Migrant Education Program

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. These services help children of migratory agricultural workers overcome the disadvantages they face, including the disruption of  education. The goal of the program is to assist all migrant students to meet the challenging academic standards and achieve graduation.  

  • 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.

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.

Date: February 10, 2021 from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Location: Virtual- a link will be sent out to those who RSVP
RSVP by February 6th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MEPMCfeb10
Questions? Contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or 800-890-4853

Date: April 14, 2021 from 2 PM to 4 PM
Location: Virtual- a link will be sent out to those who RSVP
RSVP by April 9th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/aprilrsvpmc
Questions? Contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or 800-890-4853

Date: August 4, 2021 from 1 PM to 3 PM
Location: Virtual- a link will be sent out to those who RSVP
RSVP by July 30th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mcaug4mep
Questions? Contact Cris Young at christine.young@tvoc.org or 800-890-4853

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Department of Education Fact Sheet
  • COVID19 Recruitment Plan Title I MEP
  • It is important to make additional services available to migratory children since they are at greater risk for academic failure than other children due to their migratory lifestyle. Migratory children face educational disruption and disconnection as a result of moving across state and school district boundaries, and enrolling late and/or withdrawing early due to agricultural seasons. Our state education agency is committed to accurately identifying and recruiting eligible migratory children for services in order to help them succeed in school, graduate, and develop employment skills. We are also committed to helping you and your staff manage influxes of migratory students by providing supplemental education and health services, transferring student records, and coordinating with migratory parents about their child’s education.
  • 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
  • Supplemental Services Form: 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.

Certification

  • Migrant Liaison VS Certified Migrant Liaison (pdf)
  • How to get Certified to Determine Eligibility (video)
  • Certification Resources (pdf)
  • Title I Part C Education of Migratory Children Eligibility Certification Test: Anyone determining migrant eligibility MUST pass the Title I Part C Education of Migrant Children Eligibility Certification Test, which is good for 1 year.  The test can be taken as many times as necessary.  Handouts, manuals, and other migrant resources can be used while completing the test. Contact Claudia Mladek for the password or with questions. Email:claudia.mladek@tvoc.org
 

MSIX

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Head Start Migrant Education Brochure -Providing tools to migrant educators to plant seeds of knowledge waiting to blossom into harvest of hope.

Tri-Valley Migrant Education Services Poster

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.

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.

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
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