Homeless children and unaccompanied youth have access to the education and other services that all children and youth have to ensure that such children and youth have an opportunity to meet the same challenging academic and behavioral standards to which all students are held.
Elements of Homeless Services in the Berlin Area School District Include:
- The designation of a homeless liaison - Berlin Area School District's designated homeless liaison is Carrie McCarthy, District Social Worker.
- Identifying and immediately enrolling any homeless child or youth (preschool to grade 12), even without academic or medical records.
- Continuing children or youth in their "school of origin" for the duration of their homelessness.
- Informing parents/guardians of the educational rights of their children.
- Providing transportation, at the request of the parent, to the school of origin.
- Ensuring no barriers exist (for example, residency requirements, lack of transportation or school fees) for full educational participation.
- Developing partnerships with community agencies to identify and assist with basic services for homeless families, children, and youth.
- Ensuring homeless students are not segregated or stigmatized.
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