Burris Laboratory School is committed to supporting students and families who may be experiencing housing instability. This page includes the Burris plan, information about student rights, and resources for families who may qualify for services.
Get Help
If you have questions or need support, please contact the Burris office. We are here to help families connect with resources and services.
- Phone: 765-285-1131
- Address: 2201 W. University Ave., Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
Who This Applies To
If any of the situations below apply to your family
- in a Shelter
- in a Motel or campground due to lack of accommodation
- in a car, park, abandoned building or bus/train station
- doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
Use the resources below or contact the Homeless Liaison
- Education for Homeless Children and Youth Plan (PDF)
- Parent’s Guide to Rights of Homeless Children and Youth (PDF)
- Homeless Parent Information (PDF)
- Homeless Youth Information (PDF)
State and Federal Resources Directory
- LEA McKinney-Vento Dispute Resolution Procedure pdf
- LEA McKinney-Vento Eligibility Notification pdf
- LEA McKinney-Vento Dispute Resolution Form pdf
- Parent McKinney-Vento Eligibility Appeal Form pdf
- Tip Sheet – SNAP Benefits pdf
- Tip Sheet – SSI (social security) Benefits pdf
- Tip Sheet – Trauma Informed Care pdf
- National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty
- School House Connection
- National Association for the Education of Homeless Children & Youth (NAEHCY)
- National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)
- U.S. Department of Education
- Human Trafficking FAQs pdf
Newsletters and Bulletins Related to Resources and Supports
- McKinney-Vento – National Center for Homeless Education
- McKinney-Vento: Homeless Children & Youth FAQ pdf
- Tip Sheet – McKinney-Vento Use of Funds pdf
- Tip Sheet – Verification of Homelessness
- Homeless Students’ Rights
- McKinney-Vento FAQs pdf
- NAEHCY McKinney-Vento FAQs
- Tip Sheet – McKinney-Vento & School Fees pdf
The Homeless Liaison for the Burris Laboratory School Corporation is:
Courtney Rahtbun
Elementary/High Ability Counselor
2201 W University Avenue
Muncie, Indiana 47304
765-285-8499
caharnish@bsu.edu