• “Back-to-School Learning Bash” for Western North Carolina EHCY Programs  

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown 192 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States
    Traditional

    This professional development event is intended for homeless liaisons in Western North Carolina (Regions 5-8) to obtain skills, resources, and best practices for supporting your district’s Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program.  NCHEP would also like to honor homeless liaisons across the region for the extra effort provided by all during the 2024-2025SY […]

  • New Homeless Liaison Training for Northeast, Southeast, North Central & Sandhills Regions

    UNC Greensboro Elliott University Center 507 Stirling St, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
    Traditional

    Homeless liaisons with two years or less experience are required to attend this training. This professional development session is designed to build knowledge and capacity in alignment with the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.  

    Free
  • LEA Needs Assessment Submission 

    Traditional

    LEAs are required to submit needs assessments upon the request of the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) State Coordinator. An updated Homeless Education Program Needs Assessment must be submitted to our office by September 30, 2025. 

  • Northeast Regional Compliance Forum  

    Martin County Schools Innovation Campus 411 East Blvd, Williamston, North Carolina
    Traditional

    All homeless liaisons are required to attend a Compliance Forum annually in their region. This meeting is required to ensure that school districts are in compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act.  

  • Southeast Regional Compliance Forum  

    Craven County Schools Technology Center 319 Neuse Forest Ave, New Bern, North Carolina
    Traditional

    All homeless liaisons are required to attend a Compliance Forum annually in their region. This meeting is required to ensure that school districts are in compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act.  

  • North Central Regional Compliance Forum 

    Chatham County Schools Central Services 468 Renaissance Dr, Pittsboro, NC, United States
    Traditional

    Compliance Forums are NCHEP’s annual meetings for homeless liaisons to expand their knowledge on the McKinney-Vento Act, as well as develop practices to support the needs of their students experiencing homelessness. All homeless liaisons are required to attend a Compliance Forum annually in their region. 

    Free
  • Sandhills Regional Compliance Forum 

    Montgomery Community College 1011 Page Street, Troy, North Carolina, United States
    Traditional

    Compliance Forums are NCHEP’s annual meetings for homeless liaisons to expand their knowledge on the McKinney-Vento Act, as well as develop practices to support the needs of their students experiencing homelessness. All homeless liaisons are required to attend a Compliance Forum annually in their region. 

    Free
  • McKinney-Vento Subgrant Application Information Session

    Vance County Schools 1724 Graham Ave, Henderson, North Carolina
    Traditional

    The McKinney-Vento subgrant application will be available to LEAs in January 2026. NCHEP will host Information Sessions to review the purpose of this funding, application requirements, strategies for strong proposals, and more. If your LEA is interested in applying for the subgrant, it is highly recommended that you attend one of the information sessions being […]

  • New Homeless Liaison Monthly Office Hour

    Virtual Event
    Traditional

    NCHEP is offering monthly virtual “office hours” for new homeless liaisons every third Thursday. These optional sessions are designed to deepen your understanding of the homeless liaison role and provide practical support from our office. For more information, contact Beth Branagan at Beth.Branagan@dpi.nc.gov.