Homeless Education
The McKinney-Vento Act states that homeless children and youth must have access to the same educational services provided to other students. Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are considered to be homeless. In determining whether or not a child or youth is homeless, the LEA should consider the living arrangements. Determinations of homelessness should be made on a case-by-case basis. Always remember what is in the best interest of the child when making decisions. - NCHE, 2007
Every Student Succeeds Act
Summary of Major Amendments on Homelessness and Foster Care
Other Resources
Covid-19 and Homelessness: Strategies for Schools, Early Learning Programs, and Higher Education Institutes. As COVID-19 disrupts education, services and life across the country, children and youth experiencing homelessness are exceptionally vulnerable. This page offers resources to help meet their needs as we respond to this global crisis.
Michigan Department of Education Homeless Webpage
National Center for Homeless Education
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
SchoolHouse Connection Resources
2020-21 School District McKinney-Vento (Homeless) Education Liaisons
2020-21 School District Foster Care Education Liaisons
Ottawa County Housing Information Packet
Double Up Food Bucks Flyer - English and Spanish Version
Need more information? Navigate to the Homeless Education LiveBinder to access local, state, and national resources, district forms, college resources, human trafficking resources, etc.
Contact Information:
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
Stacey Sills, McKinney-Vento Regional Grant Coordinator
13565 Port Sheldon Street
Holland, MI 49424
616-738-8940 ext. 4111
Email address: ssills@oaisd.org
Michigan Department of Education
Michelle Williams, Special Populations Unit Manager
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Educational Supports
517-241-6974
Email address:Williamsm48@michigan.gov
20/21 MV Liaison Consortium Virtual Meetings (8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)
- September 10, 2020 - NEW Liaison Training
- September 29, 2020
- December 8, 2020 (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
- March 23, 2021