Students who have uncertain housing, a temporary address or no permanent physical address are guaranteed enrollment in school by the federal McKinney-Vento Act and California state law.

If you live under any of the conditions below, you are able to attend school and DO NOT need to provide proof of residency, immunization records or tuberculosis skin-test results, school records, or legal guardianship papers.

Antelope Valley Union High School District is committed to ensuring that  ALL students Have Opportunities to Persist in Education (HOPE).

Below you'll find links to the the most current information and resources for students and families experiencing homelessness:

HIPdorado_StateResources101-Handout.pdf

• AVUHSD innovative practice was developed as part of the Homeless Innovative Practice Grant application process.
• Our program is centered on promoting a culture of leadership, accountability and ownership among educational partners districtwide.
• District-wide professional development (synchronous and asynchronous) for hope scholar mentors, families, administrators, classified staff and certificated staff.
• Monthly and quarterly learning opportunities facilitated by the Coordinator of Student Services (Homeless Student Liaison)
• Overarching goal is to continually develop the capacity of mentors and provide structured time to assess student performance metrics district-wide.

HomelessInnovativeGrant_Doc.pdf

District Steering Committee Directory:

McKinney-Vento Liaison
Yasmin Dorado
ydorado@avhsd.org

Director of Categorical Funds
Robert Harris
rharris@avhsd.org

Director of Equity
Dr. Kathryn Taylor
ktaylor@avhsd.org

McKinney-Vento Mentor
Kalani Logan
klogan@avhsd.org

McKinney-Vento Head Counselor
Makeba Hale
mhale@avhsd.org

McKinney-Vento Counselor
Cynthia Mesler
camesler@avhsd.org

McKinney-Vento SPED Support
Angela Fields
afields@avhsd.org 

Teacher Induction
David Rivas
drivas@avhsd.org