Hurricane Relief Efforts: Federal Agencies Respond to Educational Issues












Federal Agencies Respond to Educational Issues Federal Education Leaders Pledge Relaxed Rules for States Hit by Katrina This article from the Associated Press discusses how federal education leaders are responding to requests for relief from states overwhelmed by the effects of Hurricane Katrina. View the article. Head Start: Information Memorandum ACYF-IM-HS-05-04 This memorandum provides guidance to grantees on serving hurricane evacuees and also notifies grantees of the possibility of additional resources to support their efforts. Download the memo. Lessons Learned for Protecting and Educating Children after the Gulf Coast Hurricanes This report, released by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) in May 2006, discusses the challenges encountered and lessons learned in locating missing children, locating and serving Louisiana’s displaced foster children, and reopening K-12 schools and educating displaced school-aged children after the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes. Download the report. U.S. Department of Agriculture Memo: Emergency Feeding of School Children in Areas Devastated by Hurricane Katrina This two-page memorandum details the Food and Nutrition Services' (FNS) policy for the feeding of school children in areas devastated by hurricanes. Download the memo. View an important policy clarification. U.S. Department of Education: Hurricane Help for Schools This website provides a forum for schools to post a list of needs and for donors to post items or services they are willing to donate. It also links to other resources, including a fact sheet on relief and support for hurricane victims and information on where you can donate and volunteer. Visit the website. U.S. Department of Education: Information About Hurricane Education Recovery Act Programs This website provides information about Hurricane Education Recovery Act programs. Information provided includes an application for emergency impact aid for displaced students, and a sample application for funds by a school district. Visit the website. U.S. Department of Education Policy Letter: September 29, 2005 This policy letter, issued by Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, discusses the Department's position on waivers of NCLB requirements due to the disruption caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. View the letter. U.S. Department of Education Policy Letter: September 7, 2005 This policy letter, issued by Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, offers guidance to states and districts on educating students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Issues discussed include waivers and modifications, highly qualified teacher requirements, reallocation of funds, supplemental appropriations, and more. View the letter. U.S. Department of Education: Tips for Helping Students Recovering from Traumatic Events This brochure from the U.S. Department of Education provides practical information for parents and students who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster, as well as teachers, coaches, school administrators and others who are helping those affected. View the brochure in HTML format. Download the brochure in PDF format.


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