HEP is the abbreviation for the Homeless Education Program. 

The Dallas ISD | Homeless Education Program (HEP) supports homeless students and their families through the funding of the McKinney-Vento Act.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires the immediate enrollment of children and youth experiencing homelessness, even in the absence of records normally required for enrollment. School is the safest place to be for children who may be in danger.

Our Purpose

To establish stability for children and youth in transition, with a focus on basic needs, academic support, and emergency assistance, so that they may succeed holistically in school and in life.

Our Vision

To empower and encourage confidence, inspiration, independence, and stability with every homeless child and youth in the Dallas ISD.

Our Mission

To provide strategic advocacy of services that inspire confidence, create opportunities, and establishes stability for Dallas ISD children and youth in transition in order for them to succeed in school.

Services Provided by the Homeless Education Program Include:

Assist with enrollment advocacy following the McKinney -Vento Act standards, school transportation, school uniforms and school supplies.

Provide emergency food and hygiene items.

Offer referrals to additional resources for food, housing, and other specific needs.

Provide referrals to counseling and medical services as needed.

McKinney-Vento training is available to shelters, parents, community organizations, and District personnel.

LGBTQ outreach resources and support.

As we process through our current shifting situation with COVID-19, we offer out considerations and emergency resources to support our students & families experiencing homelessness.

Call Us:

Dallas ISD |Homeless Education Program Main Line: 972-749-5750

Email Us: 

homelesseducation@dallasisd.org

ASHLEY MARSHALL, MANAGER | DISTRICT HOMELESS LIAISON | 972-749-5789

AsMarshall@dallasisd.org 

Mary Lara | Administrative Assistant

MLara@dallasisd.org                     

Rosemary Rodriguez | Coordinator

rosemrodriguez@dallasisd.org 

Sakia Johnson | Coordinator

Sakjohnson@dallasisd.org

Yadira Coggins | Coordinartor

ycoggins@dallasisd.org 

 Let's Talk Tap:

We also invite you to send us your questions, concerns, suggestions, and compliments Let's Talk. A member of the Dallas ISD | Homeless Education Program (HEP) who can best address your comment will be notified.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a homeless crisis, please call 1-888-411-6802 (Homeless Crisis Hot Line)

In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or contact our district office at (972) 925-3700.