The Migrant Education Program (MEP) is a federal program under Title I, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It helps migrant students overcome the challenges of moving between communities so they can succeed in school.
Benefits and Services
In our district, benefits and services include:
- Tutors
- Outschool
- Reading books
- Kiwi Crates
- Winter gear
- Swim safety lessons and gear
- School supplies
- Summer bridge books
- Free and reduced lunch
- Summer literacy program
- Student activities
- And more!
Eligibility
- Any child who lives in our district, from birth until high school graduation, is eligible.
- The child must travel at least 20 miles from their home, or across school district boundaries.
- The child must travel with (or to join) a parent or guardian who qualifies as a migratory agricultural worker or migratory fisher (for example, a commercial or subsistence fisher, or a subsistence berry picker).
- The child and worker must stay for at least 7 nights / 8 days (can be non-consecutive) within a one-year period.
- The trip must be made out of economic necessity for the family.
LPSD Migrant Education Program Brochure (PDF)
Contact
Becca Stenson
Migrant Education Program Coordinator
Phone: (907) 745-7094