Region 2 MEP
The Region 2 Center administers a grant under the Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program (MEP) to support high quality education programs for migratory children ages 3-21. The MEP is designed to help these children overcome obstacles related to the migratory lifestyle that may inhibit their ability to do well in school and to prepare them to make a successful transition to postsecondary education or employment.
About
Region 2 coordinates the Migrant Education Program in 35 counties in western Indiana. Our region can be found on the map below. If you need additional assistance or have questions, our Region 2 team will be happy to assist you!
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Judy Bueckert
Region 2 Migrant Program Director
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Debbie Gries
Migrant Education Program Coordinator (Southern Region)
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Alexander Rodriguez
Region 2 Recruiter (Southern Region)
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Angelica Tackett
Region 2 Recruiter (Northern Region)
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Oscar Trujillo
Migrant Education Program Coordinator (Northern Region)
Services
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INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
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After-School Tutoring: In areas in our region with larger concentrations of students, tutoring will be available within that school district two days per week so students are able to work with teachers and receive additional time to complete homework and receive enrichment and remediation as needed. Tutoring is also available on an individual/small group basis in our region.
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Field Trips: Educational field trips are offered to extend and enrich opportunities.
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
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STEM Curriculum: A team of IN educators has developed specialized STEM lessons with current technology tools that engage students in hands-on learning. A digital citizenship curriculum complements the STEM lessons to promote knowledge of online literacy and safety.
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Summer School: Opportunities within the summer months are available for Preschoolers through the Out-Of-School populations(ages 3-21). Highly-qualified teachers are hired for these programs with timing determined by the movement of families and workers through our area.
SUPPORT SERVICES
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Free Lunch and Textbooks: Migrant students qualify to have these school fees waived.
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School Supplies: We work to provide school supplies and connect families to organizations that provide supplies for students.
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School Connections: We help families transfer school documents and make school contacts as they move.
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Medical, Dental, Vision: We work to connect families with community health networks that provide free or reduced cost services.
REFERRED SERVICES
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Community Resources: Partnerships with local community organizations allow us to help families find resources for their needs in the areas of medical, food, clothing, and other areas.
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General Assistance: While we do not have the ability to help families with energy assistance, medical costs or childcare costs, we do help families find local organizations that could potentially help with these costs.
SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT
Federal funds made available under this subpart shall be used so as to supplement the level of Federal, State, and local public funds that, in the absence of such availability, would have been expended for programs for limited English proficient children and migrant children and youth and in no case to supplant such Federal, State, and local public funds.
What is the Migrant Education Program?
Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program (MEP) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, supports high quality education programs for migratory children (ages 3-21) and helps 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.
The MEP is designed to help migratory children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit the ability of such children to do well in school, and to prepare such children to make a successful transition to postsecondary education or employment.
How long are students eligible for the program?
Students that qualify for the MEP have a certificate of eligibility (COE) which is valid for three years.
Who is a migrant student?
A migrant student is any child ages 0-21 who moves across school district lines, either by themselves, or with a parent or guardian, for the purpose of seeking qualifying seasonal or temporary agricultural work. Migrant students often move multiple times per year— experiencing interrupted schooling in addition to other barriers they may face.
Are migrant students English learners?
Sometimes. Like all students in Indiana, migrant students must complete a home language survey (HLS) in order to determine if their English proficiency should be assessed.
Where do migrant families live and work in Indiana?
Migrant families live and work in all areas of our state, and receive supplemental educational and support services regardless of their geographic location from one of our Migrant Regional Centers. Our families are a crucial part of producing and harvesting many crops grown here in Indiana— such as watermelons, tomatoes, corn, berries, asparagus, peppers, and many more!
What does the term “OSY” mean?
The term “OSY” stands for “Out-Of-School Youth”. This refers to students not yet over 21 years who have not earned a high school diploma or its equivalency. These students are eligible for services through our migrant regional center.
