McKinney-Vento/Foster Care Point of Contact

What We Do

The goal of the Roseburg Public Schools McKinney-Vento program for students and families experiencing home transitions (houselessness, doubled up, living in RV’s or Runaways) to continue their education. Confidentiality and integrity are important components of this program for youth and their families and is a critical part of providing a supportive and safe environment for students to continue to learn.

We believe that healthy school and family relationships are vital to a student's success. The desired outcomes are to continue to provide an education for the student and to refer families to services that will help them through difficult times.

How it Works

McKinney-Vento Youth Services are available to all Roseburg Public School students through Student Services. This program provides information to homeless and runaway youth and their parents who wish to pursue their education and who may also need information about community resources available to them.

Students and/or families may contact the McKenny-Vento/Foster Care Point of Contact liaison. Students may also be referred to the program by the school counselor or other school staff members.

Once contact is made, a variety of services are available. With a permission to transport form signed by a parent or legal guardian, emergency transportation can be provided to ensure that students continue to attend school until bus transportation can be arranged.

Staff development is provided to all schools to ensure that students and families in need are appropriately identified and referred. The program liaison is also involved in community outreach activities to ensure appropriate support and connections within our community.

The Oregon Department of Education requires that all school districts have a Foster Care Point of Contact identified to work in partnership with the Department of Human Services. The Foster Care Point of Contact/ McKenney-Vento Liaison is charged with ensuring that all identified students/families are provided resources and supports to ensure their success within Roseburg Public Schools.

For more information, contact:

Heather Bemetz
McKenny-Vento/Foster Care Point of Contact
541-440-4031


Related Links and Resources
 

• National Center for Homeless Education

• Homeless and Runaway Youth Program Release Form

• Transportation Permission Form

• Do You Have Homeless Students in Your Classroom?

• Homeless Education: An Introduction to the Issues

• Homeless Assistance Act

• Oregon Foster Children's Bill of Rights

What We Do

School psychologists help teachers, students, and parents to apply principles from research in the fields of education and psychology.

Services include consultation, direct intervention, measurement, program planning, evaluation, and research. School psychologists apply their specialized knowledge when assisting building, district and community-level teams. School psychologists also work for the improvement of their vocation through professional association membership.

For more information, contact:
Student Services: 541-440-4031

What We Do

Roseburg Public Schools provides comprehensive Special Education Services as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Services provided include but are not limited to:
 

• Child Find Services
• Special Education Eligibility Determination
• Individual Education Plan (IEP) Development and Implementation
   

The district maintains a continuum of special education placement options for students ranging from regular classroom to self-contained classroom. Each Special Education classroom has a Special Education teacher and access to Special Education instructional assistants. Support services for eligible students are also provided by autism consultants, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavioral specialists, Teachers on Special Education Assignment, school psychologists and other district Student Services personnel.

For more information, contact:

Melissa Roberts
Director of Student Services
541-440-4034


2024-2025 Special Education Programs
 

• Developmental Learning Center (DLC) Grades K-12

This program provides specialized instruction for students with a focus on functional daily living skills and independence. Program Locations: Fir Grove, Melrose, Sunnyslope and Green elementary schools; Fremont Middle School; and Roseburg High School.
 

• Elementary Resource Center (ERC) Grades 3-5 and Learning Center (LC) Grades K-5

These programs provide specialized instruction in academic, social, and/or adaptive skills for students at the elementary level.
Locations: Eastwood and Hucrest elementary schools.
 

• Emerging Kindergarten (ED) Classroom Grades K

This program serves Special Education kindergarten students who would benefit from specially designed instruction focused on school readiness and academic skill acquisition. 
Location: Hucrest Elementary. 
 

• Secondary Resource Center (SRC) Grades 6–12

This program provides specialized instruction in academic, social, and/or adaptive skills.
 

• Learning Resource Center (LRC) Grades K-12

In addition to general education curriculum, this program provides specially designed instruction for students needing additional academic, behavior and/or other developmental skills support. Program Locations: All schools.
 

• Community Transition Program: Grades Pathways (ages 16-21)

Provides transitional and functional life skills instruction and supports to students in both classroom and community settings. Program location: Pathways house
 

• Turnaround Program (TAP) Grades 6-8 and Success Program (Grades 9-12)

These programs provide specialized instruction for students with significant social and/or behavioral needs. Program Location: Fremont and Jo Lane middle schools and Roseburg High School.