The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Quarterly Resource Roundup
July 2025
As summer begins, we're pleased to share NCHE's Q3 2025 Quarterly Resource Roundup—a curated collection of resources and updates in the field of homeless education.
The NCHE team has been busy this spring developing new publications, preparing for upcoming webinars, revising outdated publications, and adding new resources to our website.
The tip sheet provides educational administrators in State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) with guiding questions to determine how to utilize Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program subgrant funds.
This brief examines how both Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act provide supports for children and youth experiencing homelessness and offers strategies for cross-program collaboration.
This brief provides basic information on the issue of child, youth, and family homelessness, the impacts of homelessness on education, and the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
This brief describes the educational barriers faced by unaccompanied homeless youth (UY). It explains the key provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act related to the education of UY and suggests strategies for supporting these students’ educational success.
The NCHE website houses a state coordinator directory that includes contact information for each state, the Bureau of Indian Education, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico.
NCHE has revised eight data collection briefs detailing updated guidance on the annual data collection process required for recipients of EHCY grants per the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act. The briefs provide detailed, updated guidance and help SEAs and territorial education agencies navigate the data collection process.
This downloadable poster informs parents/guardians/caregivers about living situations that may qualify a student for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and explains the educational rights of children experiencing homelessness. This resource can be printed and posted in schools and other public spaces.
This downloadable poster informs school-age youth about living situations that may qualify a youth for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and explains the educational rights that youth are entitled to. This resource can be printed and posted in locations that youth frequent.
Upcoming Webinar - Please register!
Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (UY)
Join this webinar to learn about the statutory requirements and implementation strategies for supporting the education of UY under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Date: July 24, 2-3:30 PM ET
Registration: All participants will be required to register using the registration link. A unique Zoom link will be sent to each registrant to access the webinar.
This letter to chief state school officers describes how section 1003A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides each SEA with the option to reserve a portion of its Title I, Part A allocation for direct student services that allow parents to exercise meaningful choice in their child’s education.
The NIWL, funded in part by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Justice, advances education and employment opportunities through registered apprenticeship programs, offering alternative pathways for youth transitioning to independence. Upon completion, participants earn a nationally recognized certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor. For example, the Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship prepares individuals for direct service careers, and the Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Counselor Apprenticeship serves as a structured pathway for those interested in counseling. These programs can benefit young people from unstable housing situations by providing clear routes to professional development and economic stability.
