Foster Care & McKinney-Vento
Foster Care
Supporting students in Foster Care and those experiencing temporary housing.
McKinney-Vento Act
Homeless Education Liaison
Abby Wesley
Asst. Director of Special Education & Coordinator of Student Learning
W.T. Hoag Educational Center
abby.wesley@lscsd.org
(716) 926-2733
Student Rights & Protections
The McKinney-Vento Act ensures that children and youth experiencing homelessness have the right to a stable and successful education.
School Stability: Right to remain in the school of origin even if housing changes.
Immediate Enrollment: Enroll immediately even without typical documentation.
Full Access: Equal access to all district programs, transportation, and services.
Foster Care Support
Administrative Support
Melissa Bergler
Assistant Superintendent
melissa.bergler@lscsd.org(716) 926-2211