Homeless Information

The following link to the Title IX - Part A (Homeless Education) in the Iowa Code provides further information as to who is considered homeless and what educational rights are to be provided according to Chaper 33, Education for Homeless, Iowa Administrative Code.

Every Iowa public school district is required to have a liaison for homeless students.

Local Homeless Liaison

Julie Hansel
6-12 School Counselor
jhansel@claytonridge.k12.ia.us
563-252-2341

State Coordinator for Homeless Education

Carolyn Cobb
Iowa Department of Education
carolyn.cobb@iowa.gov
515-402-2736

National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)

NCHE is a technical assistance center in support of the homeless education community nationwide. NCHE is funded through the U.S. Department of Education and is housed at the SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

https://nche.ed.gov/

Toll-free Helpline: 800-308-2145