November is Homeless Awareness Month
The Homeless Education Program invited OSSE employees, community-based organizations, LEA, and school-based homeless liaisons to attend the “Community-Based Organization’s Programs and Services to Support Students and Families Experiencing Homelessness” panel presentation for Homeless Awareness Month.
Housing Counseling Services, Inc.:
- Ronald Clarkson, Director of Communications and Outreach, [email protected]
- Susan Jacob, Program Director, [email protected]
- See the presentation here.
- Allie Imhoff, Director Essential Support, [email protected]
- Patrice Weddington, Senior Coordinator Essential Support, [email protected]
- Sharon Kim, Resource Navigator, [email protected]
- See the presentation here.
- Sarah Rogney, Domestic Violence Case Manager, [email protected]
- D’Vontay Hope, Housing Case Manager, [email protected]
- See the presentation here.
MKV Monthly Webinars
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s (OSSE’s) Homeless Education Program has invited subject matter experts to present on a variety of topics that impact students and families experiencing homelessness. These 1-hour monthly webinars are available to local education agency (LEA) and school employees, homeless liaisons, and community partners. Presentations are scheduled each month from November 2024 through May 2025. Please note that the dates and times are subject to change.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
Presenter: DC Immigration Collaboration Network
View the presentation here.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
Presenter: District Department of Transportation
View the presentation here.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024
Presenters: SMYAL, Latin American Youth Center, & Sasha Bruce Youthworks
View the presentation here.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024
Presenter: Educational Opportunity Center (College Board)
View the presentation here.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
Presenter: DC Central Kitchen - Healthy Corners Program
View the presentation here.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
Presenters: Catholic Charities and DHS Office of Migrant Services
View the presentation here.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
Presenter: OSSE’s Post-Secondary and Career Education
View the presentation here.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Presenter: Housing Up, Housing Counseling Services, and Office of Tenant Advocate
View the presentation here.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2024-25 School Year Spring Professional Development Session (In-person)
Presenter: OSSE’s Homeless Education Program
Thank you for attending the 2024-2025 School Year Homeless Education Program Spring Professional Development training for LEA Homeless Liaisons on Wednesday April 9, 2025, as participants received presentations and infomration about Resources for Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness. There are no recordings to review, you can use this link to review the presentations.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Presenter: OSSE’s Homeless Education Program, Health and Wellness team, DC Hunger Solutions and DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV).
View the presentation here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
For any additional questions or technical assistance, please contact Tasheen Stallings at [email protected].
Additional Information
For additional information about the homeless education program, please select the links below.
Return to the Homeless Education Program’s main webpage.
Contact Us
For any additional questions, please contact Tasheen Stallings at [email protected].
The Homeless Education Program is administered by OSSE’s Office of Special Populations and Programs within the Division of Systems and Supports, K-12.
[Posted May 9, 2023]