Migrant education supports two kinds of programs designed to
strengthen the school, community, and family experiences of children
and their families. Some programs are developed locally by migrant
education regional offices in collaboration with the school districts
that enroll migratory students. Other programs are administered
statewide and are designed to meet specific needs of students,
such as those related to the identification and recruitment of
migrant families, parent involvement, and student leadership.
Both types of programs are described below.
Whatever program is developed with migrant education funds must
be supplemental to other state and federal categorical funding.
Currently, over 300,000 migrant students are eligible for services
in 565 school districts throughout the state. Therefore, the Migrant
Education Program (MEP) provides services to migrant students
in over half of all school districts in California.
Locally Developed Programs
These programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated through
the collaborative efforts of MEP, staff at the migrant education
regional offices, and educators at the school and district levels.
Every effort is made to base the content and methodology of the
programs on the needs of migratory children and their families.
The services focus on five major themes: standards and assessment;
teaching and learning; professional development; partnerships
among schools, parents, families, and communities; and funding
and governance.
Statewide-Administered Programs
The programs listed below are provided throughout California and are available to all eligible migratory children. More information about the programs is available from the source cited with each program.
Binational Migrant Education Program
The Binational Migrant Education Program is an international program between Mexico and the United States. It provides direct services to migrant students who travel between the two countries. As part of the program, teachers from Mexico spend six to eight weeks during the summer in a California school district in sharing culture and teaching strategies to support migrant students. The Migrant, Indian, International Education Office and the Mexican Consulate collaborate on this project.
Edda Caraballo, Consultant
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-319-0396
ecarabal@cde.ca.gov
Identification and Recruitment (I&R)
The I&R Program coordinates all activities regarding eligibility requirements, recruiter and data entry professional development, and student data collection. Statewide migrant recruiters and data entry specialists implement the State I & R Plan. The State I & R staff ensures that all federal reporting requirements are met as well as coordinates all activities related to the Migrant Student Information (MSIN) Network, the student database for migrant records.
Migrant, Indian, and International Education Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento CA. 95814
Phone: 916-319-0851
Fax: 916-319-0139
Migrant State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC)
The Migrant SPAC is comprised of two representatives from each region. The mission of the SPAC is to assure that migrant students have the same opportunities to reach excellence and meet academic standards through support and academic services. As an advisory council, the SPAC meets 12 times per year and holds a State Parent Conference in the spring.
Migrant, Indian, and International Education Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-319-0851
Fax: 916-319-0139
Migrant Student Information Network (MSIN)
The MSIN is an Intranet site for exclusive use by migrant staff. It requires a password to log on and provides information like an electronic file cabinet to statewide migrant education staff regarding program requirements and documents within the California Migrant Education Program.
Migrant, Indian, and International Education Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-319-0851
Web site: Migrant Student Information Network (Outside Source)
Mini-Corps Program
The Mini-Corps Program provides tutoring to migratory students to give them the academic and social support they need to succeed in their course work and stay in school. The tutors come from a migrant family background and are full-time college students who are pursuing teaching credentials. Mini-Corps tutors work with migratory students during the school year and summer school as role models to strengthen the relationships among students, teachers, family members, and members of the community.
Maria Avila, Director
510 Bercut Drive, Suite Q
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-446-4603
Fax: 916-446-9271
mavila@bcoe.butte.k12.ca.us
Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS)
The PASS Program assists migratory students in grades nine to twelve to receive credits toward graduation. The courses of study, available in English and Spanish, are designed to supplement the regular program of instruction and help migratory students stay in school.
Guido Prambs, Director
Fresno County Office of Education
2840 E. Floradora Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
Phone: 559-265-4007
Fax: 559-264-8326
pass@fcoe.org
Statewide Student Leadership Institute, UCLA
The UCLA Student Leadership Institute provides tenth and eleventh grade migrant students the opportunity to participate in a rigorous, five-week, residential, academic program emphasizing leadership. In addition, the students receive information on college admission requirements and financial assistance. The Student Leadership Institute prepares students for a smooth transition to post-secondary education.
Migrant, Indian, and International Education Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-319-0851
Fax: 916-319-0139
