"Within the crucible of a community undertaking
the deep work of organizing, there are no leaders distinct from
followers. The most humble lead the highest, and we are all transformed
as a result."
- Cesar Chavez
Migratory youth are children who change schools during the year, often crossing school district and state lines, to follow work in agriculture, fishing, dairies, or the logging industry.
Overview
Summary of purpose for migrant education and eligibility requirements
for participation.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Report
This report examines the most pressing academic needs of migrant students. The study is organized according to several critical areas of concern including pre-school, reading, mathematics, high school graduation, and out-of-school youth. The academic performance of migrant students is analyzed in relationship to programs and services provided by the Migrant Education Program.
Funding
Funding information and a list of currently funded agencies.
Guidance Document to private schools
This document presents information concerning some key No Child Left Behind (NCLB) provisions, questions and answers regarding the participation of private school students, teachers, and other educational personnel in the programs.
Legislative Analyst's Office Report
Report of California's Migrant Education Program, prepared by the California Legislative Analyst's Office.
Migrant Education Program Application
Migrant Education Program (MEP) regions may apply for funding using the Regional Application document. Regions are considered to be the sub-grantee from the California Department of Education (CDE) / MEP which receives direct funding from the United States Department of Education / Office of Migrant Education.
The District Service Agreement is the application by which districts apply for sub-grant funding through the local MEP region with final granting of funds authorized by CDE / MEP.
Migrant Education School Readiness Program
A statewide home-based and school-based family education that assists migratory parents to increase their literacy and parenting skills so they can prepare their children, birth to seven years of age, to become successful learners.
Programs and Services
Statewide programs and services coordinated by California's Migrant
Education Program.
Directory of regional offices where migrant services are provided both by regional and district staff.
Resources
Programs that offer services to migrant students.
State Parent Advisory Committee
This committee participates in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the state Migrant Education program.
State Service Delivery Plan for Migrant Education
This plan provides essential guidance for Migrant Education regional and district programs in helping our migrant students reach the academic standards the California Department of Education has set for all students. The plan corresponds to the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Report and serves as the guidance document for program planning and development, monitoring, and evaluation.
Summer and Intersession Program Frequently Asked Questions
Summer and Intersession program funding is intended to support the unique educational needs of migrant children and the additional costs associated with operating these programs. These frequently asked questions were developed to provide Regional Offices and districts guidance on federal and state requirements relative to summer and intersession programs, but more specifically to address questions involving when summer services can be counted for funding purposes.
