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The McKinney-Vento Program

supports students/families from our District, in an equitable manner, to ensure educational stability by eliminating barriers during registration, provide transportation, access to school meals, as well as access to appropriate educational and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the McKinney-Vento program, one of the following conditions must be met (NMPED Guidance):

Children whose families live in homeless, domestic violence or transitional shelters
Children whose families are (doubled up) living with friends or relatives waiting for housing.
Children or youth who runaway
Children or youth who go from family to family
Children or youth who live with no utilities for extended periods of time
Children who stay in motels or travel trailers waiting for adequate accommodations

McKinney-Vento Scaffolded Support

Thumbs Up — Scaffold "A" Support

Eligible students will be assigned an Equity Mentor or Liaison.

Note that if a student is ineligible, our team will reach out to school administrators, social workers, counselors & teachers to provide resources to students/families that they may need.

Services

The McKinney-Vento program supports students/families with the following:

Registration

Facilitate registration process regardless of having an address or necessary documentation required to register student into a school.

Transportation

Transportation and medical representation during doctor appointments or to various resources in the community.

Clothing Bank

Access to the DPS clothing bank (offering clothing/shoes for the entire family).

School Supplies

Provide basic school supplies.

Resources

Assist in finding community resources.

Tutoring

Educational support in the classroom.

Professional Development

Here is a professional development video training from the Department of Equity, if you would like to understand our program better and meet some of our staff.