Migrant Education Program

CONTACT US
The Minnesota Department of Education partners with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. (TVOC) Migrant Education Services department to–

• Identify and recruit migrant children ages 0-21 who have not received a high school diploma or equivalent
• Determine eligibility for the Title IC Minnesota Migrant Education Program
• Collect all Minimum Data Elements for migrant student records
• Manage the state migrant education data base (MIS2000)
• Manage the national migrant education data base (MSIX)
• Conduct quality control measures, such as re-interviews
  (Minnesota Migrant Education Services Hotline – 800-890-4853)

Minnesota Department of Education Migrant Education Program – The Minnesota Migrant Education Program (MEP) provides educational and support services to eligible migrant children and youth. Some school districts in the states of Minnesota and North Dakota have summer Migrant Education Programs for school-age children.  Summer Migrant Education Programs are funded through the state of Minnesota and North Dakota. Major funding within the program includes: MN Title I Part C, ND Title I, CTC, USDA, Special Education, and School District Funding.

• Notice of Authority to Request Records – The MDE contracts with the Midwest Migrant Education Resource Center (MMERC) and Tri Valley Opportunity Council (TVOC) to identify and support migratory students. These agencies, under MDE’s supervision, are authorized to request and obtain any educational information and/or data not limited to transcripts, assessment scores, and health-related requests such as immunizations, vision and dental information. Districts are expected to comply with records requests from MMERC and TVOC following the required procedures under FERPA to record disclosures.
• Responsibilities of Migrant Liaisons and Certified Migrant Liaisons – Districts are asked to assign a migrant liaison and provide their contact information in MDE-ORG. Districts may also authorize their migrant liaison to receive ‘Certified’ status through additional training.

Requests

• Title IC MEP Certification & Database Training Request: Please fill out this form if you need training for the Migrant Education Program in any of the areas listed below. If your MEP eligibility certification is expired or going to expire soon, please fill out this form to request the Title IC MEP Eligibility Refresher Training.
  Recruitment Request – If you would like a recruiter to determine if you or someone you know is eligible for the Migrant Education Program or if you would like recruitment in your area, click here.
• Resource Request – Looking for resources for migratory children and families? Fill out a Resource Request and a staff member will contact you. 
• Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children Survey – Click here if you would like a recruiter to contact you to determine eligibility for the Minnesota Migrant Education Program.
• Training Request – The Minnesota Department of Education is partnering with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council to provide professional development opportunities to school staff and other organizations regarding migrant education. Please indicate which trainings you would like more information about. Trainings can be done by Teams or in person (we can come to you). For more information contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or call 800-890-4853.

Making Connections Workshop

This workshop will give you a brief overview of the Migrant Education Program. During this training, participants will have the opportunity to meet members of the Minnesota Migrant Education Program team and discuss collaboration efforts and ways to help remove barriers for highly mobile families. Participants will learn about expectations of the migrant liaison, tools and resources available for school districts, reporting requirements, and learn how to advocate for migratory students.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Date: November 3, 2021 from 1 PM to 3 PM
Location: Virtual- a link will be sent out to those who RSVP
RSVP by November 1: CLICK HERE
Questions? Contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or 800-890-4853

Date: January 13, 2022 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Location: Virtual- a link will be sent out to those who RSVP
RSVP by January 11: CLICK HERE
Questions? Contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or 800-890-4853

Date: March 29, 2022 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Location: Virtual- a link will be sent out to those who RSVP
RSVP by March 27: CLICK HERE
Questions? Contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or 800-890-4853

Date: June 8, 2022 from 11 AM to 1 PM
Location: Virtual- a link will be sent out to those who RSVP
RSVP by June 6: CLICK HERE
Questions? Contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or 800-890-4853

IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS

Date: October 8, 2021 from 9 AM to 3 PM
RSVP by October 6: CLICK HERE
Questions? Contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or 800-890-4853

Date: March 10, 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM
RSVP by March 8: CLICK HERE
Questions? Contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or 800-890-4853

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MSIX

• MSIX FERPA Memo
• MSIX FERPA Regulations Letter
• Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) Rules of Behavior
• Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) Application – Please send completed MSIX application and signed Rules of Behavior to Linda Fournier, 200 East Bowler St., Le Center, MN 56057 (linda.fournier@tvoc.org)
• Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) How to do a Student Record Search Guide – This tool will guide you through a Student Record Search, Data Request and Move Notice in MSIX. Questions regarding MSIX or training inquiries can be directed to linda.fournier@tvoc.org.
• MSIX Cybersecurity Training – This training is required annually for each MSIX user. 
  

Reporting

• Supplemental Services Form Reporting: Report any Migrant Education Program funded support or instructional services that have been provided to eligible migrant students. Questions regarding MSIX or training inquiries can be directed to linda.fournier@tvoc.org or call 1-800-890-4853.

MMERC

• MMERC’s Website  – MMERC’s (Midwest Migrant Education Resource Center) mission is to assist upper Midwest partner states in meeting the needs of migrant children. MMERC provides a variety of services and resources to school districts and Summer Migrant Education Programs.
• Early Childhood Flyer
• MMERC Catalog and How to Order
• MMERC Early Childhood Resource Order Form

Helpful Resources

• Categorical Free Eligibility for Migrant Children: Students certified as migrant children under the Migrant Education Program (MEP) of Title I, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), are categorically eligible for free meal benefits through the School Nutrition Program. In general, a migrant child is one who has moved across district lines within the last three years, in order to accompany a parent or guardian who is seeking or will be working in an agricultural position. Categorical eligibility for school lunch – memo
• COVID-19 Recruitment Plan Title I MEP
• Department of Education Fact Sheet
• Migrant Education Program Checklist for Head Start Centers
• Migrant Education Program Checklist for School Districts – Coordinate with Tri-Valley Opportunity Council (TVOC) to ensure the proper identification, placement, and reporting of migrant children for Title I Part C, Education of Migratory Children.
• Minnesota Migrant Education Program Qualifying Activities -Please note that this list is not comprehensive. If you have any questions about qualifying activities, please contact Claudia Mladek at claudia.mladek@tvoc.org or 952-232-1210.
• Minnesota Recruitment Map
• MMERC’s Website  – MMERC’s (Midwest Migrant Education Resource Center) mission is to assist upper Midwest partner states in meeting the needs of migrant children. MMERC provides a variety of services and resources to school districts and Summer Migrant Education Programs.
• Parent Employment Survey (Bilingual)
• Partnership Agreement– Designated TVOC MSHS staff and the MN MEP staff should meet before programs begin to discuss the Partnership Agreement.
• Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children Survey – Click here if you would like a recruiter to contact you to determine eligibility for the Minnesota Migrant Education Program.
• Tri-Valley Migrant Education Services Poster (English)
• Tri-Valley Migrant Education Services Poster (Spanish)
• Tri-Valley Migrant Education Services Brochure (English)
• Tri-Valley Migrant Education Services Brochure (Spanish)

Training / Workshop Feedback

Administrative Offices

Crookston Administrative Office 102 N. Broadway Crookston, MN 56716 218-281-5832 1-800-584-7020

Le Center Administrative Office 200 East  Bowler St. Le Center, MN 56057 952-232-1200 1-800-890-4853