Migrant Education Messenger
Region 17 ESC
Welcome!
This is a great tool to stay connected within the Region 17 MEP monthly. Here you will find upcoming events, news, and any requirements within the Migrant Education Program.
"The goal of the Migrant Education Program is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a HSED) that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment."

Upcoming MEP Events...
Click the picture below to register for upcoming workshops/events.
What's New in the MEP...
Scholarship Opportunities
AMET Scholarship
The AMET Scholarship window for applications is now open through March 15, 2022! High School seniors, early graduating juniors and college prior AMET scholarship winners can apply this year.
Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship
NASDME is very happy to announce the 2022 Al Wright Migrant Scholarship application process is now open! Applications must be received in DC no later than Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
MEP Compliance Resources

The CReW!
Identification and Recruitment Resources
Non-Project Districts Resources
Texas MEP Agricultural Map
The purpose of the agricultural map is to provide a statewide list of crops, fish, livestock, and poultry for agricultural and fishing related purposes. Two of the key objectives in providing the agricultural map are to: 1) Aid in identification and recruitment efforts by helping to develop profiles and calendars reflecting major crops, seasons and hiring practices by regional employers, and 2) Foster and strengthen intra-regional networking.
Identification and Recruitment Rapid Response Consortium
IRRC (Identification and Recruitment Rapid Response Consortium) is one of four OME-funded Consortium Incentive Grants. The mission of IRRC is to develop resources, strategies, best practices, and creative solutions whose purpose is to improve and enhance ID&R activities in IRRC member states. IRRC is a collaborative effort between the states of- ME, NY, DE, SC, GA, TN, IL, NM, AZ, KS, IA, with NE acting as the lead state of this collaboration.
Check out their website: https://www.idr-consortium.net/Index.html
Community Resources
Here to serve you!
Destiny Chavarria
JEAN ANNE WILLIAMS, M. ED.
Education Specialist- MEP PD & Student Events, Reading Academies
L'RAE WATSON
Francisco Rodriguez
Senior Specialist – Continuous Improvement & Accountability