Homeless Liaison Training Requirements
Section 722(g)(1)(J)(iv) of the McKinney-Vento Act, Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act states:
“The State and the local educational agencies in the State will adopt policies and practices to ensure participation by liaisons described in clause (ii) in professional development and other technical assistance activities provided pursuant to paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (f), as determined appropriate by the Office of the Coordinator.”
Virginia’s plan for such participation was published in Superintendent’s Memo No. 126-17, dated April 21, 2017. The following requirements were posted in Attachment A.
New liaisons, within 1 month of designation as homeless liaison, must participate in one of the following:- Project HOPE-VA Homeless Education Regional Training
- Fall 2023 Trainings are completed. Watch for future dates.
- Project HOPE-VA Homeless Liaison Online Training Course (contact us for registration)
- Project HOPE-VA Homeless Liaison Online Training Course (contact us for registration)
- Project HOPE-VA Charlie Check In* • Fourth Tuesday of the month • Upcoming dates include
- April 23rd, 2024
- May 28th, 2024
- June 25th, 2024
- July 23rd, 2024
- Project HOPE-VA Homeless Education Regional Training
- Fall 2023 Trainings are completed. Watch for future dates.
- Webinar from any of the following:
- Project HOPE-VA - topical webinars*
- Check back soon
- National Center for Homeless Education - US Department of Education Technical Assistance Center
- April 23,2024 at 2:00pm EST-Determining Eligibility for Mckinney-Vento Rights and Services
- May 14, 2024 at 2:00pm EST-Paving The Way to College for Students Experiencing Homelessness
- May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm EST-Understanding Doubled Up
- SchoolHouse Connection - advocacy organization
- April 18, 2024 at 3:00pm EST-Using ARP-HCY Funds For Summer Activities
- May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm EST-Reducing Chronic Absenteeism With ARP-HCY Funds
- May 15, 2024 at 3:00pm EST-Meeting Transportation Needs Through Car Repairs
- National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) - membership organization
- National Network for Youth - advocacy organization
- Project HOPE-VA - topical webinars*
- Other national conference, such as NAEHCY, Education Leads Home, or National Network for Youth
*Participation in at least 75% of the webinar is required to meet the training requirements.
If attending a training not offered by Project HOPE-VA, please e-mail your certificate to [[w|homlss]] for our records. Thank you!
