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Education of Migratory Children
(Title I, Part C)

The basic purpose of the Migratory Education Program is to establish or improve programs of education for children of qualifying migrant workers in order that migrant children may succeed in the regular school program, attain grade-level proficiency and meet the challenging content and student performance standards that all children are expected to meet. 

Migrant programs are designed to implement the following: 
 

  • Ensure that migratory children benefit from state and local systemic reforms;   
     
  • Prepare migratory children to make a successful transition to post-secondary education or employment;
     
  • Help reduce the educational disruptions and other problems that result from repeated moves.  (This may be done as extended-time activities that offer opportunities for migrant students to be actively engaged in challenging learning experiences.);   
     
  • Ensure that migratory children are provided with appropriate educational services, including supportive services, that address their special needs in a coordinated and efficient manner;   
     
  • Help migratory children overcome cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit the ability to do well in school.   

Contacts:

Cindy Cantrell: 601-554-6901

Monique Gourd: 601-554-6902

 

University of Southern Mississippi
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