Categorical Programs Messages

McKinney-Vento Archived Training for Liaisons Video

Webteam — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:11:29 GMT

LEA Liaison Resource

Carol Mehochko — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 16:33:17 GMT

These resources are intended for use by designated McKinney-Vento LEA Liaisons only. If you are a Liaison and do not have the URL for the Liaison Resources page, please contact Cathie Morris at (661) 636-4593 or camorris@kern.org

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act - Liason Resources

Carol Mehochko — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:24 GMT

The resources on this page are for use by designated LEA McKinney-Vento Liaisons only.

Shared documents are posted in their original format and will require editing to be appropriately used in your school district.

If you have items to share OR if you are looking for a particular item not found here, contact Cathie Barraza as cabarraza@kern.org.

McKinney-Vento Requirements and Strategies

Homeless Education Overview – Power Point

General Information

Identification

Enrollment / Residency

Case Management

Intake/Case Management Form - Butte County

Parent/ Community Information Materials

Posters and Brochures

Carol Mehochko — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:48:41 GMT

POSTERS

The official CDE poster titled “You Can Enroll In School” states parent rights and responsibilities under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) – McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act. This poster is available to school districts for free in the following formats:
To view and print -
•   8” x 11” PDF document -- English only (click here)
To obtain full color poster version -
•   11” x 17” full color poster – English (contact jajones@kern.org )
•   11” x 17” full color poster – Spanish   (contact jajones@kern.org )

BROCHURES

An electronic brochure template (English and Spanish) has been created for use by individual Kern County school districts. The tri-fold brochure carries basic information as required by NCLB and complements the CDE poster. Two blank panels allow districts to customize the document with information on local programs, services and contacts.
•   To obtain the electronic templates, available in Adobe Acrobat, contact jajones@kern.org.

Definition of Homeless

Carol Mehochko — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:37:51 GMT

According to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and California state law, the term “homeless children and youth” means “individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.”

This may include one or more of the following situations:
•   Sharing housing due to economic hardship or loss
•   Living in motels, hotels, weekly-rate housing
•   Living in public or private places not designed for sleeping (e.g. cars, campgrounds, parks, abandoned buildings, or on the street)
•   Living in substandard housing (i.e. without utilities, overcrowded, in disrepair) or trailer parks
•   Living in a shelter (family, domestic violence, or youth shelter) or other transitional housing program
•   Awaiting foster care or living with an adult who is not a parent or guardian
•   Enrolling as an unaccompanied youth, without a legal guardian
•   Migratory children and youth who meet the definition criteria

Incarcerated students are not considered homeless, even if their family is homeless.
They are part of the juvenile justice system and are subject to the requirements and regulations thereof.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act District Liasions (7/11)

Carol Mehochko — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:29:22 GMT

DISTRICT	LEA LIAISON	CONTACT INFORMATION
Arvin Union School District 737 Bear Mt. Blvd. Arvin, 93203	Karen Davis Family Resource Coordinator	Phone: (661) 854-6526 kdavis@arvin-do.com
Bakersfield City School District 1300 Baker St. BAK 93305	Suzanne Guest McKinney-Vento Coordinator	Phone: (661) 631-4910 guestsu@bcsd.com
Beardsley School District 1001 Roberts Ln. BAK 93308	Liz Mendoza Healthy Start Supervisor	Phone: (661) 392-8758 elmendoza@beardsley.k12.ca.us
Beldridge Elementary School District 19447 Wagon Wheel Rd. McKittrick 93251	Tammy Reynolds Principal/Superintendent	Phone: (661) 762-7381 tareyno@zeus.kern.org
Blake Elementary School District P.O. Box 40. Woody, 93287	Erin Rogers Teacher	Phone: (661) 536-8559 roerin@zeus.kern.org
Buttonwillow Union School District 42600 Hwy. 58. Buttonwillow 93206	Lucette Garcia Coordinator, Buttonwillow Comm. Collaborative	Phone: (661) 764-9405 rigarci@zeus.kern.org
Caliente Union School District 12400 Caliente Creek Rd. Caliente 93518	Kathleen Hansen Principal/Superintendent	Phone: (661) 867-2301 khansen@zeus.kern.org
Delano Joint Union High School District	Saul Gonzalez Assist. Superintendent	Phone: (661) 725-4000 X 4125 sgonzalez@djuhsd.org
Delano Union Elementary School District	Jason Kashwer Dir. of Student Support Services	Phone: (661) 721-5000 x 155 JKashwer@duesd.org
DiGiorgio School District	Paul Boatman Superintendent	Phone: (661) 854-2604 pboatman@digiorgio.k12.ca.us
Edison School District	Erica Andrews Director of Special Programs	Phone: (661) 366-3982 eandrews@edisonschooldistrict.org
El Tejon Unified School District	Katie Kleier Coordinator	Phone: (661) 248-6247 kkleier@el-tejon.org
Elk Hills School District	Jeff Tensley Superintendent	Phone: (661) 765-7431 jetensley@elkhills.org
Fairfax School District	Rita Gomez Program Coordinator	Phone: (661) 978-9262 rgomez@fairfax.k12.ca.us
Fruitvale School District	Carrie Jager Director, Support Services	Phone: (661) 589-3830 X226 Cajager@fruitvale.k12.ca.us
General Shafter School District	Debby Rodrigues Principal/Superintendent	Phone: (661) 831-3605 derodri@zeus.kern.org
Greenfield Union School District	Frances McCloskey Director of Spec. Ed.	Phone: (661) 837-6130 mccloskeyf@gfusd.k12.ca.us
KCSOS / Alternative Education	Laurie Ferullo Director, Alternative Education	Phone: (661) 636-4386 laferullo@kern.org
Kern High School District	Gail Johnson Project Specialist	Phone: (661) 827-3270 gail_johnson@khsd.k12.ca.us
Kernville Union School District	Nancy C. Puckett Prog. Coordinator Children & Family Serv.	Phone: (760) 379-2556 napucke@zeus.kern.org
Lakeside Union School District	Debra Wilson Support Services	Phone: (661) 834-4189 dwilson@zeus.kern.org
Lamont School District	Jennifer Wood Director, Family Resource Center	Phone: (661) 845-2724 jwood@lesd.us
Linns Valle-Poso Flat Union School District	Kay Yarger Principal	Phone: (661) 536-8811 kayarge@zeus.kern.org
Lost Hill Union School District	Fidelina Sasa Projects Director	Phone: (661) 797-2626 runnerfide5@hotmail.com
Maple School District	Shayleen Harte Superintendent	Phone: (661) 746-4439 shharte@zeus.kern.org
Maricopa Unified School District	Scott Meier Superintendent/Principal	Phone: (661) 769-8231 smeier@maricopaschools.org
McFarland Unified School District	Margie Perez Director, Family Resource Center	Phone: (661) 792-1883 mperez@mcfarland.k12.ca.us
McKittrick School District	Barry Koerner Principal/Superintendent	Phone: (661) 762-7303 bakoern@zeus.kern.org
Midway School District	Greg Coker Principal	Phone: (661) 768-4344 snoopybeagleboy@yahoo.com
Mojave Unified School District	Stephanie Newby Director and C & I	Phone: (661) 824-4001 stepahnienewby@mojave.k12.ca.us
Muroc Joint Unified School District	Jackie Payne Director, C & A	Phone: (760) 769-4821 x234 jpayne@muroc.k12.ca.us
Norris School District	Jim Wallick Dir. Special Ed. Services	Phone: (661) 387-7000 jiwalli@norris.k12.ca.us
Panama-Buena Vista School District	Randy Miller Administrator, Opportunity Program	Phone: (661) 397-2200 x 6440 jmiller@pbvusd.net<o:p></o:p>
Pond Union School District	Frank Ohnesorgen Superintendent	Phone: (661) 792-2545 frohnes@zues.kern.org
Richland School District	Heidi Witcher Assistant Superintendent	Phone: (661) 746-8600 Heidi@richland.k12.ca.us
Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District	Ernie Unruh Superintendent	Phone: (661) 589-2696 erunruh@zeus.kern.org
Rosedale Union School District	Tom Ewing Director, Pupil Services	Phone: (661) 588-6000 tweing@ruesd.net
Semitropic School District	Dr. Bryan Caples Superintendent	Phone: (661) 758-6412 brcaple@zeus.kern.org
Sierra Sands Unified School District	Michele Acosta Pupil Services Coordinator	Phone: (760) 499-1700 macosta@ssusd.org
South Fork Union School District	Sherry Nichols Superintendent	Phone: (760) 378-2211 shnicho@zeus.kern.org
Southern Kern Unified School District	Leanne Hargus Assistant Supt. Ed. Serv.	Phone: (661) 256-5000 x1118 lhargus@skusd.k12.ca.us
Standard School District	Denita Maughan Director, Student Support	Phone: (661) 392-2110 dmaughan@standard.k12.ca.us
Taft City School District	Ron Bryant Superintendent	Phone: (661) 763-1521 rbryant@taft.k12.ca.us
Taft Union High School District	Chelle Koerner Director Special Services	Phone: (661) 763-2331 ckoerner@taft.k12.ca.us
Tehachapi Unified School District	Dennie Wagnon Teacher, Special Assignment	Phone: (661) 822-2110 x 117 dwagnon@teh.k12.ca.us
Vineland School District	Melissa Ortiz Superintendent	Phone: (661) 845-3713 mortiz@vineland.k12.ca.us
Wasco Union School District	Kelly Richers Director of Categorical Programs	Phone: (661) 758-7178 kerichers@wuesd.org
Wasco Union High School District	Lori Albrecht Director of Categorical Programs	Phone: (661) 758-7421 lalbrecht@wasco.k12.ca.us

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act - Parent and Student Rights and Responsibilities

Carol Mehochko — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:46:50 GMT

Educational Rights

Qualified pre-school and school-aged children have the following rights under the federal McKinney –Vento Act and under California state law. They may:
•   Enroll immediately in school without having a permanent address, immunization records, or other school documents.
•   Continue to attend the school in which they were last enrolled or attend the school nearest their current residence.
•   Participate fully in all special programs and school activities for which they are eligible.
•   Receive transportation to and from school.
•   Qualify automatically for free and reduced-price lunches and other district food programs.
•   Contact the district liaison to resolve any disputes that arise during the enrollment process.

Parent Responsibilities

Before you move

•   Tell the teacher and principal that you are moving and give them the new address.
•   Ask for a copy of school records, including immunizations.
•   Contact the district Liaison for Homeless Education for help in enrolling your child in a new school or arranging for your child to continue in his/her current school.
•   Contact the school and provide any information you think will assist the teachers in helping your child adjust to new circumstances.

If You Move Often

•   Enroll children in school as soon as possible.
•   Keep a copy of birth certificates and school records.
•   Safeguard all health and immunization records.
•   Have a reliable person keep a second copy of these records.

Ask About Available School Services

•   Breakfast and lunch programs
•   Transportation
•   Special educational programs
•   Clothing and school supplies

Online Resources for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act

Carol Mehochko — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:43:45 GMT

Implementation Guidance Documents

The 100 Most Frequently Asked Questions on the Educational Rights of Children and Youth in Homeless Situations
This comprehensive implementation resource, annotated with citations from the McKinney-Vento Act, is a joint project of NAECHY and NLCHP. It is available for download at www.naehcy.org. Click on “Educational Resources” for pull-down menu and click on “FAQs.”

NCLB Non-Regulatory Guidance – Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program
This user-friendly guidance in Q & A format is published by the U.S. Department of Education. Download at www.nclb.gov. Search with key words “McKinney-Vento.” Then click on “Legislation, Regulations and Guidance – Education for Homeless Children and Youths…” from the list. Be sure to select the one dated July 21, 2004.

Organizations / Agencies

California Department of Education (CDE)
The CDE page provides regulatory information with links to both state and federal sources. Go to www.cde.ca.gov and search with “McKinney-Vento.”

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
NAECHY is a national grassroots membership association that connects educators, parents, advocates, researchers and service providers, to ensure success for children and youth in homeless situations. www.naehcy.org

National Center for Homeless Education at SERVE (NCHE)
NCHE is an educational organization that promotes continuous improvement of educational opportunities for all learners. www.serve.org/nche

National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP)
NLCHP is a legal resource center provides legal assistance. www.nlchp.org

United States Department of Education
Complete text of NCLB legislation related to homeless education may be found and downloaded at www.ed.gov . Search with “homeless education.”

Rev. 7-2-06

Funding and Legislative News

Carol Mehochko — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:32:17 GMT

Funding Opportunities

McKinney-Vento Grants: Education for Homeless Children and Youth
From CDE: The purpose of the program is to (1) facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth; and (2) ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate, public education as provided to all other students. Services provided can not replace the regular academic program and must be designed to expand upon or improve services that are part of the school's regular academic program.
View at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=675

Kern County Liaison Network meeting to review the RFA is scheduled:
Thursday, December 1, 2005 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
KCSOS City Centre (1300 17th Street), Room 1B

Legislative News

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act - District and School Responsibilities

Carol Mehochko — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:29:29 GMT

It is the intent of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act to ensure educational stability, continuity, and equity for families in transition. Under McKinney-Vento, the local school district provides the following support to eligible students.

District Liaison

All local educational agencies (LEAs) must have a district liaison to facilitate the implementation of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. (Click here for list of Kern County Liaisons.)

The Liaison ensures that:
•   Homeless children and youth are identified
•   Homeless students enroll in, and have full & equal opportunity to succeed in, the schools of the LEA
•   Homeless students have equal access to all school programs (e.g. GATE, Special Education, ELL programs, etc.)
•   Homeless students qualify automatically for Title I, School Meals, and After School Programs
•   Homeless families, children, and youth receive educational services
•   Parents or guardians are informed of educational opportunities available to their children
•   Public notice of the educational rights is disseminated (Posters and Brochures are available)
•   Enrollment disputes are mediated
•   Unaccompanied youth are immediately enrolled in school and are assisted in placement/enrollment decisions
•   Children and youth who do not have immunizations are assisted
•   Collaboration with appropriate state, community and school personnel occurs

Immediate Enrollment

•   Homeless children must be immediately enrolled.
•   “Enroll” and “enrollment” are defined to include attending classes and participating fully in school activities.
•   No prior records are needed, but should be obtained by the enrolling school as quickly as possible.
•   This includes birth certificates, social security numbers, immunization records, transcripts, and other records.
•   Unaccompanied youth have the right to enroll without a legal guardian.

Dispute Resolution

Whenever there is a disagreement the school must
•   Immediately enroll the student in school according to parent’s wishes
•   Keep the student until the dispute is settled
•   Provide transportation to the school of origin
•   Explain the decision in writing to parents
•   Contact the LEA Liaison to assist in settling the dispute with parents, guardian, or youth.
•   If the dispute is not resolved at the district level, the county liaison may be asked to facilitate communication.
•   If case is still not resolved, it will be referred to the state coordinator.

School Selection

•   Students have the right to stay in their “school of Origin” to the extent feasible* for the duration of homelessness, if it is in the best interest of the student and, if the parent requests.
•   “School of Origin” is the school the child attended when permanently housed OR when last enrolled.
•   Students can stay in their school of origin the entire time they are homeless and until the end of any academic year in which they move into permanent housing.
•   If a student is sent to a school other than that requested by a parent or guardian, the district must provide a written explanation to the parent or guardian of its decision and of their right to appeal

*Feasibility Criteria may include things like continuity of instruction, age of the child, safety of the student, length of stay in shelter, likely area in which family or youth will find permanent housing, student’s need for special instructional programs, impact of commute on education, school placement of siblings, schools attended by other children at the same shelter, and time remaining in the school year.

Transportation

•   Transportation must be arranged or provided, to and from the school of origin.
•   LEAs must provide or arrange transportation to and from the school of origin at the LEA homeless liaison’s request for unaccompanied youth.
•   If an LEA does not provide transportation to any of its students and it is determined that this placement is in the homeless student’s best interest, then the LEA is required to provide or arrange transportation for that student.
•   LEAs cannot use Title I or Title V funds to transport homeless students.
•   Once the student is permanently housed, the LEA may use Title I or Title V funds to continue transporting that student for the duration of the school year.

NOTE: School districts that provide transportation to and from the school of origin have documented an increase in attendance and achievement that resulted in an increase in funding to the districts.

Title I Requirements

Title I, Part A Reservation

The LEA will reserve Title I, Part A funds to provide comparable services to homeless children and youth to ensure that each homeless child and youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including preschool education, as provided to other children and youth. This reservation requirement is not formula driven. The amount reserved is to be determined by the LEA, as appropriate. The California Department of Education recommends reserving one percent off the top. [PL 107-110, Section 1113(c)(3)(A)]

Title I Requirements

•   Homeless children are by definition automatically eligible for Title I services.
•   Title I requires a set aside reservation to be placed in the Consolidated Application for categorical funding.
•   Identification data on homeless students is reported in the Consolidated Application.
•   Title I requires a description of the Title I services to be placed in the Consolidated Application and LEA Plan.
•   There are no anticipated changes to guidance except to reinforce the USDE position that homeless students must receive equal access to the same high academic standards in a mainstream setting.

Definition of Homeless

Carol Mehochko — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:11:37 GMT

Central Valley Immunization Information System (CVIIS)

Carol Mehochko — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:02:35 GMT

What is CVIIS?
An Immunization Registry is a confidential computerized database that stores and tracks childhood immunization records and recommends dates when vaccinations are due.

The Central Valley Immunization Information System (CVIIS) is a regional effort of public health departments in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mono, and Tulare Counties with the shared goal of increasing the rate of fully immunized children and reducing the number of unnecessary immunizations.

McKinney-Vento Connection
The McKinney-Vento Act gives homeless students the right to immediate enrollment, regardless of immunization status or records, and it requires LEA Liaisons to assist children in getting immunizations as needed. The California Health and Safety Code (Section 120440) permits designated school personnel read only access to immunization registry information.

Benefits of school participation in CVIIS include the following:
•   LEA personnel will have read-only access to immunization records from a growing list of providers.
•   LEAs will be provided with software training and a list of participating immunization providers.
•   LEAs that give immunizations on school sites may register as providers so that their information may be accessed by another school district when a student transfers.
•   There is no participation cost to the LEA.

School Participation
In order to become a CVIIS user, an LEA must sign an MOU regarding confidentiality and designated personnel must participate in a three-hour training on the software system (no cost to districts).

If you have additional questions, call Lydia Peterson, Public Health Project Specialist, Kern County Department of Public Health, at (661) 868-0334.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act - Calendar of Events

Carol Mehochko — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 21:57:21 GMT

Meeting of Kern County Network of McKinney-Vento Liaison

March 10, 2010: 2:00 P.M.

University Square, Room 2

AGENDA:

Review and updates of McKinney-Vento regulations and requirements and networking of Kern County McKinny-Vento liaisons.

Contact Cathie Morris at 636-4593 OR at camorris@kern.org

Annual NAEHCY Conference - National association for the education of Homeless Children and Youth

To Be Announced

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act

Carol Mehochko — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 21:49:52 GMT

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act ensures that each homeless child and youth has equal access to (1) the same free, appropriate public education as other children and youth, and (2) the services that they need to enable them to meet the same challenging student academic achievement standards to which all students are held. (No Child Left Behind)

For further information, please contact Cathie Morris at camorris@kern.org or (661) 636- 4593

Please use the following links for more information on this initiative:

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Carol Mehochko — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 21:35:45 GMT

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Academic Program Survey

Heather Dabel — Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:36:47 GMT

The following link is to the California Department of Education's State Program Assessment Tools website.

Academic Program Survey (APS)

District Assistance Survey (DAS)

English Learner Subgroup Self Assessment (ELSSA)

For further information, please contact Cathie Morris at (661) 636-4593.

CAASFEP

Heather Dabel — Wed, 13 Aug 2003 20:58:27 GMT

California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs

CAASFEP is a professional organization for directors of state and federal education programs. CAASFEP members are responsible for implementing categorical programs funded by states or federal departments in school districts and county offices of education. CAASFEP is an affiliate of NAFEPA - the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators.

California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs

National Association of Federal Educational Program Administrators

Single School Plan

Bryan Bell — Wed, 27 Mar 2002 23:52:29 GMT

Each school that operates programs funded through the Consolidated Application must develop a Single School Plan for Pupil Achievement as required by Education Code 64001. The California Department of Education has provided a single, comprehensive school plan template that meets the content requirements of EC 64001. Schools operating School-Based Coordinated Programs or School-Wide Programs may use this template with some additions/adaptations to meet the specific requirements of those programs. The template may also be used as the foundation for II/USP and High Priority Action Plans and CSRD plans with supplemental information as required by those specific programs.

Single School Plan Template/Sample

Single School Plan Guidance and Site Council Handbook

Single School District Plan Template/Sample

Single School District Plan Guidance

Alternative Governance Plan Template

CDE's School and District Accountability Division

Please contact Cathie Morris at (661) 636-4593 or Sherrill Young, Co-op Consultant at (661) 636-4334 with any questions.

No Child Left Behind

Maria Caraballo — Wed, 27 Mar 2002 21:16:21 GMT

On January 8, 2002 President Bush signed into law the No Child left Behind Act-the most sweeping reform of federal education policy in a generation. The legislation, which closely follows the President's agenda to improve America's public schools, passed Congress with overwhelming bipartisan majorities.

Accountability for Results: Creates strong standards in each state for what every child should know and learn in reading and math in grades 3-8. Student progress and achievement will be measured.

Unprecedented State & Local Flexibility & Reduced Red Tape: Provides new flexibility for all 50 states and every local school district in America in the use of federal education funds.

Focusing Resources on Proven Educational Methods: Focuses educational dollars on proven, research-based approaches that will most help children to learn.

Expanded Choices for Parents: Enhance options for parents with children in chronically failing schools - and makes these options available immediately in the 2002-03 school year for students in thousands of schools already identified as failing under current law.

California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs

NCLB/HOUSSE Documents

(Please note that Microsoft Word is needed to open the documents that are listed above.)

For further information contact Cathie Morris at (661) 636-4593.

C-Net News

Maria Caraballo — Tue, 26 Mar 2002 19:24:23 GMT

Please contact Cathie Poochigian, Kern County Superintendent of Schools Categorical Coordinator at (661) 636-4277 with any questions.

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School Site Council

Bryan Bell — Wed, 11 Oct 2000 23:57:16 GMT

School Site Council (SSC) Training Update

School Site Councils are required to receive training and Site Council members who have received formal training will be more effective in their role. The next training provided by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office is scheduled for the fall of 2009.

School Site Council (SSC) PowerPoint

Principal SSC Checklist

SSC FAQs

For further information contact Sherri Young at 636-4334 or Cathie Morris at 636-4593.

Bryan Bell — Wed, 11 Oct 2000 23:49:52 GMT

California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs

CAASFEP is dedicated to ensuring that categorical program funds are used to help all students succeed in the classroom. CAASFEP also works to ensure that rules and regulations established for federal and state categorical programs meet legal requirements while also providing sufficient flexibility to meet each students' unique needs.

California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

Bryan Bell — Wed, 11 Oct 2000 23:46:30 GMT

Kern GATE Consortium

Six Kern County school districts participate in the Kern County GATE Consortium. Janis Jones, Coordinator, 636-4635.

Blake School District
Caliente Union School District
Di Giorgio School District
Elk Hills School District
Linns Valley-Poso Flat Union School District
Maricopa Unified School District

Online Resources for Parents and Teachers

The California Association for the Gifted (CAG)

The National Association for the Gifted (NAGC)

Upcoming Events

Bryan Bell — Wed, 11 Oct 2000 23:37:50 GMT

For further information, please contact Kern County Superintendent of Schools Categorical Coordinator, Kathy Caric at (661) 636-4642 or Sherrill Young, Co-op Consultant at (661) 636-4334.

County Co-op

Bryan Bell — Wed, 11 Oct 2000 23:35:03 GMT

The County Co-op was formed to coordinate some instructional services for small districts. The school districts involved in the Co-op are:

Belridge School District
Blake School District
ButtonwillowUnion School District
Caliente Union School District
Di Giorgio School District
Elk Hills School District
Linns Valley-Poso Flat School District
Maricopa Unified School District
Maple School District
McKittrick School District
Pond Union School District
Semitropic School District

Each of these small districts participates in the Co-op by choice. Services provided by KCSOS include completion/submission of the district's Consolidated Application, and support and guidance with regard to the updating of the district's LEA Plan, categorical compliance, budget issues, as well as other matters pertinent to small schools. Participating districts pay an annual membership fee.

For further information, please contact Sherrill Young, Co-Op Consultant at (661) 636-4334 or Cathie Morris, Coordinator at 636-4593.

Feedback

Bryan Bell — Wed, 11 Oct 2000 21:50:44 GMT

On this page, it's a good idea to tell people what your email address is.

That way your visitors can send you questions about your site.

FAQ

Bryan Bell — Wed, 11 Oct 2000 21:50:44 GMT

Kathy Caric, Director
Email kacaric@kern.org
(661) 636-4642

About Categorical Programs

Bryan Bell — Tue, 10 Oct 2000 21:50:42 GMT

Categorical programs are a major component of district and site services. Federal and state categorical programs were created by the legislators to serve the special needs of students that are not covered by the general fund regular education programs. Each categorical program comes with its own program intent, rules, regulations, and exemplary practices.

Acronyms and Initialisms

For further information, please contact Cathie Morris, at (661) 636-4593.

Categorical Programs Messages

McKinney-Vento Archived Training for Liaisons Video

LEA Liaison Resource

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act - Liason Resources

Posters and Brochures

Definition of Homeless

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act District Liasions (7/11)

Phone: (661) 837-6130mccloskeyf@gfusd.k12.ca.us

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act - Parent and Student Rights and Responsibilities

Online Resources for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act

Funding and Legislative News

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act - District and School Responsibilities

Definition of Homeless

Central Valley Immunization Information System (CVIIS)

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act - Calendar of Events

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act

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Academic Program Survey

CAASFEP

Single School Plan

No Child Left Behind

NCLB/HOUSSE Documents

(Please note that Microsoft Word is needed to open the documents that are listed above.)

C-Net News

Please contact Cathie Poochigian, Kern County Superintendent of Schools Categorical Coordinator at (661) 636-4277 with any questions.

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School Site Council

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

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Phone: (661) 837-6130
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