The national Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) has many resources to help school districts, campuses, and local homeless liaisons prepare for and deal with disasters of many kinds, including hurricanes. Access this information at https://nche.ed.gov/disaster-preparation-and-response/. You may also contact NCHE’s homeless education helpline with questions or concerns by calling 800.308.2145 or emailing homeless@serve.org.
Disaster Response 2 / Federal McKinney-Vento Resources
Texas Resources Available for Dealing with Persons Displaced by Hurricane Harvey
Local, state, and federal agencies are directing disaster-related requests for food, clothing, evacuation/transportation assistance, or other immediate assistance to the organizations and agencies listed on this web page at https://www.theotx.org/local-state-federal-resources-aid-dealing-hurricane-harvey/.
What School District Administrators Should Know About the Educational Rights of Children and Youth Displaced by Disasters
Connecting Schools and Displaced Students Brief Series
What School District Administrators Should Know Aboutthe Educational Rights of Children and Youth Displaced by Disasters
This brief explains key aspects of the legislation, particularly as it relates to students affected by natural disasters.
What Relief Agencies Should Know About the Educational Rights of Children and Youth Displaced by Disaster
Connecting Schools and Displaced Students Brief Series
What Relief Agencies Should Know About the Educational Rights of Children and Youth Displaced by Disaster
This brief is directed towards relief agencies. Relief agencies play a critical role in connecting families, children, and youth who have been displaced by disasters to needed services, including enabling children and youth to continue their education. By understanding the educational services and supports that are available to homeless children and youth under federal law, relief agencies will be able to coordinate more effectively with schools and school districts (know as local educational agencies or LEAs) after a disaster occurs in their community
Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Displaced by Disasters: Youth on Their Own
Connecting Schools and Displaced Students Brief Series
Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Displaced by Disasters: Youth on Their Own
During a disaster, youth may be separated from their parents or guardians. Parents who have lost their homes may place youth temporarily with friends or relatives; or youth may be separated from their parents during an emergency evacuation. Additionally, some youth could be on their own before a disaster occurs. Unaccompanied youth who lack a caring adult to link them with supports and resources may have many unmet needs and not know how to seek help during a time of disaster.
FERPA Disclosure of Student Information Related to Emergencies and Disasters
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Disclosure of Student Information Related to Emergencies and Disasters (June 2010)
The purpose of this guidance is to answer questions that have arisen about the sharing of personally identifiable information from students’ education records to outside parties when responding to emergencies, including natural or man-made disasters. Understanding how, what, and when information can be shared with outside parties is an important part of emergency preparedness.