Migrant Education Program

Funded under the Migrant Education Act, the ERESC operates the Migrant Education Program (MEP) in 12 counties from Monmouth to Sussex. In addition to serving as a resource to the public, key components of the MEP program include:

• Access to a free, appropriate public and preschool education to children of migrant workers.
• The opportunity to meet identical state content and student performance standards as other children.
• Programs designed to help children overcome cultural and language barriers, social isolation, health issues and other problems that inhibit their natural abilities.
• Parent and school personnel involvement; establishment of local advisory councils; transfer of records and information; coordination with related programs and agencies.
• A comprehensive summer program with academic enrichment, recreations, arts and crafts, vision screening, educational and recreational trips.