Federal Programs

The goal of the Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy is to provide the best learning environment that is available to meet the needs of our students. The funds provided by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) legislation supplement our efforts by providing additional teachers and aides to work with struggling learners and supplemental materials for those students who need a variety of strategies to meet the state's standards for achievement.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Information

At Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy, we are committed to supporting homeless children and youth so they can access a stable, quality education. Our services follow the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and Alabama state guidelines.

What Is Homelessness?

A student is considered homeless if they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Examples include:

Sharing housing with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship (“doubled-up”)
Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or campgrounds due to lack of housing
Residing in emergency, transitional, or domestic violence shelters
Abandoned in hospitals
Awaiting foster care placement
Living in cars, parks, public spaces, substandard housing, bus or train stations
Migratory children and youth in any of the above situations

Unaccompanied youth—students not living with a parent or guardian—may also qualify.

Support Services

Our Homeless Liaison can help families access:

School uniforms and supplies
Medical, dental, and mental health services
Transportation assistance
Domestic violence prevention resources and crisis contacts
Referrals to school-based programs and community agencies

For more information, please contact Floretta P. Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy's Homeless Liaison at 251-373-2920.