McKinney-Vento Parent-Student Rights
Discover how West Virginia public schools uphold parent-student rights, offering equal education for homeless students with dignity and respect, ensuring access to educational opportunities.
ParentGuidance.org
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has partnered with ParentGuidance.org, a 24/7 online platform designed to support student mental health. It provides coaching, parenting sessions, and access to expert advice for families, including those with students experiencing homelessness. By bridging the gap in mental health resources, ParentGuidance.org empowers families across West Virginia to create a supportive environment for their children.
For additional information visit the ParentGuidance website or Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Children
County Attendance Directors / Homeless Liaisons
WV Homeless Numbers
- WV Public School Students Experiencing Homelessness Trend Data 2015-2023 (PDF)
- Guidance Documents Response to the U.S. Department of Educations’ Monitoring Findings 2016 (Word)
- Count of Students Experiencing Homelessness 2022-2023 (PDF)
- Preliminary Report Senate Concurrent Resolution 70 (Dec. 8, 2021)
SY22-23 West Virginia Student Outcome Data – Students Experiencing Homelessness**
| Topic | Students Experiencing Homelessness | ALL Students in the SEA |
|---|---|---|
| ELA Academic Achievement | 44.01%* | 55.03%† |
| Math Academic Achievement | 39.82%* | 50.57%† |
| ELA Academic Progress | 43.12%† | 46.28%† |
| Math Academic Progress | 35.26%† | 42.03%† |
| Behavior Indicator | 92.78%¶ | 95.44%†† |
| Attendance Indicator | 40.10%* | 27.55%* |
| Graduation Rate 4-Year Cohort | 78.97%* | 91.17%†† |
| Graduation Rate 5-Year Cohort | 80.09%† | 92.65%†† |
* Does Not Meet Standard | † Partially Meets Standard | †† Meets Standard | ¶ Exceeds Standard
Definitions
Academic Achievement: Measure of performance on the annual statewide assessments for ELA and mathematics for all students and for each subgroup of students.
Academic Progress: Measure of academic improvement over the course of an academic year, using the previous school year’s WVGSA results as a baseline measure and the current school year’s WVGSA results as the follow-up measure.
Attendance Indicator: Measure of student absences from the instructional environment during the academic year
Behavior Indicator: The measure of students with no reported discipline referrals that resulted in out-of-school suspension during the academic year.
Graduation Rate: The certified high school graduation rates for both the 4-year and 5-year adjusted cohorts.
SY22-23 Enrollment Data by the Numbers
4.9%
Students are McKinney-Vento eligible
8%
Unaccompanied youth
86.2%
Doubled-up
6.2%
Shelters
3.6%
Substandard housing or unsheltered
3.9%
Hotels/motels
**Data is calculated according to methodology set within by West Virginia Balanced Scorecard, in accordance with the requirements from the Every Students Succeeds Act for establishing long-term goals. Individual data for each county school district is available on the West Virginia Balanced Scorecard Dashboard.
For a printable version of the SY22-23 WV Student Outcome Data – Students Experiencing Homelessness download the 22-23 EHCY Data Card (pdf)
Additional Resources
- School House Connection Website
- Education Stability Homeless and Foster Guidance Document
- Homeless Liaison Toolkit
- Federal Brief on Immediate Enrollment
- Title I set-aside for homeless allowable expenses
- West Virginia Housing and Urban Development Homeless Assistance and Resources
- School Counselor Quick Guide – Homelessness