MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) is a comprehensive framework used in schools to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students. It is based on a tiered system that provides increasing levels of support to students depending on their needs. For students participating in the McKinney Vento support our support is rooted in three essential domains: Academic & Attendance Support, Behavior Intervention, and Connection to Community Resources & Partners.
For seven years HLPUSD's Office of Equity and Access has partnered with the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless. Since the beginning of this partnership many families facing housing instability have been referred and have received services and resources.
Each school year the office of Equity and Access monitors and supports students in the McKinney Vento program attendance, academic progress, enrollment status, and identify AB216/1806 candidates.
In 2023 HLPUSD partnered with local businesses to provide high school seniors in the McKinney Vento program with Senior Portraits, Cap and Gown assistance, and graduation grab bag.
High school students participating in the McKinney Vento program are provided additional support through tours of local colleges.
Providing gift cards can provide temporary relief for a family in need of food or clothing by giving them the flexibility and autonomy to purchase the items they need most. Our district manages the distribution of the cards through an intake process with a district counselor.
Laundry services and resources are provided to families to alleviate the financial burden of doing laundry. Our district has partnered with a laundry service that will wash and fold families laundry while providing them the freedom to focus on other task.