Title I-C: Migrant Education Program
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1950 Hansen Avenue
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6618
Ysalia Lara
Guadalupe Elvira Flores (Lupita)
Robert Gomez
The purpose of the Migrant Program is to remove the educational barriers encountered by students who are living a migratory lifestyle.
A student is MIGRANT if they meet the following criteria:
Within the last 3 years the child moved alone or with a parent/guardian/spouse and the move was from one school district to another
AND
The move involved a change in residence, the primary purpose of the move was to seek or obtain employment in an agricultural or fishing activity, the employment is temporary or seasonal, and does not require permanent relocation
There are currently over 400 children enrolled in the Cassia Joint School District Migrant Program!
Unique Migrant Program Services Include:
Migrant preschool collaboration with The Community Council of Idaho to ensure kindergarten readiness
Employing a Migrant Graduation Specialist to help support students at the secondary level
Identifying out-of-school youth
Family referrals to health and community services
PAC (Parent Advisory Council) meetings, minimum of 3 times per year
Migrant Education Program Staff (from left to right):
Robert Gomez: Idaho Migrant Regional Identification & Recruitment Specialist
Ysalia Lara: Migrant Family Liaison & Identification Recruitment Specialist
Guadalupe Elvira Flores (Lupita): Migrant Family Liaison & Identification Recruitment Specialist