The Educational Stability Team in the Office of Student and Family Support (SFS) works to ensure that children and youth who are homeless, in foster care, migrant, or in military families have full access to a consistent public education.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program collaborates with other state agencies and community providers to offer technical assistance, guidance and support to homeless families, students, and districts to ensure that homeless children and youth are able to enroll, attend and succeed in school.
Students in Foster Care The Educational Stability team collaborates with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) and local school districts to implement the provisions for providing educational stability for students in foster care, as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Migrant Education Program The Migrant Education Program supports migrant children and youth to meet high academic standards through supplemental services that address educational barriers due to frequent moves, educational interruption, cultural and language differences, and health-related problems.
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) In accordance with the Valor Act of 2012, which established Massachusetts as a member of the MIC3, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is committed to provide support and assistance to the students of active duty military families to ensure the timely enrollment and graduation of this mobile population.
Educational Stability Resources
For technical assistance, complaints or other questions please contact our Problem Resolution Services staff at 781-338-3700 or compliance@mass.gov .
Christine Cowen, Migrant Education Specialist 781-338-6301
Kristen McKinnon, Assistant Director, Student and Family Support 781-338-6306
Rachelle Engler Bennett, Associate Commissioner, Student and Family Support 781-338-3205
Office of Student and Family Support 781-338-3010
Last Updated: August 24, 2023
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149
Voice: (781) 338-3000 TTY: (800) 439-2370
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