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McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2001-Title X, Part C of the No Child Left Behind Act-Sec 725)
The term homeless children and youth-
A). Means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; and
B). Includes-
Children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; are abandoned in hospitals; or a awaiting foster care placement;
Children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
Children and youths who are living in a cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus/train stations, or similar settings, and
Migratory children who qualify as homeless for the purposes of this subtitle because the children are living in circumstances described in clauses (1) through (3).
Mina Griffith
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
Email
(815) 577-4023
Ileana Gonzalez
Coordinator for Student Services
Email
(815) 577-4023
Building | Name |
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Bonnie McBeth/Ina Brixey | |
Central Elementary | |
Crystal Lawns Elementary | |
Charles Reed Elementary | |
Creekside Elementary | |
Eichelberger Elementary | |
Eagle Pointe Elementary | |
Freedom Elementary | |
Grand Prairie Elementary | |
Liberty Elementary | |
Lakewood Falls Elementary | |
Lincoln Elementary | |
Meadow View Elementary | |
Ridge Elementary | |
River View Elementary | |
Thomas Jefferson Elementary | |
Wesmere Elementary | |
Walker's Grove Elementary | |
Wallin Oaks Elementary | |
Aux Sable Middle School (Names A-L) | |
Aux Sable Middle School (Names M-Z) | |
Drauden Point Middle School | |
Heritage Grove Middle School | |
Ira Jones Middle School | |
Indian Trail Middle School | |
John F. Kennedy Middle School | |
Timber Ridge Middle School | |
Plainfield Academy | |
Plainfield Academy (Turnabout) | |
Plainfield East High School | |
Plainfield Central High School | |
Plainfield North High School | |
Plainfield South High School |
What You Need to Know to Help Your Child in School: A guide for Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
Will County Regional Office of Education
The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)
Contact:
Diana Bowman
Director
Email
(800) 755-3277
U.S. Department of Education, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program
Contact:
Gary Rutkin
Coordinator
Email
(202) 260-4412
The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
Contact:
Patricia Popp
President
(757) 221-7776