English - PDF

Homeless Enrollment Form
"Common Form"
This form can be utilized by schools as either an enrollment form or as a form for documenting homeless students within their district.

 

Spanish - PDF

 

FY 2008 Program Directory (PDF) and Opening Doors Materials


NEW!
Waiver of School Fees for Homeless Children and Youth Tip Sheet
 

Youth Brochure
    Tri-fold brochure for school & shelter staff - PDF               Tri-fold brochure for unaccompanied youth - PDF    

 

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Local Homeless Education Agency Liaison Toolkit
New 2007 Edition Available For Download
Developed by the National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE the Toolkit is a comprehensive tool that will assist both new and veteran local homeless education liaisons in carrying out their responsibilities.  Over 250 pages of the most useful and current information on increasing access to and success in education for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
The Toolkit includes informational chapters, and appendices.
T
he complete toolkit, including chapters & appendices may be downloaded as a PDF file.
Questions? Call 1-800-308-2145 or e-mail homeless@serve.org
.
The TOOLKIT and files may be copied and distributed freely.
Disclaimer: These pdf files do not meet the accessibility requirements under Section 508 included in the 1998 amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. SERVE is currently developing its capacity to meet these requirements. However, in the interim, these documents may be downloaded and printed out.

Illinois Issues
Supplemental Illinois specific workshop materials on the Educational Rights of Children Experiencing Homelessness
Issues of Residency Waiver of School Fees School Uniforms
Immigrant Students' Rights Discipline/Discrimination Issues
 

A McKinney-Vento Toolbox: Constructing a Robust and Rigorous Homeless
Education Program, In Case of Disaster and Every Day

This toolbox is designed to help school districts implement the MKcKinney-Vento Act fully, so that they can address the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness on a daily basis and in times of disaster. The toolbox contains information and practical lessons learned and resources developed during the recovery process following the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes.
pdf file icon Download the complete toolbox. (4.55 MB)

 

Posters

English -

Getting Your Child In School - Spanish

English -

Homeless Children Have the Right - Spanish
 
An Overview
Homeless Children - Who are They? Recognizing Homeless Children & Youth
The Rights of Homeless Children
( English & Spanish Translations Available )
If My Child Becomes Homeless
( English & Spanish Translations Available )
 Major Issues in the Education of Homeless Children

Enrolling in School: A Guide to Residency in Illinois Public Schools
The Law Project of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

 
Administrators Teachers

Enrolling the Homeless Student

Do You Have Homeless Children In Your Classroom?
Tips for Identifying the Homeless Student Educating Homeless Children
Local Action Plan Locating Community Resources
How Shelters Can Help
 
Support Staff
Tips for Identifying the Homeless Student Secretaries and Enrolling Staff
School Nurses Health Professionals
School Social Workers, Psychologists, & Counselors
 
Getting Involved
Curriculum/Resource/Book List Stewart B. McKinney & Bruce Vento
Kids Can Make  A Difference National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
National Student Champaign Against Hunger & Homelessness

 

Now available from the  ISBE Homeless Education Website!

Homelesss Education Forms



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