Wood County Schools is committed to providing support for our students who are experiencing homelessness. We understand the challenges facing homeless students and have programs in place to make certain that these students have the resources necessary to obtain a successful education.

The purpose of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act is to ensure that all children and youth have equal access to the same free and appropriate public education, as non-homeless children and youth. The local liaison is the primary contact between homeless families, school, and LEA staff, shelter workers, and other service providers and is the key to ensuring homeless children and youths receive the services they need.

Parents and youth experiencing homelessness should contact Wood County Schools McKinney-Vento homeless liaison, Tammy Jones, for assistance, or complete the McKinney-Vento Referral Form.

Forms may be sent to Tammy Jones at tammy.jones@k12.wv.us, or may be returned to any school or the Wood County Schools' Board of Education office at 1210 13th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101. You may also pick up a paper referral form at any school.

[42 U.S.C. § 11431(1)]

National Center on Homeless Education

Common Signs of Homelessness

Identification of Homelessness

Key Provisions of McKinney-Vento Act

Know Your Rights

Do you or someone you know qualify for assistance from the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Education Act? Complete a referral and send it to Tammy Jones at tammy.jones@k12.wv.us. For assistance, call (304) 420-9670, extension 148.