Federal Programs
Birdville ISD’s Federal Programs Department plays a vital role in enhancing educational opportunities for all students. Through expertly managed federal funding and initiatives, the department ensures equitable access to resources, programs, and services that support academic growth, particularly for students from diverse and underserved backgrounds. Known for its dedication to compliance, accountability, and student-centered innovation, the Federal Programs Department works to close achievement gaps and elevate the quality of education district-wide. With a focus on enriching every student’s learning experience, Birdville ISD's Federal Programs team is committed to creating brighter futures for all.
- Title I and Title II Programs
- ESSER - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund
- Private Non-Profit School Participation
- Parent and Family Engagement
- At-Risk/SCE
- Families Experiencing Homelessness
- Summer School
- Contact Us
Title I and Title II Programs
Welcome to Birdville ISD's Title I, Title II, and Title IV Programs!
We’re thrilled to have you join us in our mission to provide every student with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed.
- Title I helps students meet academic standards through additional support.
- Title II focuses on improving teacher and principal quality to enhance student learning.
- Title IV promotes well-rounded education, safe and healthy schools, and effective technology use.
Together, we’re committed to creating a positive learning environment where all students can thrive. We look forward to an exciting year ahead!
If you have any questions regarding our Title Programs you can contact:
Dr. Missy Glenn
Executive Director of Finance & Federal Programs
Missy Glenn, Executive Director of Finance & Federal Programs
-or-
Kinzie Morgan Mallott
Assistant Director of Federal Programs
Kinzie Morgan Mallott, Assistant Director of Federal Programs
Title Program Information
- Title I, Part 1
- Title II, Part A
- Title IV, Part A, the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Program (SSAE)
Title I, Part 1
The purpose of Title 1, Part A is to provide supplemental resources to designated campuses which will enable all children to meet the state student performance standards.
Title I funds can be used for supplemental instructional activities, counseling, parental involvement, professional development and program improvement. In return, schools and states must meet accountability requirements for raising student performance.
We work closely with the Title I campuses in Birdville ISD to address the academic needs of at-risk students, to provide support to the instructional programs of the district, and to ensure compliance with all federal program guidelines.
For information about Title I programs in Birdville ISD contact:
Dr. Missy Glenn
Executive Director of Finance & Federal Programs
Missy.Glenn, Executive Director of Finance & Federal Programs
Kinzie Morgan Mallott
Assistant Director of Federal Programs
Kinzie Morgan Mallott, Assistant Director of Federal Programs
Title 1 Campuses 2023-24
Birdville Elementary
David Smith Elementary
Jack C. Binion Elementary
Mullendore Elementary
Smithfield Elementary
Snow Heights Elementary
Cheney Hills Elementary
O. H. Stowe Elementary
West Birdville Elementary
Holiday Heights Elementary
Watauga Elementary
Grace E. Hardeman Elementary
Academy at Carrie F. Thomas
Foster Village Elementary
North Ridge Elementary
John D. Spicer Elementary
Haltom Middle
North Richland Middle
Richland Middle
North Oaks Middle
Watauga Middle
North Ridge Middle
Title I Questions & Answers
- How does my school district receive Title I dollars?
- What services does Title I provide?
- What does the term "Title I schoolwide program" mean?
- How does Title I funding break down by grade level?
- What about children with disabilities?
- Contact Information
How does my school district receive Title I dollars?
Title I funds are targeted to the districts, schools and students with the “greatest need.” Funds flow to school districts through a formula based on the most recent Census count of poverty families residing in the state and in the district. Once the funds are sent to a district, funds flow from the district to campuses within that district that have the highest poverty rate, based on free and reduced lunch counts.
Title I schools have higher than the district’s average of poverty students. Intended beneficiaries of Title I services are students who are academically disadvantaged, not necessarily economically disadvantaged. Texas receives well over a billion dollars every year to fund Title I programs.
What services does Title I provide?
Title I funds generally are used to improve academic achievement in reading and math. Title I funds are flexible, and can be used to provide professional development for teachers; support hiring additional teachers and classroom aides; improve curriculum; enhance parent involvement; extend learning time for students who need extra help; and provide other activities that are tied to raising student achievement.
What does the term "Title I schoolwide program" mean?
A school that receives Title I funds and has a student enrollment in which 40% or more of the students are low-income, is eligible to operate a "schoolwide program." Schoolwide programs require the campus improvement plan to provide strategies to improve the academic achievement of all students in the school using Title I resources.
Schoolwide is the inclusion model for Title I services. On a schoolwide campus, all students are Title I students and all teachers are Title I teachers.
How does Title I funding break down by grade level?
What about children with disabilities?
Contact Information
For more information, contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
400 Maryland Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 301-4000
http://www.ed.gov
For more information, contact:
Texas Education Agency
NCLB Division
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 463-9374
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/nclb/
For more information, contact:
Dr. Missy Glenn,
Executive Director of Finance & Federal Programs
Kinzie Morgan Mallott,Assistant Director of Federal Programs
Birdville ISD
6125 East Belknap Street
Haltom City, Texas 76117
Title II, Part A
Title II, Part-A:
Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund
The purpose of Title II, Part-A is to increase student academic achievement through improving teacher and principal quality and increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in the classrooms and highly qualified principals and assistant principals in the school. Title II, Part-A may be used in the following activities:
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Recruiting, hiring, and retention of highly qualified personnel.
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Professional development. Improving the quality of teacher and paraprofessional workforce.
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Reducing class size.
Title IV, Part A, the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Program (SSAE)
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Title IV, Part A, the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Program (SSAE)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as authorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, established Title IV, Part A, the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Program (SSAE). The overarching goal of Title IV, Part A, is to increase the capacity of state education agencies, local education agencies, campuses, and communities to meet the following three goals:
- Provide all students access to a well-rounded education
- Improve academic outcomes by maintaining safe and healthy students
- Improve the use of technology to advance student academic achievement
ESSER - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund
About ESSER
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The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant programs are grants that are authorized by federal legislation and are administered by the Texas Education Agency.
The purpose of ESSER in general is to award subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) such as Birdville ISD to address the impact that COVID-19 has had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools.
TEA has provided the following side-by-side document to communicate requirements of each of the ESSER grants.
Needs Assessment Process
Birdville ISD Needs Assessment Process
ESSER
Birdville ISD conducted a thorough Needs Assessment process prior to drafting the ESSER Use of Funds Plan/Return to In Person Instruction and Continuity of Service Plan.
1. Surveys were distributed to students, staff and community members.
- 7,444 students in grades 3-12 completed surveys
- 4,112 adult stakeholders completed the survey
- Represented groups included every student population group
- All staff members received the survey
- Special interest group representation was provided for LULAC, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans
2. A large Stakeholder Committee met on 6/8/21 to review survey results and examine student performance data.
3. Small groups met in breakout rooms to further examine data.
4. The following focal area needs emerged:
- Tutoring during the school day
- Tutoring before/after the school day
- Counseling/social-emotional support.
- Math emerged as a high-need area, as well as ELA/Reading
5. A Public Hearing was conducted at the school board meeting on 6/28/21.
6. A 6 month follow-up meeting occurred 12/8/21. No changes were recommended to the RIPICS Plan. Additional $12,602 awarded recommended to be used in 6200 - Contracted Services.
7. A 6 month follow-up meeting occurred 6/8/22. No changes were recommended to the Use of Funds Plan or RIPICS Plan.
8. A 6 month follow-up meeting occurred 12/8/22. No changes were recommended to the Use of Funds Plan or RIPICS Plan.
9. A 6 month follow-up meeting occurred 6/8/23. No changes were recommended to the Use of Funds Plan or RIPICS Plan.
Use of Funds Summary
ESSER III Use of Funds PlanUpdated 12/8/21
Reviewed 6/8/22 - No changes needed
Reviewed 12/8/22 - No changes needed
Reviewed 6/8/23 - No changes needed
The intent and purpose of the ARP Act of 2021, ESSER III funding is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students.
Birdville ISD has an initial allocation of $26,004,497 and a remaining allocation of $13,002,248 for a grant total of $39,006,745. In December 2021 TEA allocated an additional $12,602 to Birdville ISD for a grant total of $34,185,815
The allowable window for use of these funds is March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2024.
Birdville ISD intends to use the ESSER III Funds for the following years for all categories listed below:
- 2021-2022, including summer 2022
- 2022-2023, including summer 2023
- 2023-2024, including summer 2024 (carryover period)
- Any activity authorized under Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
- Any activity authorized under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Purchasing educational technology (hardware, software, and connectivity) for students that aids in regular/substantive educational interaction between students and instructors, including low-income students and SWD, which may include assistive technology or adaptive equipment
- Providing mental health services and supports, including through implementation of evidence based full-service community schools
- Planning and implementing activities related to summer learning -- providing classroom instruction or online learning during summer months and addressing the needs of low-income students, SWD, English learners, migrant students, students experiencing homelessness, & children in foster care
- Planning and implementing activities related to supplemental afterschool programs -- providing classroom instruction or online learning addressing the needs of low-income students, SWD, English learners, migrant students, students experiencing homelessness, & children in foster care
- Addressing learning loss among LEA students, including low-income students, SWD, English learners, racial & ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, & children in foster care -- Administering and using high-quality assessments
- Addressing learning loss among LEA students, including low-income students, SWD, English learners, racial & ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, & children in foster care -- Implementing evidence-based activities to meet the comprehensive needs of students
- Other activities that are necessary to maintain the operation of and continuity of services in the LEA
- Other activities that are necessary to continuing to employ existing staff of the LEA
|
ESSER III Spending Plan |
Initial |
Remaining |
Total |
|
BISD Allocation |
26,004,497 |
13,014,850 |
39,019,347 |
|
Indirect Cost (14.139%) |
(3,221,314) |
(1,612,218) |
(4,833,532) |
|
Available for Program Expenditures |
22,783,183 |
11,402,632 |
34,185,815 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20% Minimum Required to Address “learning loss” |
5,200,900 |
2,602,970 |
7,803,870 |
|
Remaining Programs |
17,582,283 |
8,799,662 |
26,381,945 |
|
Total Program Budget |
22,783,183 |
11,402,632 |
34,185,815 |
|
ESSER III by Object |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
Total Year 1&2 |
2023-2024 |
Total Grant |
|
6100 - Salaries |
$11,052,601 |
$11,062,602 |
$22,115,203 |
$11,073,641 |
$33,188,844 |
|
6200 - Contracted Service |
$100,936 |
$100,936 |
$201,872 |
$100,937 |
$302,809 |
|
6300 - Supplies |
$88,054 |
$78,054 |
$166,108 |
$78,054 |
$244,162 |
|
6400 - Operating Costs |
$150,000 |
$150,000 |
$300,000 |
$150,000 |
$450,000 |
|
Total |
$11,391,591 |
$11,391,592 |
$22,783,183 |
$11,402,632 |
$34,185,815 |
Public Notice
The following public noticed appeared in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on June 20, 2021. In addition, it was posted to our district website on June 10, 2021. Public comments were accepted using a Google form and also through email. No comments were submitted.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Public Notice for Applying for the ESSER II/III Federal Grant Funding
For Birdville Independent School District
Birdville Independent School District (BISD) is giving public notice for applying for the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) ESSER II Federal Grant and the American Rescue Plan, ESSER III Federal Grant for funding. These applications would provide funding to the District in two major categories. One area would address the student learning loss due to COVID-19 and the second area would address the safe reopening of the public school district. The applications also deal with other areas related to COVID-19 issues such as retaining employees, operational needs of the school district due to COVID-19 issues, and teacher support.
General specifics on the grants are as follows:
ESSER II
- Time frame for the grant: Pre-award costs can be recoded from March 13, 2020 and districts would be allowed to spend funds until September 30, 2022. With the Tydings Amendment, if districts need to carryover unused funds, they would be allowed to continue spending to September 30, 2023.
- Districts would be required to follow all federal, state and local regulations and requirements for federal grant administration and fiscal spending of funds.
- District entitlement for the grant for the full grant period: $17,368,305
- Public Hearing date for ESSER II is July 22, 2021 at 7 p.m.
- DEADLINE for all questions and comments for the ESSER II Grant Application: July 15, 2021 at 5 p.m.
ESSER III
- Time frame for the grant: Pre-award costs can be recoded from March 13, 2020 and districts would be allowed to spend funds until September 30, 2023. With the Tydings Amendment, if districts need to carryover unused funds, they would be allowed to continue spending to September 30, 2024.
- Districts would be required to follow all federal, state and local regulations and requirements for federal grant administration and fiscal spending of funds.
- District entitlement for the grant for the full grant period: $39,006,745
- Public Hearing date for ESSER III is June 24, 2021 at 7 p.m.
- DEADLINE for all questions and comments for the ESSER III Grant Application: June 23, 2021 at 5 p.m.
For more information or comment, please contact the BISD’s ESSER contact:
Dr. Missy Glenn
817-547-5700
missy.glenn@birdvilleschools.net
Ley del Plan de Rescate Americano de 2021
Aviso Público para solicitar el Financiamiento de la Subvención Federal ESSER II / III
Para Distrito Escolar Independiente de Birdville
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Birdville (BISD) está dando aviso público para solicitar la Subvención Federal ESSER II de Respuesta al Coronavirus y Alivio Suplementario (CRRSA) y el Plan de Rescate Americano, Subvención Federal ESSER III para financiamiento. Estas aplicaciones proporcionarían fondos al distrito en dos categorías principales. Un área abordaría la pérdida de aprendizaje de los estudiantes debido a COVID-19 y la segunda área abordaría la reapertura segura del distrito de escuelas públicas. Las aplicaciones también tratan con otras áreas relacionadas con los problemas de COVID-19, como la retención de empleados, las necesidades operativas del distrito escolar debido a los problemas de COVID-19 y el apoyo a los maestros.
Los detalles generales de las subvenciones son los siguientes:
ESSER II
- Plazo para la subvención: los costos previos a la adjudicación se pueden volver a codificar desde el 13 de marzo de 2020 y se les permitiria distritos gastar fondos hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2022. Con la Enmienda Tydings, si los distritos necesitan traspasar los fondos no utilizados, se les permitiría continuar gastando hasta septiembre 30 de diciembre de 2023.
- Se requeriría que los distritos sigan todas las regulaciones y requisitos federales, estatales y locales para la administración de subvenciones federales y el gasto fiscal de los fondos.
- Derecho del distrito a recibir la subvención durante todo el período de la subvención: $ 17.368.305
- La fecha de la audiencia pública para ESSER II es el 22 de julio de 2021 a las 7 p.m.
- La FECHA LÍMITE para todas las preguntas y comentarios para la Solicitud de subvención ESSER II: 15 de julio de 2021 a las 5 p.m.
ESSER III
- Plazo para la subvención: los costos previos a la subvención se pueden volver a codificar desde el 13 de marzo de 2020 y se les permitiria gastar fondos hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2023. Con la Enmienda Tydings, si los distritos necesitan traspasar los fondos no utilizados, se les permitiría continuar gastando hasta septiembre 30 de diciembre de 2024.
- Se requeriría que los distritos sigan todas las regulaciones y requisitos federales, estatales y locales para la administración de subvenciones federales y el gasto fiscal de los fondos.
- Derecho del distrito a recibir la subvención durante todo el período de la subvención: $ 39.006.745
- La fecha de la audiencia pública para ESSER III es el 24 de junio de 2021 a las 7 p.m.
- La FECHA LÍMITE para todas las preguntas y comentarios de la Solicitud de subvención ESSER III: 17 de junio de 2021 a las 5 p.m.
Para obtener más información o comentarios, comuníquese con el contacto ESSER del BISD:
Dr. Missy Glenn
Teléfono: 817-547-5700
Correo electrónico: missy.glenn@birdvilleschools.net
Private Non-Profit School Participation
Private Non-profit School Participation
Birdville ISD receives supplemental federal funding to implement Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs. The programs are:
- Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs
- Title II, Part A - Teacher & Principal Training and Recruitment Fund
- Title III – English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement Act
- IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Private, non-profit schools having students who reside in the Birdville ISD attendance area may participate. Private non-profit school students may receive services provided with a proportionate share of these federal funds.
Birdville ISD must file an application each year to renew funding for federal programs. As a part of the application, the district must submit the number of students who reside in the attendance area of each public school including elementary, middle school, and senior high. Private non-profit schools are asked to provide student residency information so that students who reside in the Birdville ISD attendance areas and who attend private non-profit schools may be counted for funding purposes.
Participating private non-profit schools are subject to audits and monitoring by federal and state personnel. Private non-profit schools will need to have a signed document on file with the public school attesting to a commitment to participate or not to participate in sharing services provided with federal funds.
In addition, a private non-profit school must complete a planning process for any federal program in which it intends to participate. Sections of the appropriate application to assist in formulating a plan will be sent for any program in which an interest is indicated by the private non-profit school.
If your private non-profit school would like to participate, please contact us prior to June 1st.
BISD PNP Virtual Open House
Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Please join us for our Private Nonprofit (PNP) Virtual Open House where we will be discussing ESSA PNP equitable services, compliance requirements, qualifications, and how Birdville ISD will be supporting private nonprofit schools in obtaining access to federally funded education programs and services.
Please RSVP by April 25, 2025 — A meeting link will be provided when you RSVP.
Email: kinzie.morganmallott@birdvilleschools.net
Phone: 817-547-5787
For more information, please contact:
Kinzie Morgan Mallott
Assistant Director of Federal Programs
kinzie.morganmallott@birdvilleschools.net
817-547-5787
Parent and Family Engagement
Federal Programs Parent and Family Engagement
Overview
The goal of the Birdville Independent School District Parental and Family Engagement Policy is to promote a highly effective working partnership among families and staff. To this end, BISD has adopted the policy to ensure that we provide parents and families substantial and meaningful opportunities to participate as equal partners in the education of their children. Additionally, as per Section 1116 of Public Law 114-95 the district will support its campuses in their efforts to build capacities of the school staffs, as well as the capacities of parents, families, and community members, to work together as equal partners to succeed in improving achievement for all students.
The original policy was drafted by the BISD Parent Advisory Council (BPAC), presented to a representative group of parents, edited, made available to all parents for further review and comment, and finalized with consideration of additional input from parents. Each year, the policy content and opportunities for parent involvement has been evaluated and revised.
Goals:
- Schools promote regular, two way communication between home and school
- Parents, families, educators, and community members assist in improving student achievement by supporting family involvement in the education of their children
- Schools provide a safe and open atmosphere for parents and families to visit the school their children attend and to actively encourage parent and family support and assistance for school programs
- Schools and staff develop and deliver timely information and training to parents, including language classes
- Schools respond to such barriers as language, culture, education levels and work schedules of parents and families that may limit opportunities to participate fully in the education of their children
- Parents and families support their children’s learning at home and in school and serve as their children’s advocate
- Schools disseminate information to parents on all required Title 1 notifications
Requirements:
- Conduct annual meeting
- Offer flexible number of meetings
- Include parents in planning and review of Title 1 program
- Provide information in language parents can understand
- Build capacity of staff to work with parents
- Develop and distribute a school-parent compact and review/revise annually
- Provide information about professional qualifications of staff
- Develop and distribute a campus parent and family engagement policy and evaluate annually
For more information, contact Kinzie Morgan Mallott, Assistant Director of Federal Programs, at (817) 547-5700 or email Kinzie Morgan Mallott, Assistant Director of Federal Programs.
At-Risk/SCE
At Risk/Compensatory Education
State compensatory education funds were authorized by the legislature to provide financial support for programs and/or services designed by school districts to increase the achievement of students at risk of dropping out of school. State law requires districts to use student performance data from the state's legislatively mandated assessment instrument and any other state achievement tests, including norm-referenced tests approved by the State Board of Education. The testing data is used to identify students as at-risk. The district must use state compensatory funds to provide accelerated intensive instruction to students who have not performed satisfactorily or who are at risk of dropping out of school.
At Risk Eligibility Criteria
A student at risk of dropping out of school includes each student who is under 21 years of age and who:
Please note: Students are not considered at-risk based on any other factors like economically disadvantaged, disability, dyslexia, homebound, 504, special education, etc.
- is in prekindergarten, kindergarten or grade 1, 2, or 3 and did not perform satisfactorily on a readiness test or assessment instrument administered during the current school year;
- is in grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 and did not maintain an average equivalent to 70 on a scale of 100 in two or more subjects in the foundation curriculum during a semester in the preceding or current school year or is not maintaining such an average in two or more subjects in the foundation curriculum in the current semester;
- was not advanced from one grade level to the next for one or more school years;
- did not perform satisfactorily on an assessment instrument administered to the student under Subchapter B, Chapter 39, and who has not in the previous or current school year subsequently performed on that instrument or another appropriate instrument at a level equal to at least 110 percent of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument;
- is pregnant or is a parent;
- has been placed in an alternative education program in accordance with Section 37.006 during the preceding or current school year;
- has been expelled in accordance with Section 37.007 during the preceding or current school year;
- is currently on parole, probation, deferred prosecution, or other conditional release;
- was previously reported through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) to have dropped out of school;
- is a student of limited English proficiency, as defined by Section 29.052;
- is in the custody or care of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services or has, during the current school year, been referred to the department by a school official, officer of the juvenile court, or law enforcement official;
- is homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 11302, and its subsequent amendments; or
- resides in the preceding school year or resided in the current school year in a residential placement facility in the district, including a detention facility, substance abuse treatment facility, emergency shelter, psychiatric hospital, halfway house, or foster group home.
- has been incarcerated or has a parent or guardian who has been incarcerated, within the lifetime of the student, in a penal institution as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code.
- is enrolled in a school district or open-enrollment charter-school, or a campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school, that is designated as a dropout recovery school under Section 39.0548.
Families Experiencing Homelessness
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act was originally authorized in 1987 and most recently re-authorized in December 2015 by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Everyone between the ages of 4 and 21 on September 1st of the school year may have the right to enrollment if they qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act. This federal legislation protects the rights of students living in one of the situations:
- Does not live with a parent or legal guardian.
- Living temporarily doubled up with friends or family due to loss of housing or economic hardship.
- Living in a hotel/motel due to a recent loss of housing and economic hardship.
- Living in a shelter (homeless, domestic violence, run-away).
- Sleeping in a campground, car, abandoned building, or another place not designated for, or ordinarily used as regular housing for people.
- Living in substandard housing (no electricity or water).
- Participating in a transitional housing program.
- Does not have school records.
Under federal and state law, children and youth experiencing homelessness have a right to a free, appropriate public education (FAPE). The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (federal law) provides assistance to states to help them ensure educational rights and protection for children and youth experiencing homelessness. This program helps State Educational Agencies ensure that homeless children, including preschoolers and youths, have equal access to FAPE, including public preschool education, as provided to other children and youth. Consistent with the McKinney-Vento Act, children experiencing homelessness are to be provided services comparable to those received by other students in the school they attend, including transportation services, and education programs for which such students are otherwise eligible, such as services provided under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 or similar state or local programs and programs for students with disabilities.
Children and Youth experiencing homelessness are guaranteed the following:
- The right to immediate enrollment in school, even if lacking paperwork normally required for enrollment.
- The right to attend school in his/her school of origin (if this is requested by the parent and is feasible) or in the school in the attendance area where the family or youth is currently residing.
- Automatic eligibility for any nutrition services available at the school.
- The right to receive transportation to his/her school of origin, if this is requested by the parent and is feasible.
- The right to services comparable to those received by housed schoolmates, including transportation and supplemental educational services.
- The right to attend school along with children not experiencing homelessness. Segregation based on a student's status as homeless is strictly prohibited.
- The posting of homeless students' rights in all schools and other places around the community.
Birdville ISD ensures that services are provided that support our families and students during a time of hardship and transition. We treat our families with dignity and respect to empower them to better their living situation and support our student's educational environment.
Birdville ISD residency surveys are available at every campus and online.
For additional McKinney-Vento information, and to determine if your child can enroll under the McKinney-Vento Act, contact the BISD McKinney-Vento Liaison, Kinzie Morgan Mallot, Assistant Director of Federal Programs, 817-547-5787 Email Kinzie Morgan-Mallot.
TEA Resources and Information for students experiencing homelessness
TEHCY, Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth, Website: https://www.theotx.org/
Resources and Information
- Clothing Resources
- Dental Resources
- Emergency Shelters and Housing Options
- Food Resources
- Legal Aid
- General Services/Case Management
- Medical Resources
- School Supplies
- Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth Office
- College Information for Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- Information for Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- Local Educational Agency Liaison Duties Under the McKinney-Vento Act
Clothing Resources
Clothes Connection & Supply Depot
Phone: 817-547-3990
Address: 5308 E. Belknap Street, Haltom City, TX 76117
Open annually during the school year.
Hours of Operation for the 2024-25 School Year: Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Additional hours at the beginning of the school year.
Bring your eligibility letter from the Child Nutrition department or referral form to the Clothes Connection during the hours of operation.
>Visit the Clothes Connection & Supply Depot website
Northeast Emergency Distribution-N.E.E.D West Office
Phone: 817-759-1506
Address: 5028 Broadway, Haltom City, TX 76117
NEED West serves people residing in zip codes 76111, 76117, 76118, 76137, 76148, 76180, and 76182.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 10:00 AM. to 2:45 PM
Their services include food, personal care items, clothing, and TXU electrical assistance when funds are available.
>Visit the Northeast Emergency Distribution-N.E.E.D West Office website
Texas Health and Human Services
Find help for resources, food, health, housing, and more.
Call 211 or (877) 547-7905
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024: 9:00 AM-1:00PM and 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 7, 2024: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
- Saturday, August 10, 2024: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
- Closed during school holidays and half days
Dental Resources
Catholic Charities Dental Clinic
Catholic Charities Fort Worth provides high-quality dental care with a fee structure designed for low and moderate-income families.
Phone: 817-289-3882
>Visit the Catholic Charities website
Cook Children's Neighborhood Clinic-Dental
Must live in Tarrant County
Accepts Medicaid and CHIP. Fee-based on income.
Phone: 817-347-4600
Address: 2600 East Berry Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76105
Dental Health Arlington
A non-profit, low-cost dental resource serving southeast Tarrant County families. Must live in Tarrant County.
Bring photo ID, proof of Tarrant County residency, and proof of income.
Phone: 817-277-1165
Address: 501 West Sanford, Suite 11, Arlington, Texas 76010
>Visit the Dental Health Arlington website
DentaQuest State Government Program
Provides Medicaid and Chip dental referrals.
Phone: 1-800-508-6781
Emergency Shelters and Housing Options
ACH Youth Emergency Shelter
Serves: Youth
Phone: 817-335-4673
Address: 3712 Wichita Street, Fort Worth, Texas
>For more information visit the ACH Youth Emergency Shelter website
Arlington Life Shelter
Serves: Families
Phone: 817-344-1801
Address: 325 W. Division Street, Arlington, Texas
>For more information visit the Arlington Life Shelter website
Presbyterian Night Shelter
Serves: Women and Children
Phone: 817-632-7429
Address: 2320 Poplar Fort Worth, Texas
>For more information visit the Presbyterian Night Shelter website
Union Gospel Mission
Serves: Families
Phone: (817) 339-2553
Address 1321 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Tarrant County Rental Assistance
CEC
Phone: 817-281-1164
Address: 6250 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Affordable Housing for Families
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Phone: 817-923-9192
Address: 1065 West Magnolia Suite A, Fort Worth, Texas
Food Resources
Community Enrichment Center-CEC
Phone: 817-281-1164
Address: 6250 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Free groceries for qualified individuals and families.
Hours of Operations: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday and 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Thursday
>For more information visit the Community Enrichment Center website
Northeast Emergency Distribution-N.E.E.D. West Office
Phone: 817-759-1506
Address: 5028 Broadway, Haltom City, TX 76117
NEED West serves people residing in zip codes 76111, 76117, 76118, 76137, 76148, 76180, and 76182.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Their services include food, personal care items, clothing, and TXU Electricity assistance when funds are available.
>For more information visit the Northeast Emergency Distribution-N.E.E.D West Office website
Tarrant Area Food Bank
TAFB Mobile Food Pantry Schedule
Texas Health and Human Services
Find help for resources, food, health, housing, and more.
Call 211 or (877) 547-7905
Legal Aid
Legal Aid of North Texas
Phone: 817-336-3943
To apply for services, please call the intake line above.
Monday – Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Applications are made by appointment only.
Address: 600 East Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, Texas
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
>For more information visit the Legal Aid of North Texas website
Texas A&M University Law Clinic-Family & Veterans Advocacy Clinic
Serves: Children and Adults
Phone: 817-212-4123 to set up an appointment. No email or walk-up appointments are accepted.
Address: 307 West 7th Street, Suite LL50, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 (Located in the Star-Telegram Building.)
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Evening appointments are available.
>For more information visit the Texas A&M Law Clinic website
General Services/Case Management
Catholic Charities
Phone: 817-534-0814
Address: 249 West Thornhill Drive, Fort Worth, Texas
>For more information visit the Catholic Charities website
Community Enrichment Center-Homeless Family Program
Phone: 817-281-1164
Address: 6250 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
>For more information visit the Community Enrichment Center website
Cornerstone Assistance Center
Phone: 817-632-6000
Address: 3500 Noble Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas
>For more information visit the Cornerstone Assistance Center website
Domestic Violence Housing Program
Phone: 817-218-1164
Address: 6250 North East Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas
>Visit For more information visit the Domestic Violence Housing Program website
The Gatehouse
Phone: 817-912-0317
Address: 670 Westport Parkway, Grapevine, Texas
>For more information visit the Gatehouse website
Fort Worth Housing Solutions
Phone: 817-923-9192
Address: 1065 West Magnolia Suite A, Fort Worth, Texas
Gill's Children Foundation
Phone: 817-332-5070
Address: 555 Hemphill Street, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas
>For more information visit the Gill Children's Foundation website
Texas ReEntry Service
Phone: 817-834-2833
Address: 610 South Jennings Avenue, Fort Worth
>Visit the Texas ReEntry Services website
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Phone: 817-413-4000
Address: 8701 Bedford Euless Road, Hurst, Texas 76053
Medical Resources
MHMR Tarrant County 24-Hour Crisis Hotline
Phone: 817-335-3022
>For more information visit the MHMR Tarrant County website
JPS, John Peter Smith, Connection - JPS Health Network
JPS Connection provides affordable access to healthcare with an inexpensive co-pay for doctor appointments.
Paperwork for Financial Assistance-English
Psychiatric Emergency /JPS Hospital
Phone: 817-921-3431
Address: 1500 Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas
>For more information visit the JPS Psychiatric Emergency Center website
North Texas Area Community Health Centers
Phone: 817-625-4254
Addresses:
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2106 North Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas
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3213 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas
>For more information visit the North Texas Area Community Health Centers website
Tarrant County Public Health
Phone: 817-321-4700
Address: 1101 South Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas
>For more information visit the Tarrant County Public Health website
CEC
Supportive Counseling for Children and Adolescents by appointment
After-School Tutoring: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 for elementary-aged children. Snacks included.
Phone: 817-281-1164 817-766-6978
6250 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
School Supplies
Clothes Connection & Supply Depot
Phone: 817-547-3990
Address: 5308 E. Belknap Street, Haltom City, TX 76117
Open annually during the school year through April 15th.
Hours of Operation for the 2022-23 School Year: Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Additional hours may be available at the beginning of the school year.
*Hours open to families before the start of school:
Monday, August 8, 2022: 9:00 AM-1:00PM and 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 9, 2022: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Saturday, August 13, 2022: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Closed during school holidays and half days
Bring your eligibility letter from the Child Nutrition department or referral form to the Clothes Connection during the hours of operation.
>Visit the Clothes Connection & Supply Depot website
>For more information visit the Clothes Connection & Supply Depot website
RefreshBISD is also another way that CEC empowers change in the lives of disadvantaged families and students within the Birdville school district. RefreshBISD is a one-day back-to-school event that provides not only backpacks and school supplies to families in need but also helpful resources and a chance to connect with churches within our community.
To find out more, visit www.refreshbisd.com
Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth Office
Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Support
Resources and services to ensure that all Texas children living in homeless situations have the opportunity to enroll in, attend, and succeed in school.
For more information on your local TEHCY Program, please contact your Regional McKinney-Vento Liaison. In addition, please feel free to contact the TEA TEHCY Program Staff
Phone: 512-463-9414
College Information for Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Helping Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Access College Financial Aid
I Want to go to College: Now What?
See the following information that can help you make decisions about college. https://nche.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ED-i-want-to-go-to-college.pdf
Are you eligible to take the SAT without fees?
See the following information to see if you are eligible to waive the fees to take the SAT. https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-fee-waiver-student-brochure.pdf
How can I pay for college?
Equal Scholarship Awards Program for Homeless Youth
Higher Education and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) from Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth
NAEHCY Scholarship for Homeless Youth
Scholarship for Adult Students in Scholastic Transition
The School House Connection Scholarship
Financial Aid Requirement
In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2022-2023 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:
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Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
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Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or
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Submit a signed opt-out form.
*Update as of October 1, 2021: The 2022-2023 FAFSA form is now open! Visit the Federal Student Aid webpage to learn more, or to apply for help. For more information regarding TASFA, please visit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid webpage. A student may opt out of the financial aid application graduation requirement if:
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A parent or guardian submits a signed form;
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The student is 18 years of age or older and submits a signed form; or
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A school counselor authorizes the student to decline to complete and submit the application for a good cause.
Financial Aid Application Opt-Out Form
Financial Aid Application Opt-Out Form - SPANISH
See your Counselor for help on these applications to find out your eligibility for either FASFA or TASFA.
Information for Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Without a birth certificate, Texas ID card or license, and Social Security card, you cannot function in our society. But many youth experiencing homelessness and foster care enter adulthood without their critical documents. The requirements and processes to obtain these documents can be overwhelmingly complex and many have difficulty providing the needed items to obtain these documents. A new 2019 law provides that young people who are experiencing homelessness or are in foster care can get a free Texas birth certificate, state ID, or driver's license and encounter less restrictive requirements about proof of residency and not need a parent to obtain their birth certificate.
If youth or advocates still need assistance with obtaining their Identification documents or have other general questions about the process, please reach out to your school counselor or you can reach out to the Texas Foster Youth Justice Project at the (toll-free) hotline at 1-877-313- 3688 or you can email at info@texasfosteryouth.org.
How Homeless and Unaccompanied Youth Can Get Their Texas Birth Certificate and Texas ID Card and Texas Driver’s License
The information on how to get a birth certificate, Texas ID, and/or driver's license was obtained from TRLA, Texas Rio Grand Legal Aid.
Certification Form to Obtain Legal Forms
Certification Form to Obtain a Driver's Licence
How to apply for SNAP to get Food for Free
If you are an unaccompanied, homeless youth, you may qualify for SNAP. Talk to your counselor to learn more about this or go to the site below.
Local Educational Agency Liaison Duties Under the McKinney-Vento Act
Each local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youths shall ensure that–
(i) homeless children and youths are identified by school personnel through outreach and coordination activities with other entities and agencies.
(ii) homeless children and youths are enrolled in and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in, schools of that local educational agency.
(iii) homeless families and homeless children and youths have access to and receive educational services for which such families, children, and youths are eligible, including services through Head Start programs (including Early Head Start programs), early intervention services under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other preschool programs administered by the local educational agency.
(iv) homeless families and homeless children and youths receive referrals to health care services, dental services, mental health, and substance abuse services, housing services, and other appropriate services.
(v) the parents or guardians of homeless children and youths are informed of the educational and related opportunities available to their children and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children.
(vi) public notice of the educational rights of homeless children and youths is disseminated in locations frequented by parents or guardians of such children and youths, and unaccompanied youths, including schools, shelters, public libraries, and soup kitchens, in a manner and form understandable to the parents and guardians of homeless children and youths, and unaccompanied youths.
(vii) enrollment disputes are mediated in accordance with this law.
(viii) the parent or guardian of a homeless child or youth, and any unaccompanied youth, is fully informed of all transportation services, including transportation to the school of origin, and is assisted in accessing transportation.
(ix) school personnel providing services under this law receive professional development and other support.
(x) unaccompanied youths—
- are enrolled in school;
- have opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic standards as the State establishes for other children and youth, including through implementation of partial credit procedures; and
- are informed of their status as independent students and are able to obtain assistance from the local educational agency liaison to receive verification of such status for purposes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Summer School
Birdville Summer School Programs
Our mission is to provide our students with supplemental summer programs based on a curriculum aligned to standards, instruction based on best practices, and an assessment system that relies on data to make informed decisions beneficial to the needs of all learners.
Summer school programming includes courses developed for academic intervention, accelerated instruction, credit recovery, educational enrichment activities, and high school-level course acceleration. Some programs have specific qualification criteria and require an invitation to participate. For questions about which summer school opportunities may be appropriate for your student, please contact your child’s counselor.