Migrant Services
The purpose of the Texas Migrant Education Program (TMEP) is to design and support migratory students in overcoming the challenges of mobility, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, and other difficulties associated with a migratory lifestyle.
Over 1,800 students come to our region yearly, following their parents who work with the agricultural products in the Texas Panhandle (cattle, wheat, cotton, etc.). While moving with their families to find work, these students transition from one school district to another, which can lead to gaps in their education.
Region 16 MEP services are designed to support students in meeting their learning needs, helping them stay on track with their peers, and reducing the risk of not completing their education.
National Identification and Recruitment Manual
Texas Manual for the Identification and Recruitment of Migratory Children
Background and Overview of the MEP
Resources for Identification and Recruitment (ID&R)
IDRC - Identification & Recruitment Consortium
IDRC - List of resources available to recruiters through IRDC including training videos
Texas Farm and Agribusiness Listings
Parent Employment Survey - English and Spanish
Migratory Agriculture Worker/Fisher (MAW) Flowchart
TX-NGS Texas New Generation System
Interstate Collaboration (Commonly seen barriers and challenges that recruiters and service providers face.)
2024-2025 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Federal Grant Application
Why is a migrant PAC required?
AgriSafe - Spanish Language resources to meet the needs of diverse groups working in agriculture.
Information on Bright Beginning:
https://abrightbeginning.net/
2024-2025 Participation/Non-Participation Form
ABB MPO Spreadsheet (please download and make a copy to track your student’s data throughout the year.)
Early Literacy Pre and Post-Assessment