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The start of November marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the diverse culture, traditions, histories, and contributions of indigenous people.
Please help our colleagues gather information. The purpose of this survey is to gather information that can shape both ARP-HCY advocacy, and ARP-HCY practical assistance. It was this same kind of liaison survey that allowed us to make the case for ARP-HCY in the first place! It is confidential, voluntary, and takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
Survey for LEA homeless liaisons about ARP-HCY
The Department of Commerce's Office of Homeless Youth is releasing a Request for Proposals for the Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP) to support housing stability for students experiencing homelessness and their families. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, behavioral health organizations, neighborhood-based organizations, local government, local housing authorities, federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of Washington, and regional or statewide nonprofit housing assistance organizations. Applications must include a letter of support from partnering school districts. Proposals are due December 5, 2023. Questions should be directed to HSSP@BuildingChanges.org.
Bidders' Webinar: November 9, 10:30am-12:00pm (Register Here)
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Are you curious about how other school districts are using their American Rescue Plan–Homeless Children and Youth (ARP–HCY) funds – how they’ve overcome barriers to using funds, the tools and forms they’re using, and the impact they’re seeing? During this new webinar mini-series, school district liaisons and administrators will share strategies and insights on how they are utilizing these one-time funds to enhance the well-being of students facing homelessness. Bring your questions and your ideas!
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Wednesday, November 15 · 12-1 PM Pacific Time
Wednesday, November 29 · 12-1 PM Pacific Time
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SchoolHouse Connection, in partnership with OSPI, is offering ongoing support sessions for all ARP-HCY I and ARP-HCY II grant recipients. All ARP-HCY grant recipients are strongly encouraged to attend these Community of Practice sessions to network with other grantees, ask questions, get clarification on the use of grant funds, get information about budgets, and chat about other areas of interest. Please plan to attend any session. All are welcome!
Please register below with the corresponding COP.
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Rural November 21, 3pm-3:45pm
Suburban and Urban November 15, 3pm-3:45pm
New Liaisons November 16, 3pm-3:45pm
December 4, 2023 11:00am-12:00pm PST
There are many exciting and new changes for the 2024-2025 FAFSA, including a delay until December. FAFSA numbers for unaccompanied homeless youth have plummeted from the pandemic. This webinar will share updates about the homeless and foster youth provisions from The FAFSA Simplification Act, what liaisons can do to help prepare students for the new FAFSA, and how to increase more students experiencing homelessness with completing the FAFSA.
December 14, 2023 2:00pm-3:00pm PST
Over 31,000 children aged 0-6 experience homelessness across Washington state, but only 4.1% are enrolled in a Head Start, Early Head Start, or LEA preschool program. Connections to these programs are critical, and homeless education liaisons play an important role in making sure young children are identified and referred. On December 14th, SchoolHouse Connection will share about the Head Start Referral App, which has been piloted in select districts across the state and will now be implemented statewide! Join us to learn how the app works and how you can begin to use it in your district to increase enrollment in early childhood programs.
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If you have questions related to Homeless Children and Youth, please use the OSPI McKinney-Vento email inbox at homelessed@k12.wa.us Questions are answered in the order received. Questions sent directly to individual staff email addresses will not be answered immediately. Thank you for using the appropriate email address! |
Please join us! Office Hours will be held the first Friday of every month from 11am to 12pm.
Come join the OSPI Homeless Education Team to connect, collaborate, discuss, and learn from one another. This is a great setting to ask questions and get to know each other better.
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To subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email Melissa Rilette Burnce at melissa.riletteburnce@k12.wa.us
OSPI Homeless Education Office 360-725-6505 | homelessed@k12.wa.us
Melinda Dyer, Assistant Director, McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth | melinda.dyer@k12.wa.us
Keith Woodruff, Program Supervisor, McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth | keith.woodruff@k12.wa.us
Vivian Rogers Decker, Program Supervisor, Homeless Student Stability Education Program | vivian.rogersdecker@k12.wa.us
Jill Kawulok, Administrative Program Specialist, American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children & Youth Grants | jill.kawulok@k12.wa.us
Melissa Rilette Burnce, Program Supervisor, McKinney-Vento Trainer | melissa.riletteburnce@k12.wa.us
Lydia Lemon, Administrative Assistant | Lydia.Lemon@k12.wa.us
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