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Homeless Education
Information Hotline
(800) 215-6379

     

The Illinois Homeless Education Program

Before Schools can be certain they are complying with the legislation related to education students experiencing homelessness, they must understand who can be considered homeless.


Apple with Globe School District Homeless Liaison Locator
In order to identify the homeless liaison for the school district in which you need services, please follow the link to the locator which will allow you to click on the name of the school district and on the right side a box will open with the name of the homeless liaison and contact information. If no liaison is listed, then use the District Administrator contact information to locate the homeless liaison.


Illinois State Plan for Homeless Education PDF File
This is the plan for the delivery of all grant-funded homeless education services under the Title X, Part C McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act to meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education for a definitive plan for services to homeless children and youth in Illinois. Questions should be directed to the Illinois State Homeless Education Coordinator at 217-782-2948.


Policy of the Illinois State Board of Education on the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Overview PDF File
This policy is promulgated with the intention of minimizing educational disruption for homeless children and youth and promoting stability and continuity in education as well as providing social supports during a period of housing in stability.


Title 1 and Part A Set-Asides for Homeless Children


2007 Updated Homeless Liaison Toolkit
The Local Homeless Education Liaison Toolkit is a comprehensive tool that will assist both new and veteran local homeless education liaisons in carrying out their responsibilities.


A McKinney-Vento Toolbox: Constructing a Robust and Rigorous Homeless Education Program, In Case of Disaster and Every Day
This toolbox is designed to help school districts implement the McKinney-Vento Act Fully, so they can address the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness on a daily basis and in times of disaster. The toolbox contains information and practice lessons learned and resources developed during the recovery process following the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes.

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Homeless Education Coordinator Contact:
217-782-2948

Opening Doors: Education and technical assistance for schools and the community for McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth Program. Free education materials, brochures, posters, DVDs, and up-to-date training materials are available targeting all services available in Illinois.

Our Home – Homeless Education Newsletter
Publications
2006-2007 Directory

Budget Summary-Budget Narrative Guidance for Homeless Education

How to Order Birth Certificates

Homeless Bulletin Board

Illinois Immunization Information System

Lead LEA Homeless Liaisons Map

Lesson Plans to Assist Teachers in the Classroom Introducing Homelessness PDF File

News Releases

Public Service Announcement

Workshop Materials

Free School Lunch Program Information Power Point Document

Forms

 

Agency General Information
100 N. 1st Street • Springfield, IL 62777 • 866/262-6663 • 217/782-4321 • Directions PDF File
100 W. Randolph, Suite 14-300 • Chicago, IL 60601 • 312/814-2220 • Directions PDF File