Migrant Education Program

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The Migrant Education Program (East Multnomah County, Region 26) provides education services and support that address migrant students’ needs and ensure that migratory children who move among the states are not penalized in any manner by disparities among states in curriculum, graduation requirements, or state academic content and student academic achievement standards. Funds ensure that migratory children not only are provided with appropriate education services (including supportive services) that address their special needs but also that such children receive full and appropriate opportunities to meet the same challenging academic standards that all children are expected to meet.

The goal of the Migrant Education Program is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a GED) that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment.

MEP provides services to eligible students in Centennial, Corbett, David Douglas, Gresham Barlow, Parkrose, and Reynolds School Districts. Federal funds are allocated by formula to SEAs, based on each state’s per pupil expenditure for education and counts of eligible migratory children, age 3 through 21, residing within the state.

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Program Manager
Kristen Sheaffer

(503) 257-1553
ksheaffe@mesd.k12.or.us

Recruiter & Graduation Specialist
Martina Bell

(503) 257-1687
mbell@mesd.k12.or.us

Lead Recruiter
Rodrigo Garcia

(503) 257-1688
rgarcia@mesd.k12.or.us

Family Engagement & School Readiness
Sonia Galán
(503) 257-1637
sgalan@mesd.k12.or.us

Graduation Specialist
Josue Ramirez
(503) 257-1633
jramire@mesd.k12.or.us

School Readiness Specialist
Alyssa Walker-Keller
(503) 257-1584
akeller@mesd.k12.or.us

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Migrant Education Pre-School: MESD provides children (ages 3-5) with learning opportunities for cognitive, social, emotional and motor skills development in English and their native Spanish language. Home visits with preschool parents provide them specialized training and materials to support their child’s development and growth. Incoming kindergarten students participate in a summer preschool class to prepare for kindergarten.

Migrant Education Summer School: MESD provides a supplemental summer extension for K–12th grade students eligible for Migrant Education Program services during the summer months, with a focus on reading, math and high school graduation, as well as evening English class designed for out of school youth ages 14-21 who reside at a local migrant labor camp.

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Measurable Program Outcomes

The Oregon Migrant Education Program has selected four areas to focus resources and support:
•     Kindergarten Readiness (Summer)
•     Reading (Summer)
•     Math (Summer)
•     Graduation (Regular school year and summer)

2014-2015 End of Year Program Evaluation (PDF)

Local Services for 2015-2016

Academic Support
•     Support of high school students to ensure graduation
•     Track attendance and grades
•     Communicate with parents about attendance and grades
•     Encourage participation in school extra-curricular activities
•     Provide small group and one-on-one instruction in Path to Scholarships curriculum to prepare students for college
•     Offer volunteer opportunities during the regular school year and summer
•     Pay for credit recovery courses
•     Eight high school students participate in the week-long Migrant Student Leadership Institute (MSLI) at OSU every summer
•     Provide summer school for K–8th grade students
•     Provide summer preschool classroom in partnership with Mt. Hood CC Head Start for incoming kindergarten students who have not participated in a preschool program
•     College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) and High School Equivalency Program (HEP)

Parent Engagement
•    Monthly parent meetings with topics including: How to Access your Child's School, Graduation Requirements, Immunizations, Immigration, Reading, Math, College, Kindergarten Readiness
•     Provide Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings
•     Assist parents with communication needs between home and school
•     Encourage parents to participate in school events, parent-teacher conferences, etc.
•     Conduct home visits with parents as needed

Additional Support and Services
•     Automatic free breakfast and lunch
•     Accident Insurance for 3-21 year olds (includes coverage for sports)
•     Migrant Education Hotline for families in need
•     Local, state and national social service referrals

Eligibility Requirements

Move
•     Within the past 36 months with the intent to seek or obtain qualifying work
•     Children (ages 0-21, not graduated) moved with or to join working parent or guardian

Work
•     Seasonal or Temporary
•     Agriculture, Fishing, Canneries, Forestry, Nurseries, Poultry Plants, Beef Processing, Dairies