Migrant Education Program (MEP)

Overview
Since 1966, federal and state laws in California have recognized the unique challenges migrant students face and provide support for educational programs and services that are designed to help students and their families overcome the obstacles they face because of poverty and disrupted educational experiences.  

Mission
Improve educational opportunities for Migrant Education Program students to support success in the regular school. Advocate for the
students and families on academic, health, social and emotional levels.


Basic Eligibility Factors
  • The child is younger than 22
  • The child is eligible for free public education (e.g., the child is not a high school graduate and does not hold a high school equivalency certificate)
  • The child moved within the past 36 months
  • The worker moved in order to seek or obtain qualifying work
  • The worker sought or obtained temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work

*Families or youth must complete a brief interview with a  program representative to determine eligibility 

Migrant Education Parent Advisory Council
Each year, SFUSD’s Migrant Education Program (MEP) team supports the MEP Parent Advisory Council (MEP PAC) in gathering and prioritizing the need of this community.  

For more information, or to get involved, click here!
Program Highlights
The SFUSD Migrant Education Program tailors its services to meet the unique needs of urban migrant students, most of whom have settled out of a migratory life but still need and qualify for services for three years.  Supplemental activities include advocacy and outreach activities, helping children and families gain access to other education, health, nutrition and social services.  The following are some of the services available through MEP:
  • After School Academic Support in 
               -Language Arts
               -English as a Second Language
               -Mathematics
  • Middle and High School Mentorships
  • Parent Development Seminars
  • Supportive Heath Services

Click here for a complete list of services