Candice P (@Pot8540) earned 20 Points
Candice P started the topic Transporation Eligibilty When Rehoused in the forum Michigan
Hey Team,
My Transportation director and I are arguing over the reading of the MV law when it comes to transportation specifically this clause.
“According to the McKinney-Vento Act, a student experiencing homelessness can remain in their “school of origin” for the entire duration of their homelessness, which means they can stay at that school…[Read more]
Candice P (@Pot8540) earned 2 Points
Candice P (@Pot8540) earned 2 Points
Candice Potts-Prater earned 20 Points
Candice P started the topic Eligibility with Split Custody in the forum Michigan
So I have several students who have divorced parents with split custody where the child lives in a homeless situation with one parent but not with the other parent.
Example: Studen’s dad has custody on Saturday-Tuesday and lives in his own home. Students mom has custody Wednesday – Friday and lives in a motel.
Would the student still be…[Read more]
My name is Candice. I like working with homeless students because I grew up living in a house with poverty and food insecurity. I know that homelessness is almost never caused by something in the person’s control and I love to make a difference when things get hard for families.
Candice P replied to the topic Welcome Michigan McKinney-Vento Liaisons! Let’s Get to Know Each Other! in the forum Michigan
Your name -Candice Potts
Your school district – Lawton Community School
Your role (including or in addition to being a McKinney-Vento liaison) – Middle School Counselor
How long you’ve been in the McKinney-Vento liaison role – 3 years
Your favorite thing about Michigan – How friendly people can be. Not to throw shade on other states but I have l…[Read more]