


Students who experience homelessness are eligible to receive support through the McKinney-Vento Act and Title I, Part A of the ESEA. But many questions remain about who the students are, what their needs are, and how to best meet them. This session will address some of those basic questions while also looking at practical solutions implemented by districts who have had success with improving student outcomes on chronic absenteeism and adjusted cohort graduation rates.

Over 20 years of experience in state and national leadership roles related to homeless education. Acts as the National Center for Homeless Education Data Lead. Conducts data quality reviews for U.S. ED. Published more than 20 resources related to data collection and use to improve student outcomes, collaboration, and general homeless topics.