Immokalee High School Migrant Center

The of 2001 (NCLB) reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). The purpose of reauthorized ESEA is to close the achievement gap, so that no child is left behind, by providing all children the opportunity to obtain a high- quality education that will enable them to meet the challenging State academic achievement standards. The new law contains the most sweeping changes to the ESEA since it was enacted in 1965. It changes the Federal Government’s role in elementary and secondary education by measuring success in terms of what each student accomplishes. The law contains four basic education reform principles: stronger accountability for results, increased flexibility and local control, expanded options for parents, and an emphasis on teaching methods that have been proven to work. These ideals are the foundation for the changes that schools, districts, and States will implement in the next few years. The Migrant Education Program (MEP) is authorized by Part C of Title I of the ESEA. The MEP provides formula grants to State educational agencies (SEAs) to establish or improve education programs for migrant children. These grants assist States in improving educational opportunities for migrant children to help them succeed in the regular school program, meet the challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards that all children are expected to meet, and graduate from high school.

Home What is the purpose of the migrant program? (1) Who qualifies for migrant services? (2) Services provided to IHS migrant students? (3) Upcoming Events/Programs (4)

Migrant Center Contacts

Migrant Center 658-7010 Or 377-1800 Ackely, Rishay 377-1990 Buitron, Yolanda 377-1928 Campos, Ada 377-1852 Gallegos, Joe Lee 377-1881 Medina, Juan 377-1898 Pfeister, Jori 377-1981 Ramirez, Maria 377-3393 Tanner, Jeffrey 377-7336

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Migrant Programs (Part C of PL 107-334 of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001)-provide funds to school districts to assist migrant children in schools with significant populations of migrant youngsters. Funds are to be used for the following purposes: Advocacy and outreach activities for migratory children and their families, including informing such children and families of, or helping such children and families gain access to, other education, health, nutrition and social services; Professional development programs, including mentoring, for teachers and other program personnel; Family programs, including such programs that use models developed under Even Start; The integration of information technology into educational and related programs and; Programs to facilitate the transition of secondary school students to post secondary education or employment.

For More Information http://www.firn.edu/doe/title1/doemep.htm

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If you and/or child(ren) have moved at any time in the last three years to seek work in agriculture, packing, fishing, dairy, livestock, or forestry and are between two and twenty-two years old, you or they may be eligible to receive free educational or support services. To determine if your child qualifies for services call (239) 658-7010 Monday through Friday (Spanish/Creole spoken at each school).

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Earn & Learn Program (limited) (3a)

The Earn & Learn Program provides after school employment to high school students who are at-risk. The migrant advocate originally obtained these jobs by going out into the community and explaining the program to prospective employers at not-for-profit organizations. The program pays the students, and the employer provides training and supervision. New places of employment are added as the need arises. Jobs performed by these students are clerical, childcare, tutoring elementary students, and assisting with cleaning. ACT Prep (3b)

Refer a selected group of migrant students to afterschool programs focusing on improving their academics, FCAT and ACT prep. The program runs from Monday – Thursday 3:00-6:00

Coordinate visits to local university/college and schedule CAMP recruiters to come to IHS and address students of their university’s scholarships and admittance.

High School Credit Recovery (PASS/EdOptions (3e)

PASS: The Portable Assisted Study Sequence (PASS) Program consists of semi- independent study courses which enable migrant students to earn secondary-level semester credits for high school graduation. Participants take these courses in order to make up credits, meet graduation requirements or cope with scheduling difficulties, PASS courses are parallel to the regular academic courses offered in . Students are able to continue course work as they move from district to district or state to state.

Each course consists of five units to be completed by the student with the help of a facilitating teacher. PASS courses can be taken any time during the school year or during the summer. Completion of a full semester course earns a 1/2 high school credit and 1 credit for the Art course. Each course packet contains the necessary supplies to complete the course. The packet also includes the materials for the facilitating teacher. Tests are administered by the facilitating teacher and scored by PASS Program office staff. Grade reports and transcripts are issued from the PASS Program office.

Ed Options: Is a one size fits all education with more options in courses, flexibility, accelerated pace, challenging and there is a solution for every student and features the following:

Rigorous curriculum Automated assessment Focus on grades 7-12 Individualized remediation Low per student cost Automatic grading Online textbooks Detailed reporting Web-based, 24/7 access Student/Teacher e-mail system Low bandwidth requirements Self-paced, teacher-managed study Preparation for state testing

To login-in www.novelstars.com

Limited Transportation (3f)

For emergency only with parental consent

HEP/CAMP Resources (3g)

The High School Equivalency Program and the College Assistance Migrant Program (HEP-CAMP) have existed since 1967 and 1972 respectively. The HEP helps migrant students who desire to obtain a GED. CAMP assists migrant students in their first year of college with academic, personal, and financial support. Since their inception, both programs have achieved stunning success rates. In the 1998-1999 academic years, 73 percent of the HEP participants received their GEDs while 88 percent of the CAMP students successfully completed their first year of college. Overall, nearly three-quarters of all CAMP students graduate with baccalaureate degrees

CAMP PROGRAM LINKS

University of South Florida: http://www.usf.edu/index.asp CAMP Application link: http://www.coedu.usf.edu/camp/ Undergraduate Application: http://facts004.facts.usf.edu/admissions/jsp/daapptypesf.jsp

Michigan State University: www.msu.edu CAMP Application Link: www.msucamp.msu.edu Undergraduate Application: www.admissions.msu.edu/apply.asp

Saint Edwards University: www.stedwards.edu CAMP Application Link: http://www.gotostedwards.com/camp.xml http://www.stedwards.edu/camp/ Undergraduate Application: http://www.gotostedwards.com/

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: http://www.abac.edu/ CAMP Application Link: http://www.abac.edu/camp/ Undergraduate Application: http://www.abac.edu/admissions/

For more information visit: http://www.hepcamp.org/

Dental & Vision Screening (3h)

As needed or for emergency cases with parental consent

After School Tutoring (3i)

Provides students with help with their homework Monday – Thursday from 2:05pm to 5:05pm

(4) September through January State University CAMP Recruiter University of South Florida ABAC University