SERVE

Paving the Way to College for Students Experiencing Homelessness
2023-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important information about supports available to youth experiencing homelessness as they seek to attend college. Attendees can hope to gain a better understanding of:

Fee waiver options for college entrance exams and college application fees
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process for students experiencing homelessness with their family/parent/guardian, and students experiencing homelessness on their own (unaccompanied homeless youth)
Options for seeking financial assistance beyond federal financial aid
Options for undocumented youth wishing to attend college

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/nche-webinar-materials-paving-the-way-to-college-for-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility
2023-04-25 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youth. Presenters will cover:

Understanding the dynamics of family and youth homelessness
The McKinney-Vento definition of homeless
McKinney-Vento provisions on dispute resolution, including disputes related to eligibility

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/determining-eligibility-webinar/.

Presenters: NCHE Staff

Register here.

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Understanding Doubled Up
2023-05-23 14:00 - 14:45
Description: In this 45-minute NCHE webinar, presenters explore the issue of doubling-up. Doubled-up is the informal wording used to describe a concept included in the McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of homeless. It refers to shared living arrangements, some of which may be considered homeless, while others may not be, depending on various factors. In this session, attendees will explore some of these factors in greater detail. Attendees also will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods. Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/understanding-doubled-up/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here. Please adjust for your timezone.

Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Students Experiencing Homelessness
2023-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review key concepts related to the education of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:
– The definitions of “unaccompanied” and “homeless”
– K-12 educational rights and supports for unaccompanied homeless students
– Supports for unaccompanied homeless youth transitioning to higher education
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters, work through scenarios and participate in Q&A.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/supporting-the-education-of-unaccompanied-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Systems Navigators Promising Practices
2023-06-22 15:00 - 16:00
Description: Based on recent data from the U.S. Department of Education, public schools identified roughly 1.1 million students experiencing homelessness in the 2020–2021 school year. School districts face challenges to meet the diverse needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness independently and directly. Utilizing System Navigators provides the opportunity to expand the capacity for school districts to support students experiencing homelessness by navigating various systems that include housing, education, and workforce.
Join NCHE on June 22nd, 2023 @ 12 pm PT/1 pm MT/2 pm CT/3 pm ET for a 1-hour webinar on “Systems Navigators Promising Practices.” In the webinar we will expand the awareness of the work of system navigators, funding opportunities to implement system navigators at the state and local levels, and how educators can collaborate with system navigators to support students experiencing homelessness. We will be joined by panelists who will share how their communities are utilizing the unique role of system navigators to support youth and young adults.

Presenters: NCHE Staff & panelists from Westmoreland Community Action, Western Pennsylvania Continuum of Care, & John Burton Advocates for Youth

Register here.
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Dual Enrollment Conference
2024-02-29 11:00 - 16:00
Dual Enrollment Conference – February 28th – 29th (Virtual)
The Dual Enrollment Conference is free to attend and is completely virtual. Registration is now open. Early College Research Center at SERVE staff presentations include:
“Latest Findings on Participation in and Impact of Dual Enrollment: Results from the Evaluation of Career and College Promise” Dr. Julie Edmunds
February 29, 2024, 11am – 12pm ET
This session will provide updated findings from the Evaluation of Career and College Promise, North Carolina’s statewide dual enrollment program. Results will address who is participating in dual enrollment, the impacts of dual enrollment on key secondary and postsecondary outcomes, and strategies that can be used to expand access to dual enrollment.

“Access to and Success in Dual Enrollment Courses in North Carolina and Indiana” Dr. Nina Arshavsky
February 29, 2024, 11am – 12pm ET
Based on ongoing evaluations of dual credit programs in North Carolina and Indiana, the session will provide an overview of the variation in dual enrollment implementation practices and factors affecting students’ access to and success in college-level courses in these two states.

“Assessing the Impact of Dual Enrollment in the Context of COVID-19” Dr. Bryan Hutchins
February 29, 2024, 3-4pm ET
In this session members of the Career and College Promise (CCP) Evaluation Partnership present results suggesting that DE course taking mitigated the impact of COVID-19 on student outcomes, using statewide data. These results are further contextualized and complemented by insights from interviews with staff involved with CCP implementation, providing a more nuanced understanding of the program’s impact during the pandemic. Audience members will have opportunities to interact with the presenters, ask questions, and share insights during the presentation.

ARP-HCY Implementation Spotlight: Hispanic Students Experiencing Homelessness
2024-03-19 14:00 - 15:00
Description: The ARP-HCY program has an intentional focus on equity, requiring state and local education agencies (SEAs and LEAS) to address the unique needs of students experiencing homelessness from historically underserved populations. In this NCHE webinar, we will explore promising practices and resources for identifying and serving Hispanic students experiencing homelessness. We are joined by panelists who will share how their LEA is leveraging ARP-HCY funding to support the needs of Hispanic students experiencing homelessness.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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McKinney-Vento School Selection Rights
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important changes related to school selection for homeless children and youth under the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:

McKinney-Vento basics and context
The McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of school of origin
McKinney-Vento provisions related to determining the best interest of a student in terms of school selection (local school or school of origin)
The provision of school-of-origin transportation to currently homeless students and formerly homeless students who have become permanently housed
McKinney-Vento provisions related to dispute resolution, including disputes about school enrollment and selection

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-school-selection-rights/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Through Career and Technical Education
2024-05-15 01:00 - 14:00
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides a valuable pathway for supporting students and youth experiencing homelessness by offering accessible programming in both secondary and postsecondary settings. CTE focuses on equipping these individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to secure living wage employment in relatively shorter periods of time than associates or bachelors degree programs. Through practical, hands-on learning and a curriculum tailored to real-world job markets, CTE helps break barriers to employment and fosters long-term economic stability and independence for some of the most vulnerable youth. In this NCHE webinar that is tailored for school district staff who support students experiencing homelessness, participants will:

Learn what is CTE including the benefits and how to access CTE programs.
Gain an understanding of the Perkins V Act which authorizes the Career and Technical Education Act and the intersection with the McKinney-Vento Act.
Discover how to access CTE data and use data to increase outreach to students experiencing homelessness.
Hear outreach strategies for partnership access to CTE programming to increase success for students experiencing homelessness.

Presenters: NCHE staff and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE)
Register here.
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ECRC Staff Present at the Indiana Early College Summit
2024-06-05 08:00 - 16:00
Indiana Early College Summit – Closing the Gap
June 5, 2024
Julie Edmunds will present on “Merging High School and College: How Early Colleges are Changing the Way We Think About Our Education Systems.”
Nina Arshavsky will present on “Increasing the Number of Students Prepared for College: Lessons from Early Colleges in Multiple States.”
REGISTER at the Indiana Early College Summit at the Center of Excellence in Leadership Learning (CELL) website.

Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility
2024-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review the McKinney-Vento definition of homeless children and youth. Presenters will cover:

McKinney-Vento basics and context
Understanding the dynamics of family and youth homelessness
The McKinney-Vento definition of homeless
McKinney-Vento provisions on dispute resolution, including disputes related to eligibility

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through scenarios and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/determining-eligibility-webinar/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Belonging and Wellbeing in Education: NC Showcase
2024-07-22 09:00 - 15:30
Join us for a dynamic and engaging event aimed at empowering educators to enhance student academic outcomes through prioritizing educator wellbeing and skill development. Through engaging, interactive sessions presented by district and school leaders, learn how local educators use tools and resources to design and support the holistic wellbeing of their districts.
Sessions will delve into practical strategies to nurture the wellbeing of educators and students, while also addressing approaches for local adaptation. Participants will have the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with fellow educators and community partners from across the state, fostering a supportive network that sustains and enhances a statewide culture of wellbeing.
Visit the Belonging & Wellbeing in Education: NC Showcase web page for more information and to register.

Supporting the Education of Unaccompanied Students Experiencing Homelessness
2024-07-31 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters will review key concepts related to the education of unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act. Presenters will cover:

The definitions of “unaccompanied” and “homeless”
K-12 educational rights and supports for unaccompanied homeless students
Supports for unaccompanied homeless youth transitioning to higher education

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters, work through scenarios and participate in Q&A.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/supporting-the-education-of-unaccompanied-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here. Please adjust for your timezone.

Paving the Way to College for Students Experiencing Homelessness
2024-08-14 14:00 - 15:00
In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important information about supports available to youth experiencing homelessness as they seek to attend college. Attendees can hope to gain a better understanding of:

Fee waiver options for college entrance exams and college application fees
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process for students experiencing homelessness with their family/parent/guardian, and students experiencing homelessness on their own (unaccompanied homeless youth)
Options for seeking financial assistance beyond federal financial aid
Options for undocumented youth wishing to attend college

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through polls and Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/nche-webinar-materials-paving-the-way-to-college-for-students-experiencing-homelessness/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here. Please adjust for your timezone.

Understanding Doubled Up
2024-08-27 14:00 - 14:45
Description:In this 45-minute NCHE webinar, presenters explore the issue of doubling-up. Doubled-up is the informal wording used to describe a concept included in the McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of homeless. It refers to shared living arrangements, some of which may be considered homeless, while others may not be, depending on various factors. In this session, attendees will explore some of these factors in greater detail. Attendees also will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A/discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/understanding-doubled-up/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
Please adjust for your timezone.

McKinney-Vento School Selection Rights
2024-09-05 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive NCHE webinar, presenters will review important changes related to school selection for homeless children and youth under the McKinney-Vento Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Presenters will cover:

McKinney-Vento basics and context
The McKinney-Vento Act’s definition of school of origin
McKinney-Vento provisions related to determining the best interest of a student in terms of school selection (local school or school of origin)
The provision of school-of-origin transportation to currently homeless students and formerly homeless students who have become permanently housed
McKinney-Vento provisions related to dispute resolution, including disputes about school enrollment and selection

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-school-selection-rights/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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McKinney-Vento 101: Basic Requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act
2024-09-25 14:00 - 15:00
Description: In this interactive webinar, presenters from the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) will provide a high-level overview of the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Understanding the relationship between housing and school performance
McKinney-Vento basics and context
Eligibility for McKinney-Vento rights and services
Immediate enrollment, school selection, and transportation rights under McKinney-Vento
The McKinney-Vento dispute resolution process

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and fellow attendees through Q&A and discussion periods.
Handouts: You may download webinar handouts at https://nche.ed.gov/mckinney-vento-101-basic-requirements-of-the-mckinney-vento-act/.
Presenters: NCHE Staff
Register here.
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Talk with Us: A Questions and Answers Session About Implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act
2024-11-25 14:00 - 15:15
Have you ever had a question about a student’s eligibility keep you up at night? Ever wish you could just sit down with someone and ask them all your questions? We’ve got the opportunity you’re looking for….
Every year, Education Forward staff answers thousands of questions from school districts, state educational agencies, and other stakeholders in ensuring students experiencing homelessness achieve educational success. In this session, EF experts will provide strategies and concrete recommendations from the field for addressing the four most common topics that people ask about:

Eligibility, identification, and enrollment
School selection and transportation
Unaccompanied homeless youth
Allowable use of funds and subgrant management

Hosted by: Christina Endres and Jacinda Goodwin
When: Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Register HERE

National ESEA Conference
2025-02-19 09:00 - 2025-02-21 18:00
National ESEA Conference
Austin, Texas and online

More Than the Numbers: Connecting Outcomes to Students
2025-02-20 14:45 - 15:45
More Than the Numbers: Connecting Outcomes to Students presentation at the National ESEA Conference.
Presentation Location: National ESEA Conference hybrid presentation
Date & Time: February 20, 2025 @ 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Presenter: Christina Endres, Program Specialist, EducationForward, SERVE at UNC Greensboro
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.

American Educational Research Association (AERA)
2025-04-23 10:00 - 2025-04-27 19:00
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Denver, Colorado

School Climate Conference
2025-04-23 11:00 - 2025-04-25 20:00
School Climate Conference
Pechanga Resort, Temecula, California

SREE Conference 2025
2025-10-08 - 2025-10-11
SREE Conference – Education in Context: Research, Systems, and the Future of Evidence-Based Change
October 8 – 11, 2025
Chicago, IL
SERVE’s Julie Edmunds, Director of the Early College Research Center, will present twice:
October 8th at 3:45 CDT – Transfer, Accelerate, Complete, Engage (TrACE:): The impact of an ASAP adaptation on students transferring to a four-year institution
October 10th at 9:00 CDT – Dual enrollment course modality in North Carolina: Participation and Outcomes

https://www.sree.org/2025-conference

NCWorks Partnership Conference
2025-10-15 08:00 - 2025-10-17 17:00
NCWorks Partnership Conference
October 15 – 17, 2025
Greensboro, NC
https://www.commerce.nc.gov/jobs-training/workforce-professionals-tools-resources/ncworks-training-center/ncworks-partnership-conference

NAEHCY Conference 2025
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-04
NAEHCY Conference
November 1 – 4, 2025
Hyatt Regency, Dallas, TX
NCHEP and NCFCEP staff will be presenting the following:
Saturday, Nov 1 Preconference Session from 1:00 – 3:00 pm: Yatisha Blythe, NCFCEP and Daniel Jordan, NCHEP – ESSA Knowledge Café: Navigating Dual Roles in Homeless and Foster Care Education
Sunday, Nov 2 Conference Session from 10:45 am – 12:00 pm: Beth Branagan, NCHEP; Shannon Boyd, Buncombe County Schools; Kristin Buchanan, Yancey County Schools; Ashley McCartha, McDowell County Schools; and Michelle Mull, Haywood County Schools – Picking Up the Pieces: Homeless Liaisons’ Response in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Sunday, Nov 2 Conference Session from 10:45 am – 12:00 pm: Yatisha Blythe, NCFCEP – Igniting Educational Stability for Students in Foster Care: Essential Responsibilities for Local Education Points of Contact (POCs)
Sunday, Nov 2 Conference Session from 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Neely Ward, NCHEP – Keep Calm and Show Me the Data
Monday, Nov 3 Conference Session from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm: Neely Ward, NCHEP – Keep Calm and Show Me the Data

https://naehcy.org/annual-conference/2025-conference/

Synergy Conference 2025
2025-11-18 - 2025-11-19
The Synergy Conference 2025 sponsored by the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs (NCCAP) will be November 18-19 at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center in Raleigh.

National ESEA Conference - 2026
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-12
National ESEA Conference
February 10-12, 2026
Denver, CO and Online
https://www.eseanetwork.org/

AEFP Conference
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-21
AEFP 51st Annual Conference: Sustaining Education Research And Evidence In A Turbulent Era
March 19 – 21, 2026
Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Early College Research Center staff and project partners will be presenting the following:
March 19, 8:15 am: Marieke Visser, ECRC Quantitative Research Specialist – What happens after students fail a dual enrollment course?
March 19, 8:15 am: Brian Phillips, ECRC project partner, RAND – Dual Enrollment Course Delivery Modalities: Who Participates, Who Succeeds, and What Happens Next?
March 20, 2:45 pm: Steven Hemelt, ECRC project partner, UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Public Policy – Transfer, Accelerate, Complete, Engage (TrACE): Experimental Evidence on Transfer Student Success at Four-Year Universities in North Carolina
March 21, 8:15 am: Julie Edmunds, ECRC Director – The Transfer of College Credits Earned in High School

https://aefpweb.org/2026conference

New Homeless Liaison Monthly Office Hour
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00
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NCHEP is offering monthly virtual “office hours” for new homeless liaisons every third Thursday. These optional sessions are designed to deepen your understanding of the homeless liaison role and provide practical support from our office.
For more information, contact Beth Branagan at Beth.Branagan@dpi.nc.gov.

NC Homeless Education Program

336.315.7400
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CSCC Conference
2026-04-02 - 2026-04-04
CSCC Conference
April 2 – 4, 2026
Hilton Salt Lake City Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Early College Research Center staff and project partners will be presenting the following:
Date & Time TBD: Julie Edmunds, ECRC Director – The Transfer of College Credits Earned in High School
Date & Time TBD: Emily Smail, ECRC project partner, NC Community College System; Jess Edwards, Belk Center for Community College Leadership & Research at NC State; and Julie Edmunds, ECRC Director – Dual Enrollment Modality and Student Success in North Carolina: the Time and Place
https://www.cscc.pitt.edu/annual-conferences/
