• What You Need to Know to Help Your Child in School (Spanish Version)
• A Parent's Guide to the Rights of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
• Eligibility for McKinney-Vento Services

Resources

• Paving Way to College for Students Experiencing Homelessness
• School Help for Homeless Children with Disabilities: Information for Parents

Informative Websites

• National Center for Homeless Education - Ohio Resources
• Ohio Department of Education - Homeless Students
• Welcome to COHHIO Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
• National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
• National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
• Education for Homeless Children and Youths - Grants for State and Local Activities
• Determining Eligibility for Services Under McKinney-Vento

Dispute Policy

• As students and families facing homeless conditions are already under significant stress, it is the policy of the Athens City School District to resolve any educational placement issues for such students as quickly as possible.
• In the event that a homeless student’s parent(s) disputes the educational placement of the student, an appeal can be made by appearance or in writing to the Superintendent of the Athens City School District.
• If further dispute is registered, after a review of the facts of the situation, a final decision will be made by a committee composed of the District Homeless Liaison Officer, the District Director of Special Services, the Superintendent, and at least one member of the Athens City School District Board of Education.  Such a decision will be rendered within 10 business days of the disputed decision.