Centralia Elementary*

Published: August 18, 2023 7 pages

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Findings 16 findings

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Many children experiencing homelessness are not identified as such, and therefore do not receive

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The lack of mandatory McKinney-Vento Act training of school site office staff, counselors, and

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There is disparity in the application of McKinney-Vento regulations across Orange County public

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The majority of McKinney-Vento Liaisons are in full-time positions, but because their work

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Many McKinney-Vento Liaisons lack needed experience due to high turnover rate in those

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McKinney-Vento training is not mandatory for the majority of McKinney-Vento Liaisons.

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Students experiencing homelessness who are enrolled in an elementary district often do not

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McKinney-Vento funds depend on the school districts submitting grant proposals, but not all

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School districts that do not apply for grants which fund programs benefiting children experiencing

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McKinney-Vento is an unfunded federally mandated program; however, school districts which

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A lack of reliable transportation for children experiencing homelessness often results in chronic

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Chronic Absenteeism Rates of Homeless Students are disproportionately high in comparison with

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Children experiencing homelessness in Orange County perform at a lower level on standardized

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The percentage of Homeless Students graduating who failed to meet the state standards on

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There is a tendency by school districts to operate in isolation, which prevents productive

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A significant lack of affordable permanent housing contributes to many families being caught in

Recommendations 8

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All Orange County school districts should develop a "Back to School" plan which includes
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Participation in Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) McKinney-Vento Act training
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Given that most LEA McKinney-Vento Liaisons are responsible for a number of other duties, and
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By January 1, 2024, for children experiencing homelessness to receive uninterrupted McKinney-
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By October 1, 2023, each Orange County school district should develop and maintain a centralized
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By October 1, 2023, a joint task force should be formed by the OCDE comprised of a district-level
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By May 1, 2024, each Orange County school district administration should develop, and present to
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By May 1, 2024, each Orange County school district administration should develop, and present

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