McKinney-Vento Act & Homeless Students
A child is considered homeless if he or she is living with or without a parent in any of the following situations:
- In a homeless shelter, domestic violence shelter, or transitional housing.
- In a public/private place not designated for regular sleeping accommodations, such as a vehicle, park, hotel or campground.
- With friends, family or acquaintances due to lack of housing (doubled up).
- Outside of their home because they have been forced out of the home or run away from home.
- Residing in inadequate/substandard housing.
- Any situation listed above as a child of a migrant family.
Homeless children reside in situations that are not fixed, not regular, and/or not adequate. If you are experiencing homelessness or feel you qualify as homeless based on the definition listed above, please contact the Moniteau School District homeless liaison for more information and to discuss your situation and determine if you qualify for additional support/services.
Free Tutoring
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Free Virtual Tutoring
MIU IV, in collaboration with Slippery Rock University, offers free tutoring for children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster care to bring additional support for educational success.
How the process works:
- Refer student and fill out the student application.
- An account for the student will then be created on the tutoring platform, LearnSpeed.
- The email address that was listed on the referral form will receive instructions to activate a LearnSpeed account.
- The student will be matched with a Slippery Rock University tutor that has qualified for the tutoring position and has all necessary clearances.
- Once the account is activated, the student will receive an email with links to tutoring sessions, dates, and times.
Three easy ways to refer:
- Click the QR code
- Email: SLP1021@SRU.EDU
- Call MIU4: (724) 458-6700 extension 1215
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Empowering Students
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Empowering Students
Free tutoring for students living in any of the following situations:
- Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing
- Living with others who are not parents/guardians (including grandparents or other family)
- A hotel/motel/car/shelter
Where: Common Grounds Mercer Coffeehouse and Cafe, 114 N Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137
Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For more information: Braelene.Miller@miu4.org
Call: (877) 717-3639
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