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McKinney Vento food drive for the homeless and Hour O' Rage on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We analyze concern over possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at bus stops, an increase in the number of McKinney-Vento students, and the incoming Trump administration's impact on green vehicle mandates. Transfinder President & CEO Antonio Civitella joins us for a review of 2024 technology trends and a look ahead to 2025, including special experiences planned for the upcoming STN EXPO East in Charlotte, NC, and the company's Annual Client Summit. Did you know? One in three students who receive school transportation are taking a bus routed using Transfinder technology. Read more about technology. Episode sponsor: Transfinder.
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Of all the important education acts and laws out there, the McKinney-Vento Act is essential to everyone working in education, especially to marketers. Listen up as I share pointers on spreading the word about the McKinney-Vento Act to the public. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheryl-mccants/support
The Henrico School Board will vote at a May 9 meeting on a proposal that would allocate about million in federal grant funds to certain school programs for 2024-2025, with million allocated to Title I programs. Federal funds for Henrico Schools' Title I programs, which are designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged students, would support instructional coaches at Title I schools, the division's McKinney-Vento program for homeless students, and other initiatives. Henrico's Title I programs are projected to receive [post_excerpt] million less in funding than last year, according to HCPS estimates. Other federally-funded programs are likely...Article LinkSupport the Show.
A special event to highlight services available for homeless teens in Branch County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a recent state report card, 3.9% of students in Oregon are experiencing homelessness. There are a number of challenges facing these students, including meeting their basic needs. According to the report card, a little more than 80% of Oregon students graduate in four years, for students who are unhoused that number drops down to 58.6%. Mark Osburn is the McKinney-Vento liaison for the Oakridge School District as well as their Youth and Transition Coordinator. Jamie Klebe is the McKinney-Vento liaison for Warrenton-Hammond School District and a counselor at Warrenton High School. Both of their districts have some of the highest percentage of their students experiencing homelessness in the state. They join us now to discuss what youth homelessness looks like in their communities and how their districts tackle the issue.
Today our guest is Cyndi Tercero-Sandoval the Family and Community Engagement Manager at the Phoenix Union High School District. We talk with Cyndi about Participatory Budgeting, a way to empower students and give them a voice in how the budget is spent. Cyndi explained the intentional process that Phoenix Union has undertaken to implement participatory budgeting, which has started to increase student engagement and connection in some really creative ways. This process has not only increased student voice in the budgeting process, but also in school improvement, safety, and curriculum decisions throughout the district. To learn more: EdWeek Article - Letting Students Decide Where Money Should Go: How One District Did It: https://t.co/cnsEldUJO1 Website: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org Twitter: @TerceroCyndi Cyndi Tercero-Sandoval is an advocate of student voice, civic leader, community activist and humanitarian. She currently serves as the Family and Community Engagement Manager for the Phoenix Union High School District, where she has been enriching the lives of our youth for over 29 years. She serves as the McKinney-Vento and Foster Point of Contact and is responsible for establishing and coordinating district-wide dropout prevention, intervention, and reengagement strategies for opportunity youth who have been historically disenfranchised or marginalized. Cyndi is considered a resident expert in dropout prevention initiatives and student support services. She has received several awards for her work with youth and was recognized as an Obama White House Champion of Change in 2016. She was named a Community Luchadora for being a fighter of social justice and human rights in 2017 and was recognized for being a pioneer in empowering youth voice in 2018 with a North American Participatory Budgeting Network Award. She was most recently recognized as a 2023 EdWeek Leader to Learn from for her work in implementing Participatory Budgeting in her district. She is very active in the community and serves on several boards that focus on improving youth outcomes. She has a passion for enhancing and advancing the lives of our youth by elevating student voice in all areas of education by empowering students to act as change agents. She believes schools and districts can incorporate student voice in a multi strategy approach ranging from intentional classroom-based efforts to schoolwide participatory budgeting focusing on strategies that empower students to work in partnership with campus and district adult leadership. She understands that the community school partnership model is essential to the philosophy of educating the whole child. She engages with community agencies through collaborative action to provide supplemental services to students and families, provide additional opportunities for engagement for youth (i.e. leadership development, life skills, social justice, civic engagement, etc.), and support the school district's mission of preparing every student for success in college, career and life. Cyndi is a native of Arizona. She currently resides in Peoria with her husband and two children.
Carlos Bañuelos is a Family Support Liaison for Mesquite ISD, born in San Antonio to Mexican parents. When he was a child, his mother relied on food and low-income assistance programs to make ends meet while she continued learning English to enroll in college. Although they could have returned to Mexico after his parents divorced, he admires his mother's perseverance to earn a college degree to stay in the U.S. and make a living with her children. His upbringing helps him relate to the more than 1,000 MISD students identified as McKinney Vento or in foster care. Hear from Bañuelos, who is also a cancer survivor, as he talks about living a life of service and “doing what you can for others.”
Presenters: Sandra Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and Content Development; Diahann DeRuggierio MSW, M.Ed., Bergen County Special Services, Regional Coordinator, McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless and Youth ProgramThis Podcast will provide an overview of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Participants will gain an understanding of a school's obligations to homeless students, as well as information about the application of Title I funds, the role of the District's Homeless Liaison, and additional resources.
Hello and welcome back to the SACIS podcast, Making Adjustments! Join us as we speak with guest, Teresa Metzger of ROE #11 about her role as Area 4 McKinney-Vento lead liaison and the stigmas and effects homelessness can have on youth. For more information on the resources mentioned, check out the ROE #11 website: https://roe11.org/about/homeless/ Learn more about SACIS and the services we offer at www.sacis.org.
Woods and Reierson get to have a conversation with Alea Stoll a Mckinney Vento coordinator. Enjoy!
As most school administrators know, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires districts to immediately enroll students who are experiencing homelessness to ensure educational continuity and minimize disruption to learning. But what happens when a district is not sure whether a student meets the definition of homelessness? And what are the next steps if the family doesn't agree about which school the student should attend? Whose obligation is transportation and does it matter how far away the school is located? Join Christina, Lisa, and Miriam, as we discuss the history and basics of McKinney-Vento and touch upon some of the challenges that schools face in implementing this important federal law. Previous seasons of this podcast, including Season One, are available at https://www.walterhav.com/podcasts-index/We practice law, including special education law, at Walter Haverfield in Cleveland, Ohio, and we welcome your suggestions and comments. Please check us out at:https://www.walterhav.com/professional/christina-henagen-peer/https://www.walterhav.com/professional/lisa-h-woloszynek/https://www.walterhav.com/professional/miriam-m-pearlmutter/
Balance Boundaries Breaks with Evan Whitehead. Evan Whitehead has been in the field of education for more than 20 years spanning three decades and is currently the director of special services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. In his current role, Evan oversees all federal programs (special education, McKinney-Vento, English learners, and Title I); early childhood education; multi-tiered system of support (MTSS); social emotional learning, family and community engagement; health services; continuous improvement; and equity, diversity, and cultural competency. Evan's Leadership Journey Started education later, but 33 years are in the bag. Didn't start out seeking this profession. Career started with a nudge from mom working in a special education cooperative. Worked in Therapeutic Day setting Intro to education, has had to restrain students. “If you're not invited to the dinner, you're probably on the menu” Making sure we're at the table for students - how to encourage young educators to speak up and be heard 2% Club - number of black males in education We are at a crossroads in education. - how do we reimagine education? It isn't about seat time. What does 8 - 3:30 mean for most students? Snow days, discipline, homebound Whole child instruction. We have to take care of our educators like we do our students. Adult care: Before school hours and connecting. Alphabet survival guide. These care activities have to come from the “top”. Placed a pause on “curriculum maps” for this time period. Leadership struggle/opportunity Had to understand self care and what he needed. Understands Imposter Syndrome, has lived it. Was not adhering to his own boundaries First time is a favor, 2nd time it's expected Hopeful Opportunity for change Time for family. Seeing and value what we have. Recognize how quickly life can change. Use this past year for growth going forward. GUEST CONTACT INFO Evan on Twitter evanwhitehead11@gmail.com HOST CONTACT INFO INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt FACEBOOK Principal Leadership Lab Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt
Episode Notes Homeless youth transportation challenges transportation departments across the nation. We talk to a couple of colleagues who work with this very delicate population on a daily basis and discuss helpful tips and techniques to successfully transporting students who may be experiencing some form of homelessness. Support Hey, Bus Driver! by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hey-bus-driver
Evan Whitehead has been an educator for more than 20 years spanning three decades. Over the course of his career, he has held the following positions: special education paraprofessional, special education high school teacher, Latino parent outreach coordinator, dean of student discipline, community outreach coordinator, director of special services, director of bilingual education and English learners, Title I director, and assistant superintendent of special services. Currently Evan is the director of special services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. In his current role, Evan oversees all federal programs (special education, McKinney-Vento, English learners, and Title I); early childhood education; multi-tiered system of support (MTSS); social emotional learning, equity, diversity, and cultural competency. Evan is also National Consultant, Trainer ,Presenter, Speaker; Frequent Podcast Contributor; Mental Health Advocate ;Mindfulness Practitioner ;and proponent of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural competency. Evan's 3Bs” Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks” (#BalanceBoundariesandBreaks) promotes self -advocacy in the areas of mental health, self-care, and wellbeing. “It's OK to be SELFISH about your mental health/wellness in order to be the best version of yourself so that you can be SELFLESS for others you help and serve.” Twitter: @evanwhitehead00 Hear Us Out, Social Justice Conversations on Belouga: https://belouga.org/series/3e71f3be-ca89-40f1-b4ac-3ef1f927e016
This webinar provides an overview of the McKinney-Vento rights and ongoing struggles of homeless youth. Kim Ellis, an aha! consultant and career educator, talks about her work with the homeless in Waco, TX.
They are everyday heroes in Jordan School District, ready to help students find success in school despite having no real place to call home. On this episode of the Supercast, we meet several McKinney-Vento Liaisons and find out how they manage to make life just a little bit better for students experiencing a wide range ...continue reading "Episode #41: Labor of Love for McKinney-Vento Liaisons Working with Students in Need"
Evan Whitehead has been an educator for more than 20 years spanning three decades. Over the course of his career, he has held the following positions: special education paraprofessional, special education high school teacher, Latino parent outreach coordinator, dean of student discipline, community outreach coordinator, director of special services, director of bilingual education and English learners, Title I director, and assistant superintendent of special services. Currently Evan is the director of special services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. In his current role, Evan oversees all federal programs (special education, McKinney-Vento, English learners, and Title I); early childhood education; multi-tiered system of support (MTSS); social emotional learning, equity, diversity, and cultural competency.Evan is also National Consultant, Trainer ,Presenter, Speaker; Frequent Podcast Contributor; Mental Health Advocate;Mindfulness Practitioner ;and proponent of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural competency. Evan's 3Bs” Balance, Boundaries, and Breaks” (#BalanceBoundariesandBreaks) promotes self -advocacy in the areas of mental health, self-care, and wellness. “It's OK to be SELFISH about your mental health/wellness in order to be the best version of yourself so that you can be SELFLESS for others you help and serve.”
Teaching Online: A Step-By-Step Course to Launch an Equitable Online Course About Evan Whitehead Evan Whitehead has been in the field of education for more than 20 years spanning three decades and is currently the director of special services for a PK–8 school district in Illinois. In his current role, Evan oversees all federal programs (special education, McKinney-Vento, English learners, and Title I); early childhood education; multi-tiered system of support (MTSS); social emotional learning, family and community engagement; health services; continuous improvement; and equity, diversity, and cultural competency. Show Highlights Free and Reduced Lunch programs while schools are closed Opportunities for mobile hotspots for limited income families Technology hardware options for families in need Transitioning to online learning An opportunity for change Connect with Evan Evanwhitehead11@gmail.com Twitter: @EvanWhitehead00 Connect with me on Twitter @sheldoneakins Teaching Online: A Step-By-Step Course to Launch an Equitable Online Course
Evan Whitehead has been in the field of education for over 20 years spanning over three decades, and is currently the Director of Special Services, for Lindop School District 92, in Broadview, IL. In his current role Evan oversees all Federal Programs (Special Education, McKinney-Vento, English Learners, and Title I), Early Childhood Education, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Social Emotional Learning, Family and Community Engagement, Health Services, Continuous Improvement, Equity, Diversity, and Cultural Competency. Evan started his career in education as a crisis and behavior interventionist at therapeutic day school in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL. Over his career he has held the following positions: Special Education Paraprofessional, Special Education High School Teacher, Latino Parent Outreach Coordinator, Dean of Student Discipline, Community Outreach Coordinator, Director of Special Services, Director of Bilingual Education and English Learners, Title I Director, and Assistant Superintendent of Special Services. Evan also worked as a District Liaison with the Illinois State Board of Education’s Statewide System of Support. As a District Liaison, Evan was charged with leading District Assistance Teams in implementing supports to districts in order to build district capacity to schools and help reduce the largest within-school gaps in achievement or largest within-school gaps in graduation rates at the high school level. Evan is also a National Consultant, Trainer and Presenter with Dr. Ruby K. Payne’s aha! Process, Inc. www.ahaprocess.com . In his work with aha! Process, Evan provides local and national trainings, presentations, and speaking engagements on Dr. Ruby K. Payne’s most recent book and workshop “Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom”. https://www.ahaprocess.com/workshop/emotional-poverty-on- site-workshop. Recently, in November 2019, Evan presented at two statewide Educator Conferences. On November 19, 2019, Evan co-presented “Emotional Poverty in All Demographics” during the general session at the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA), Fall Instructional Conference in Orange Beach, Alabama. On November 23, 2019, at the IASB-IASA- IASBO Joint Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Evan presented “Need and Numbers: Board Policies for Equity and Accountability —strategically and intentionally creating board policies based on data, including policies covering professional learning, cultural relevancy, SEL, ISTE standards, to establish accountability goals, using district norms, to leverage achievement.” Evan is also the Executive Director of Educational Services with Strategic Project Management, Inc. www.strategicpm.us in which he oversees training, professional development, continuous improvement services for school districts, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, social-service agencies. In September 2019, Evan was appointed to a four year term, on the Illinois State Board of Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Consolidated Committee of Practitioners (CCOP), by Illinois State Board of Education, State Superintendent Dr. Carmen I. Ayala. The mission of ESEA Consolidated Committee of Practitioners is to study and advise the Illinois State Board of Education on the implementation of programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to ensure that high quality services are available for all students especially those most in need. Evan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education with a concentration of Bilingual Bi-cultural Special Education and English as a Second Language, Minor in Spanish Language and Literature and Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration. Evan also studied Afro-Latino Studies and Spanish Language at Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Evan's areas of expertise include Special Education, Social Emotional Learning, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), District/School Continuous Improvement, Family and Community Engagement, Federal Programs, Equity, Diversity, Cultural Competency and Mental Health. Evan is a husband, father, mental health advocate, and has coached youth sports for over 15 years. Contact Evan Online:Website | ahaprocess.comWebsite | strategiclearningsolutions.comWebsite | strategicpm.usEmail | evanwhitehead11@gmail.comConnect with Evan on Social Media:Twitter | @EvanWhitehead00
Conversation with Homeless Liaison Angela Reeter to explore the McKinney-Vento law, and how schools can identify and provide support for homeless students.
Conversation with Homeless Liaison Angela Reeter to explore the McKinney-Vento law, and how schools can identify and provide support for homeless students.
Tonya Wilson Reid is Social Lead School Social Worker and the McKinney Vento District Liaison for Iredell-Statesville Schools. She will be the guest this week on Bryan About Town Weekend sponsored by blueharbor bank. She will talk about the McKinney Vento program that serves homeless children attending the school system.
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