According to H.R. 1, Public Law 107-110, No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) – 2001,Title X, Part C – Homeless Education, Subtitle B of Title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.), §722(g)(6), Arkansas shall ensure that each of the 244 local educational agency (LEA) Homeless Liaisons, who have been designated and identified on the Statewide Information System (SIS) - Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) “Cycle 2 Report”, are informed of duties and responsibilities to ensure the rights and services for each child and youth experiencing homelessness.
The training will be Monday, November 9, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 201 South Shackleford Road in Little Rock, Arkansas. All new homeless liaisons and those who have not attended training in the last two years are strongly encouraged to attend.
The designated LEA Homeless Liaison should complete and submit the attached registration form. The form can be sent via fax: 501-682-3372 or mail to Cindy Hogue; Arkansas Department of Education; 4 Capitol Mall, 305B; Little Rock, AR 72201.