National Center for Homeless Education: Disaster Preparation and Response

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This webpage provides resources to help schools support students displaced by disasters. It describes how the McKinney-Vento Act aids these students and their families. The series includes handbooks for youth, parents, relief agencies, and school administrators on meeting educational needs after disasters. A toolbox offers strategies for daily support of homeless students and during crises like the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes. "In Their Own Words" shares personal stories from Hurricane Katrina's impact on education in the Gulf Coast region. These resources aim to connect schools with displaced children effectively.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Education, Special; Ill-Housed Persons; Relief Work; Schools; Students

Institutions: U.S. Department of Education; National Center for Homeless Education

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McKinney-Vento Toolbox: Constructing a Robust and Rigorous Homeless Education Program 2005 · U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Homeless Education Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans 2013 · U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Managing Donations and Volunteers Before, During, and After School & Campus Emergency Events Webinar 2018 · Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA), U.S. Department of Education, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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