When it comes to working with homeless students and their families, the Medical Lake School District’s mission is a simple one — to have the same free educational opportunities as their classmates.
Kim Headrick, who is the director of teaching and learning and the district’s homeless family liaison, said the work includes conducting a needs assessment with staff in order to make sure homeless students have access to all educational services, activities and school meals as per the McKinney-Vento Act.
“We’ll provide resources such as paying for activity fees and transportation,” Headrick said. “...
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