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Homeless Education Program

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is dedicated to supporting families who are experiencing housing instability. We will assist you in accessing resources and eliminating barriers necessary for your child to be successful in school.

MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal legislation that ensures the educational rights and protections of children and youth experiencing homelessness. It requires all local educational agencies (LEAs) to ensure that homeless students have access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschools, as provided to other children and youth. 

Contact Us


Sarah Coley
Director of Student Services & Community Services
Newport-Mesa USD
(714) 424-5016
scoley@nmusd.us

Angela Allen-Hess
Coordinator, Child Welfare & Attendance (McKinney-Vento Liaison)
Newport-Mesa USD
714-424-8967
aallenhess@nmusd.us


Jeanne Awrey
Orange County Department of Education (County Homeless Liaison)
www.ocde.us/mv
714-966-4093
jawrey@ocde.us


Leanne Wheele
State Homeless Coordinator (California Department of Education)
916-319-0383
lwheeler@cde.ca.gov