Elementary Counseling Resources
McKinney-Vento Act Information (Homeless Awareness)
Link to MLSD's Homeless Awareness page
McKinney-Vento Act Basics At-a-Glance:
What is the definition of a “homeless youth” under McKinney-Vento?
“Homeless” is defined as “anyone lacking a fixed, adequate, regular nighttime residence.”
What situations fit this definition?
- Staying in the home of other people due to unavailable housing, financial hardship, or similar circumstances
- Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks (in some instances – examples: leaking roof, no heat, etc.), public places, or campgrounds due to unavailable suitable housing options
- Living in an emergency shelter or transitional housing
- Unaccompanied (not living in direct care of legal parent or guardian) or runaway youth
- Refugee and migrant youth
How does McKinney-Vento help these students?
The law makes sure that these students receive a free and suitable public education by removing barriers to school enrollment and full, basic, daily participation in school activities. This includes:
- Immediate enrollment
- Free and Reduced School Lunch
- Help from school with any necessary enrollment documents
- Help from school setting up transportation service (if the student qualifies)
- Help from school with getting basic uniform clothing
- Help from school with basic school supplies
- Help from school with any basic clothing needs
- Help from school with basic high school graduation needs and expenses
STOPit Anonymous Bullying/Intimidation reporting
STOPit provides simple, fast, and powerful anonymous reporting via the STOPit Mobile App, Web & Hotline. STOPit Messenger enables anonymous, 2-way dialogue between administrators and reporters in real-time — course-correcting issues before they turn into emergencies.
STOPit web: https://appweb.stopitsolutions.com/login
You will need an Access Code: MLSD161
Links to downloads for iOS and Google Play
Our team of fantastic Counselors has curated a few resources with your child in mind! The following links are great ways to engage with your SEL child any time:
Teaches how to calm minds and bodies by listening to a playlist and videos to build a foundation.
Social-Emotional Books by Julia Cook
Author of social-emotional books available for purchase, or, follow her on Facebook for free audiobooks, plus a list of recommended books.
This website is full of resources that focus on social-emotional skills. They even have a podcast, “Grow Kinder,” which discusses positive ways of communion and development of social-emotional skills.
Online resources that offer free movement, yoga, and mindfulness videos, and off-screen activities.