Welcome Hoosiers! I am a grant coordinator right across the state line in Michigan (Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties). I would love to connect my liaisons to their counterparts across the state line.

Welcome Alaska! @bmwarey welcome and thank you for your commitment to serving all students. Visiting Alaska is on my bucket list. 🙂

@RachelMV I want to say my DHHS contact had some resources for this. I will look to see if I can find it or maybe reach out to your DHHS contact.

@bmwarey That is a fantastic idea! How was the turnout?

@rachelmv let’s brainstorm. I would like to do a family engagement night around this as well. 🙂

I will be attending this year as well! Be sure to stop by the McKinney-Vento booth (booth #9) I heard there is a special addition for your badge there! 🙂

Train staff, immediate enrollment, notification of rights….

@ Laura S I agree with Rachel and the options and resources she shared. Identification is key, A lot of people don’t know what they don’t know. So I would spend some time on warning signs so that you will have a staff that better understands what to look for. This will make identification easier for you. Good luck, and keep us posted on how things…[Read more]

@Gabrielle M Hi, I am newer to my coordinator role. I always encourage my liaisons to remember to take time for themselves. What that looks like is different for everyone. I also remind them they are not alone and I am here for them. Please know we have you. If you have questions or are feeling the pressure, reach out. 🙂