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08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Some of the most frequent questions we hear from the field are about McKinney-Vento transportation requirements. This fall, the topic gets its own series. Plus, we've already lined up seven more webinars on federal policy, early childhood, the liaison role, school-shelter partnerships, and attendance strategies. 📌 Pin this post and share it with your network! Learn more and register at: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/tools-resources/webinars

🚍 Transportation Talk Tuesdays is a new four-part webinar series for homeless liaisons, transportation directors, and other LEA staff. Liaisons: invite your transportation colleagues. This one is for them too.

• Oct. 6 — McKinney-Vento Transportation Requirements | The foundational provisions, common considerations, and best practices, plus a scholar sharing how reliable transportation kept them connected to school.

• Oct. 20 — Early Childhood Transportation | Anne Arundel County Public Schools (MD) on coordinating transportation for preschool-aged children using EHCY, Title I, and local partnerships.

• Nov. 10 — LEA Partnerships | Districts that built cross-district transportation partnerships and shared funding across boundaries.

• Dec. 1 — Thinking Outside the Box | Non-traditional solutions for when standard options aren't enough, while staying compliant with McKinney-Vento.

🗓️ Also on the calendar:

• Sept. 2 — Small Children, Big Impact Series Session 5, with BrightSpark

• Sept. 8 — Federal Policy Update, co-hosted with National Network for Youth

• Sept. 16 — The Heart of the Role: Mastering McKinney-Vento Liaison Responsibilities

• Sept. 23 — Small Children, Big Impact Series Session 6, with Reach Dane

• Sept. 24 — Building School-Shelter Partnerships to Support Children and Families

• Sept. 30 — Showing Up, Staying Connected: Family Engagement Strategies to Support Student Attendance

• Oct. 1 — Fewer Absences, More Stability: Six Years of Evidence on School-Housing Partnerships

📌 Save this post, share it with your network, then register for the ones you need at https://schoolhouseconnection.org/tools-resources/webinars

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Come work with us! We are hiring a Vital Document Counsel & Pro Bono Coordinator. Th deadline to apply is September 18, 2026. https://f.mtr.cool/fyb4b8tpcn

08/27/2026

Vaccines are the most important item on your back-to-school checklist! More info at https://ivaccinate.org/ For Detroit vaccines call (313) 876-IMMS (4667) the Detroit Health Department or your pediatrician