserved populations named in the Department of Education’s April 2021 Dear Colleague Letter. The brief includes publicly available data on the 7 historically underserved populations and a list of resources and organizations that educators can consult for more information. The information in this brief is valuable for building a foundation for equity-focused collaboration, planning, and service provision in the use of American Rescue Plan-Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) funds and Education of Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) funds.

 

Data Intervention Guide Digging Deeper with Data

It is more important than ever that liaisons, state coordinators, and other stakeholders regularly collect and use data to evaluate their implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act, as well as efforts undertaken as a result of related requirements in Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Not only will this practice benefit students, but it is required by federal law. This guide will help liaisons access and evaluate data in order to better serve students who experience homelessness.

 

Supporting LGBTQI+ Students Experiencing Homelessness: Spotlight on ARP-HCY Funding for Implementation

This National Center for Homeless Education brief illustrates the critical need to provide wraparound supports for LGBTQI+ students experiencing homelessness. It spotlights how one local educational agency (LEA) is using ARP-HCY funding to support LGBTQI+ students at risk of or experiencing homelessness and explores promising practices for expanding LEA capacity to meet the needs of LGBTQI+ students at risk of or experiencing homelessness.