Homeless Education District Liaisons

• List of District Liaisons
• Educational Rights for Homeless Children and Youth Posters - These are available in English and Spanish to download and help LEAs comply with federal posting requirements. Posters can be ordered at NCHE at SERVE. The first 25 ordered are free!
• Partnering to Support Educational Success for Runaway and Homeless Youth (PDF)

Monthly E-Communications

• 2019-2020

Sample Documents

• Sample Policies
  • For sample McKinney-Vento district policy templates, please contact Colorado Association of School Boards at www.casb.org and reference sample policy numbers: JFABD and JFADB-R.

• Sample Documents and Templates
  • Transportation Options for Parents
  • Liaison Community Resources
  • Caregiver Authorization (English) (Spanish)
  • McKinney-Vento Housing Questionnaire (English) (Spanish)
  • McKinney-Vento Housing Form (English) (Spanish)
  • McKinney-Vento Approval Form (inclusive of Athletics and Nutritional Services)

Liaison Resources

• McKinney-Vento Frequently Asked Questions
• 10 Things YOU Can Do to Help Homeless Children Go Back To School (can be distributed to increase school and community awareness)
• Common Signs of Homelessness (flyer)
• Tip Sheets for Multiple Audiences (can assist in building awareness and collaboration to support McKinney eligible students)
• Educational Rights for Homeless Children and Youth Posters - These are available in English and Spanish to download and help LEAs comply with federal posting requirements. Posters can be ordered at NCHE. The first 25 ordered are free!
• Partnering to Support Educational Success for Runaway and Homeless Youth (PDF)
• NCHE Back to School Webinars
• LEA Homeless Liaison Toolkit
• Higher Education Homeless Resources+
• Denver Public Schools Homeless Education Network Resource Guide
• JEFFCO Public Schools Community and Family Resources

Dispute Resolutions and Appeals

• Colorado McKinney-Vento Dispute Resolution Procedure and Form
• El Formulario de Resolución de Disputas
• Resolution of Disputes-NCHE Brief
• Resolution of Disputes-NCHE Brief in Spanish
• Dispute Resolution: Sample Written Notification Letter for LEA
• Dispute Appeal Notification Form for Parents/Guardians/Unaccompanied Youth

Mediation Resources

To find out if mediation services are available in your community, check with your local City and County Government Offices. Additional mediation resources may be available at the Mediation Association of Colorado.