Federal Programs :: Migrant Education
The
Texas Migrant Education Program strives to empower educators working with
migrant children to collaborate in designing programs which build upon student
strengths, eliminate barriers, provide continuity of education, and produce
levels of performance for migrant students that meet or exceed those of the
general student population. Parent involvement is viewed as an essential
part of the educational process, and home-school-community partnerships provide
the support necessary to improve student achievement. As part of GISD's
ongoing effort to identify and assist migrant children, the Migrant Education
Program at GISD now includes over 100 students.
Because issues of mobility, language, and poverty affect the migratory student's opportunities to receive excellence and equity in the classroom, the Migrant Education Program strives to provide an education experience which can help children reduce the educational disruptions and other problems that can result from repeated moves. Texas migrant children deserve the same opportunities to reach the same challenging state performance standards that all children are expected to meet.
To ensure that migrant children are provided appropriate services, including support services that address their special needs in a coordinated and efficient manner, the following seven areas are addressed by this program:
- Identification and Recruitment (ages 3 - 21)
- Early Childhood Education (ages 3 - grade 2)
- Graduation Enhancement/Post-Secondary Transition (grades 7 - 12)
- Parental Involvement (all levels)
- Migrant Services Coordination (all levels)
- Secondary Credit Exchange and Accrual (grades 7 -12)
- New Generation System (ages 0-21)
For more information on the Migrant Education Program, contact:
Creuza Maciel
GISD Migrant Coordinator
Georgetown Independent School District
603 Lakeway Drive
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-5000 x. 7334
