Transportation Talk Tuesdays
Register for upcoming sessions:
Topic: McKinney-Vento Transportation Requirements
October 6, 2026 (3:00-3:45 pm Eastern)
Want to strengthen your understanding of McKinney-Vento transportation requirements? Join SHC for this introductory webinar covering the foundational transportation provisions of the McKinney-Vento Act, including key requirements, common considerations, and best practices for supporting students experiencing homelessness. You’ll also hear directly from a scholar who will share how reliable transportation shaped their educational experience and helped them stay connected to school. This session combines practical guidance with a powerful student perspective to highlight the critical role transportation plays in educational stability and success.
Topic: Early Childhood Transportation
October 20, 2026 (3:00-3:45 pm Eastern)
How can local educational agencies (LEAs) ensure that young children experiencing homelessness have access to reliable transportation, including transportation to preschool programs? Join SHC for this webinar featuring Anne Arundel County Public Schools (Maryland) as they share strategies for coordinating transportation for preschool-aged children experiencing homelessness. Learn how the district leverages Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY), Title I, and other funding sources and partnerships to remove transportation barriers, promote school readiness, and support educational continuity for young learners.
Topic: LEA Partnerships
November 10, 2026 (3:00-3:45 pm Eastern)
How can local educational agencies (LEAs) collaborate to overcome transportation barriers for students experiencing homelessness? Join SHC for this webinar to hear directly from LEAs that have developed successful cross-district partnerships to coordinate transportation and leverage shared funding. Participants will learn practical strategies for collaborating across district boundaries, maximizing available resources, and ensuring students experiencing homelessness can maintain school stability through reliable transportation.
Topic: Thinking Outside the Box
December 1, 2026 (3:00-3:45 pm Eastern)
When traditional transportation options aren’t enough, what creative strategies can help ensure students experiencing homelessness get to school? Join SHC for this webinar exploring innovative and flexible approaches that LEAs can use to address transportation challenges while supporting school stability. Participants will learn about non-traditional transportation solutions, community partnerships, and practical strategies for meeting students’ unique needs while remaining compliant with McKinney-Vento requirements. Whether you’re looking for new ideas or ways to strengthen your existing transportation practices, this session will provide real-world examples and actionable approaches to help remove transportation barriers for students experiencing homelessness.