Refugee and Immigrant Services
Who are Refugees? According to the 1951 United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, a refugee is “a person who owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, is outside the country of their nationality, and is unable […]
McKinney-Vento: Students Experiencing Homelessness
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Title X, Part C) supports students who may be experiencing homelessness as a result of economic hardship, foreclosure, severe medical bills, natural disaster, domestic violence or abuse. The law requires students to be immediately enrolled and for all barriers to full participation in the educational program to be removed. Schools provide safety, […]
Federal and State Programs
Request Interpreter (Oral) or Translation (Written) Highly Qualified (For Paraprofessionals in Title I Schools) Onboarding Support Request The Office of Federal and State Programs proactively engages educators, parents, families and community partners to provide equitable opportunities for an academically enriching and supportive educational experience that allows ALL students to thrive and graduate college and career […]
