McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act

The McKinney-Vento Children and Youth Homeless Education Program implemented in Etowah County Schools is designed to provide services to homeless children and youth ensuring that they have the same opportunity as non-homeless children to meet with school success. The program addresses concerns that homeless students may face in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school. Etowah County Schools strives to make a positive difference in the lives of homeless students.

Purposes of the Program
  • To provide free and appropriate education for homeless students.
  • To provide the tools, services, and support to enable homeless students to meet challenging academic standards.
  • To increase the identification of homeless children in Etowah County Schools
  • To increase the awareness among community agencies, parents and school personnel of the services available to these students.
  • Please see Student Support Services for additional information. If assistance is needed, contact Social Workers.
Social Workers' Contact Information and School Assignments

Hope Whitaker – 256-438-3786 - hope_whitaker@ecboe.org Lottie Hawkins – 256-490-0321 - lottie_hawkins@ecboe.org Cindy Kirkland – 256-458-3797 - cindy_kirkland@ecboe.org

Hope Whitaker: Carlisle Elem., Duck Spring Elem., John S. Jones Elem., Rainbow Middle, Sardis Middle, Sardis High, Southside Elem., Southside High, and Whitesboro Elem.

Lottie Hawkins: Gaston Elem., Gaston High, Glencoe Elem., Glencoe Middle, Hokes Bluff Elem., Hokes Bluff Middle, Highland Elem.

Cindy Kirkland: Glencoe High, Hokes Bluff High, Ivalee Elem., West End Elem., and West End High