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MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM
MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Hawaiʻi Migrant Education Program (MEP), a federally funded initiative under Title I, Part C, identifies eligible migratory children and supports their educational needs. The program aims to ensure migratory students achieve academic success, graduate with a high school diploma or earn a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), and are equipped for future education, employment, and responsible citizenship. MEP addresses challenges such as frequent moves, educational disruptions, language barriers, and social-emotional challenges.
MIGRATORY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
MIGRATORY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Migratory students are children and youth who move from one administrative complex to another with their families to seek temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural, fishing, or ranching. In Hawaii, many of the Migratory families work in areas such as farming, processing, agricultural services, or fishing for personal subsistence. Migratory students often face significant challenges due to disruptions in education which include frequent school changes, language barriers, missed instructional time, and socio-economic hardships.
SERVING YOUTH FROM BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OLD
SERVING YOUTH FROM BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OLD
Early Learning - serving students 0-5 years old
Early Learning - serving students 0-5 years old
The MEP Early Childhood Program provides comprehensive educational services to families with children aged 0-5. The program offers book packets with educational activities, school supplies for children aged 3 and older, and access to learning tools such as ReadyRosie, which sends instructional videos to parents, and Imagine Learning, an online program for reading and math skills for children aged 4 and older. All resources are aligned with Hawaiʻi Early Learning and Development Standards (HELDS). Once families are identified as eligible, the Early Childhood Coordinator ensures they receive appropriate support and services.
For more information, please contact Cami Iwanaga at: Cami.Iwanaga@k12.hi.us
Kindergarten through Grade 12
Kindergarten through Grade 12
Schools may apply for funding through the Hawaiʻi Migrant Education Program (MEP). Upon approval, the school will receive funds to develop and oversee supplemental programs such as tutoring, credit recovery, and summer school. The school will be responsible for creating programs specifically designed to meet the needs of its migratory students. Schools use funds to implement services directly benefiting eligible migrant children, aligning with the Migrant Education Service Delivery Plan.
For more information, please contact Roger Hamilton at: Roger.Hamilton@k12.hi.us
Out of School Youth - serving students ages 16-21
Out of School Youth - serving students ages 16-21
The Hawaiʻi Migrant Education Program (MEP) offers a High School Equivalency Diploma Program to support Out-of-School Youth (OSY), ages 16–21, who have not completed high school. Through partnerships with adult community schools and literacy centers, the program assists eligible migrant students in preparing for and passing high school equivalency exams, including the GED. The goal is to close the graduation gap between migrant and non-migrant students by providing financial assistance for registration fees, textbooks, and testing. Schools collaborate with Migrant Education Program to identify and refer eligible students for support.
For more information, please contact Esther Hughes at: Esther.Hughes@k12.hi.us
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