Monitoring Indicators for McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program Instructional Support 2.1: The SEA implements procedures to address the identification, enrollment and retention of homeless students through coordinating and collaborating with other program offices and SA. [Title X, §722 (f) and (g)] Guiding Questions Acceptable SEA Evidence How and from what sources does the collect information to determine the ongoing needs of homeless students in the State? Since the State submitted its 2002 application, has it reviewed, revised, and developed policies, or issued policy briefs or memoranda to ensure removal of barriers for homeless students? How does the State coordinator collaborate with other State agency staff to address the needs of homeless children and youth? How do the SEA and State coordinator ensure coordination among SEA programs serving students experiencing homelessness including Title I, Part A, special education, early learning services, and at-risk youth programs? How does the coordinator participate in Statewide activities that address the needs of homeless pre-school children and unaccompanied youth? Documentation: Written communication to LEAs updating SEA policies and procedures that address the problems homeless children and youth face in school enrollment and retention since the last ED program review. Updates to the State Plan, including the completion of planned activities and proposals for new State-level activities. Data and summary reports from program offices in the SEA and other SA concerning the educational needs of homeless children and youth in the State. Evidence that the SEA coordinates programs and services between the SEA, the social services agency, and other agencies (including agencies providing mental health services), for example schedules, agendas, minutes, notes or handouts from attending such meetings. Evidence that the SEA ensures that eligible homeless students receive Title I, Part A services through its written guidance to LEAs, sections of the consolidated application and schoolwide program plans addressing the educational needs of homeless students, and description of the activities funded through the LEA reservation for comparable services for homeless students in non-Title I schools.
What is the State’s process to review or investigate disputes brought by parents/youths? Do all districts have a written district dispute resolution process and track inquiries concerning barriers to enrollment? Do the SEA and LEAs conduct independent surveys of community groups determine if parents/youth are receiving their rights regarding school enrollment and enrollment disputes? documents indicating that dispute procedures have been implemented records indicating that disputes are addressed, investigated and resolved in a timely manner Evidence that SEA tracks if LEAs have a dispute resolution policy in place. Survey results or records of inquiries and complaints made by community groups concerning barriers to enrollment for students experiencing homelessness. Records indicating that enrollment disputes are investigated and resolved in a timely manner. Evidence that students are enrolled and provided transportation during the dispute resolution process. Survey results or records of inquiries and complaints made by community groups concerning barriers to enrollment for students experiencing homelessness.