Success Stories of Students in the Migrant Education Program
The following student stories celebrate the success of migrant participants with the support of the Georgia Migrant Education Program. Each story speaks to the contributions of educators, migrant staff, school administrators, local districts, community partners and migrant parents in helping migrant participants reach their highest potential.
It is our hope that the success stories presented in this publication serve as a source of inspiration to other migrant students and parents, and that it becomes a valuable resource for engaging in dialogue with interested agencies and community leaders working together to not only enhance the services provided to migrant students and families but also to provide them with a better quality of life in their communities. Click on the image below to access the complete PDF publication:
FY22 Georgia MEP Online Learning Series
The Georgia Migrant Education Program is committed to providing online resources for migrant youth, migrant parents, migrant staff and local educational agencies (LEAs).
Click HERE to access online learning series schedule.
Upcoming Georgia MEP Online Learning Series Events:
Thursday, October 21st - iSOSY Academic Resources (offered at 8:30AM & 3:00PM)
Thursday, November 18th - EL Math Resources & Strategies (offered at 8:30AM & 3:00PM)
Thursday, January 20th - MEP Working with Worksheets (offered at 8:30AM & 3:00PM)
Thursday, February 17th - MEP Family Engagement (offered at 8:30AM & 3:00PM)
Thursday, April 21st - MEP Summer Service Delivery (offered at 8:30AM & 3:00PM)
Georgia MEP OSY Connect Event
The Georgia MEP OSY Connect Event is geared toward out-of-school youth who are interested in re-enrolling in high school, pursuing a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or learning of other educational programs. Hear from several panelists, including a HEP/CAMP student, Telamon work force specialist, a HEP director, and a Parent Advisory Council leader. Click the link below to watch the video event:
Georgia MEP OSY Connect Event
FY22 Identification & Recruitment/Professional Development Training 1 - Resources and Materials
Below are the materials and resources for the first FY22 Identification & Recruitment (ID&R) and Professional Development (PD) Training conducted on August 11, 2021.
CLICK HERE to watch the complete webinar recording.
CLICK HERE to download the presentations and materials for each session as well as the supplemental materials connected to the professional development session.
Georgia MEP FY22 Project Planning - NEW UPDATE
As part of our commitment to supporting the efforts of the GaDOE Georgia’s Systems of Continuous Improvement, the Georgia Migrant Education Program provides LEAs with an online platform for designing, implementing, observing and evaluating their migrant project plans. The links listed below will help districts get started with planning for the 2021-2022 school year:
FY22 Implementation Plan (IP) Form
FY22 Implementation Plan (IP) Observation Form
FY22 Implementation Plan (IP) Evaluation Form
NOTE: The deadline for Implementation Plan (IP) submissions for the 2021-2022 regular school year has been extended to August 15, 2021.
Welcome to Georgia!
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WELCOME TO GEORGIA! If you
know of any migrant families or youth moving to our state, connect with our Georgia MEP Identification & Recruitment (ID&R) team.
Click here to learn more about our ID&R team and the different areas they cover.
2021 Georgia MEP K-12 Summer Programs
Summer programs are a pivotal element of Migrant Education Program (MEP)supplemental services. The summer time provides immense opportunities to extend learning and bridge any gaps caused by high mobility patterns and academic disruption during the regular school year. Additionally, services dedicated to out-of-school youth and dropouts increase during this time, providing a pathway for project plans from local educational agencies, community organizations, post-secondary educational institutions, etc. Click the links below for more information:
2021 Georgia MEP K-12 Summer Programs Flyer
2021 Georgia MEP k-12 Summer Programs List by School Districts
2021 Georgia MEP College Summer Programs
Applications for the following 2021 Georgia MEP Summer programs statewide are now available:
Middle School Program at Georgia Southern University, June 6-12, 2021
High School Program at Georgia Southern University, June 20-26, 2021
Middle School Program at Valdosta State University, June 6-11, 2021
High School Program at Valdosta State University, June 6-18, 2021
Click any of the links above to apply for the 2021 Summer programs.
2021 Migrant Student of the Year
Ms. Estefani Gomez-Cardenas is a distinguished senior at Colquitt County High School and part of the Migrant Education Program. She is the proud daughter of Mr. Alfredo Gomez and Mrs. Carmen Cardenas. Through the rigors of school and challenges, she relied on her parents who gave continuous encouragement and pushed her to try hard every single day. She does credit the Migrant Program with helping her throughout her academic career. Estefani plans to attend Valdosta State University and major in nursing. She is working towards accomplishing this goal while still attending high school by taking core college classes and working at Colquitt Regional Medical Center as a CNA.
2021 Out-of-School Youth (OSY) Connect Event
Are you an out-of-school who is interested in re-enrolling in high school, pursuing a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or learning about other educational programs? During this event, you will have the opportunity to listen to several panelists, including a HEP/CAMP student, Telamon workforce specialist, a HEP director, and a Parent Advisory Council leader. Join us - what you learn could help you achieve your goals!
Join us online on Sunday, May 16, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT):CLICK HERE
2021 MSIX Parent Workshop
As part of the Inspire and Innovate: the Migratory Parent Action Coalition (I2MPACT) consortium grant, the Georgia Migrant Education Program hosted a statewide parent workshop to discuss how the MSIX portal can help connect parents with their child’s education and health information.
MSIX Parent Workshop Webinar Recording: CLICK HERE
MSIX Parent Workshop Materials/Resources: CLICK HERE
Georgia MEP FY21 Closing and Planning for FY22
The following links below will help your districts close out FY21 project plans and get started with planning for FY22 as part of the Georgia's System of Continuous Improvement:
FY21 Closing & Planning for FY22 Presentation: CLICK HERE
FY21 Closing & Planning for FY22 Webinar Recording: CLICK HERE
FY21 Implementation Plan (IP) Form: CLICK HERE
FY21 Implementation Plan (IP) Observation Form: CLICK HERE
FY21 Implementation Plan (IP) Evaluation Form: CLICK HERE
FY21 Implementation Plan (IP) Summer Form: CLICK HERE
FY21 Implementation Plan (IP) Summer Evaluation Form: CLICK HERE
Georgia MEP Monthly Webinars
The Georgia Migrant Education Program is committed to providing online resources for migrant youth, migrant parents, migrant staff and local educational agencies (LEAs). Click the links below to access our collection of online webinars:
Supporting Growth From Seed to Blossom (Sep 17, 2020)
Supporting Growth Infographic Models
Building Literacy: Reading and Writing Leads to Success (Oct 15, 2020)
Digital Learning: Engaging Student Virtually (Nov 19, 2020)
Screening OSY for Language Proficiency via Online Language Screener (Dec 17, 2020)
Engaging Learners (Jan 21, 2021)
Preschool STEAM Learning Activities (Feb 18, 2021)
Preschool STEAM Learning Activities Materials/Resources Download
SLIFE Video (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education, March 18, 2021)
SLIFE Presentation
Minimizing Summer Slide: Strategies to Reduce Academic Loss (April 15, 2021)
Minimizing Summer Slide Materials
Ending the Year on a High Note (May 20, 2021)
Ending the Year on a High Note Presentation
Click here for upcoming webinar series schedule
Online Materials and Webinar Resources
Below you will find online materials and webinar resources related to Title I Part C, Education of Migratory Children:
Virtual College Day (December 7, 2020)
Georgia Southern University - Virtual College Day
Virtual College Day (October 17, 2020)
Middle Georgia State University - Virtual College Day
Family Literacy Video:
"Padres Como Maestros en Casa" (Spanish) - August 21, 2020
Identification and Recruitment (ID&R) Protocol During School Closure Training PowerPoint and webinar recording presented on May 7, 2020:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/873482130692181251?assets=true
The webinar recording presented May 5, 2020 by all four MEP consortia: GOSOSY, MiraCORE, Pre-School Initiative (PI), and the IRRC Consortium can be accessed here:
https://www.osymigrant.org/Newsite/educat/What'sNew.html
For additional information please contact the State ID&R coordinator and or your respective Regional MEP Office.
2020 Georgia Migrant Student of the Year Award
Ms. Paola E. Lopez is a Migrant Education student of Jeff-Davis County Schools. She was born in Baxley, Georgia and is the proud daughter of Jose and Maria Lopez. Growing up Paola saw how hard her parents worked in the fields. They spent countless hours in the cold and in the heat working in agriculture hard laboring jobs. It was difficult for her to see her parents working so hard every day so that they could give her sister and Paola a better life. She decided to give her parents something in return for their hard work so she focused on her academics. Paola put all her efforts in her studies and acknowledges that she was able to improve her grades with the help of the Migrant Education Program. Paola is currently enlisted with the Army and will leave for basic training in the month of July. When she finishes with basic training, she plans to also enroll in college to study criminal justice. Her ultimate dream is one day have a place in the FBI and be successful in everything she sets her mind to do. It is an honor for the Georgia Migrant Education Program to present the Migrant Student of the Year award to Ms. Lopez.
See our official Tweet announcement HERE
Local Migrant Staff Presented with Award
