Homeless Education - McKinney-Vento
Overview:
The goal of SIA is to keep students in school who find themselves in temporary or transitional housing during the school year.
You and/or your family are experiencing "homelessness" if you are:
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Living in a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground;
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Living on the street;
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Living in an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodation;
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Doubled up with friends or relatives due to loss of housing, economic need or similar reason;
Students experiencing homelessness have the choice of remaining in the school they have been attending at the time the became homeless or enrolling in a school near their temporary housing. In either case, we can help by assisting families with information and services that will be helpful in their current situation.
For questions about McKinney-Vento, please contact our McKinney-Vento Coordinator Russ Battiata (Director of Operations) at 509-209-8730 ext. 2004 or battiata@spokaneintlacademy.org. He supports all questions regarding the policy, enrollment, and transportation needs.
Know Your Rights
Homeless students have certain rights under Federal law, including:
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The right to go to school and receive the services you need, just like other students;
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The right to continue in the school you were in before you became homeless, if you want to;
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The right to continue in the same school you are in if you are homeless now;
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The right to transportation to school, according to current transportation guidelines;
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The right to enroll and attend classes without giving a permanent address;
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The right to enroll and attend classes even if you are missing documents usually required for enrollment.
Helpful Resources
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children & Youth
National Center for Homeless Education
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction - Homeless Education Page