Vermont Migrant Education Program

The Vermont Migrant Education Program is a federal program, our goal is to provide migratory student

The Vermont Migrant Education Program provides educational support services to eligible children and youth who relocate independently or with their families in order to obtain seasonal or temporary employment in agriculture. These free services can include free books, tutoring, homework support, English as a Second Language (ESL) support, summer programs and/or referrals to local resources. A chil

d/youth is eligible up until their 22nd birthday or until they obtain their high school diploma or its equivalent. According to the law, a child is a Migratory Child and eligible for migrant education services if all of the following conditions are met:
1.Age: The child is younger than age 22.
2.School Completion: The child is eligible for a free public education under state law and does not have a diploma or equivalent.
3.Move: The child moved on his or her own as a migratory agricultural worker/fisher OR the child moved with or to join/precede a parent, spouse, or guardian who is a migratory agricultural worker/fisher, AND The move was from one school district to another, AND The move was a change from one residence to another residence, AND The move was due to economic necessity, AND The move occurred within the past 36 months.
4.Purpose of Move: One purpose of the worker's move was to seek or obtain qualifying work.
5.Qualifying Work: The employment is seasonal or temporary AND the work is agricultural or fishing. In Vermont, migrant families who qualify for the Migrant Education Program (MEP) under federal guidelines work in such agricultural-related fields as: dairy farming, fruit orchards, vegetable fields, food processing plants, nurseries and logging. Children of migrant workers and adolescents who are working independently are among the neediest and least visible of Vermont’s population groups. Because of their transience and isolation, it is easy for these students to fall out of step academically and socially. The percentage of migrant students leaving school before graduation has historically been among the highest single minority group. Studies show that 50% of migrant children have been retained in school by the 2nd grade and 50% of all children held back in school do not graduate. If a child is held back for a second time, 90-95% will never graduate. Therefore, 50% of migrant students are already deemed to never graduate high school by the second grade. (Source: ES**RT, the migrant consulting service for the nation.)

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

Si Usted ha trabajado por mucho tiempo en las lecherias y ya subio, o quiere subir a una posición de supervisor(a). este curso de la Universidad de Cornell podría ofrecerle una excelente oportunidad de reforzar lo que sabe, aprender cosas nuevas, y poner en su "curriculo" las ganas que Usted tiene de avanzar en su carrera!

https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/recursos-y-oportunidades/

https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/agricultural-supervisory-leadership-certificate-program/

Recursos en español Muchas veces, los mejores empleados son elevados a la posición de supervisor sin ningún entrenamiento dirigido hacia cómo ser un líder. Un supervisor puede pasar años luchando para entender su nuev…

03/05/2026

Bienvenidos de regreso a Viva el Sabor! Everyone go eat delicious food this Saturday!

We’re back, and we’ve missed you! 🌮✨
Viva El Sabor is officially reintroducing ourselves to the community, and you’re invited to the party! Join us at 10 Green Street for a night dedicated to celebrating the rich cultures of the Americas through food, music, and connection. Whether you’ve been a long-time fan or are meeting us for the first time, come taste the tradition and see what we’ve been cooking up.

Planning an event this year?
While we love a good pop-up, don't forget that Viva El Sabor is here for all your catering needs! From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, let us bring the authentic flavors of our heritage to your next event. Keep us in mind for your 2026 graduations, weddings, and parties!

Let’s gather, support our collective, and celebrate the power of community. See you there! 💃🍷

03/05/2026

We're hiring two Regional Coordinators! If you speak Spanish, love farms, and want to support educational opportunities for Vermont farm kids and their families, check out the posting here:

Regional Coordinator Community Outreach

03/10/2025

All the cool MEP kids do cool things before, during and after. I once heard you say you'd be a baker one day... Erin Shea Congrats on making the news!!!

Made in Vermont: Vermont Cheeseless ”Cheese-less cheesecake, we call it,” says Erin Shea, who owns the appropriately-named Vermont Cheeseless.

01/30/2025

[EN] Any time there is a change in government, the way immigration works may change. Please know that as our patient, you are always welcome at the clinic. We take all appropriate steps to protect the privacy of our patient information. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about your health care and the privacy of your health information.

[ES] Cada vez que hay un cambio de gobierno, la forma en que funciona la inmigración puede cambiar. Tenga en cuenta que usted como paciente nuestro siempre será bienvenido en la clínica. Estamos tomando medidas adicionales para proteger a información médica protegida de todos nuestros pacientes. Comuníquese con nosotros si tiene preguntas o inquietudes sobre el cuido de su salud y la privacidad de su información médica.

01/29/2025

Profe Alexander Chojolan Mep Programa Mep Esbey Hamilton Maestra Rebecca Maddox Wilson

Cada vez que hay un cambio de gobierno, la forma en que funciona la inmigración puede cambiar. Hay mucha gente en la comunidad de Vermont que se preocupa por su bienestar y nuestros programas están trabajando para apoyarles lo mejor que podamos durante este periodo de transición.

El Programa Educativo para Estudiantes Migrantes en Vermont (MEP) y el Centro Virtual Educativo con la maestra Sara Riegler (HUB) estamos comprometidos con servirles.

Les informaremos de cualquier cambio en nuestros programas y seguiremos compartiendo información sobre sus derechos. Favor de agregar a Sara Stowell, MEP a tus contactos (802-503-2114) para recibir mensajes centralizados de nuestros programas. Sus contactos regulares tambien estan siempre en WhatsApp.

Nos encanta trabajar contigo mientras sigues tus estudios!

01/29/2025

12/19/2024

En este video hay imagenes bellos, pero para mi los mas bellos son de les participantes en el Programa Mep Gracias familias y estudiantes por hacer de mi trabajo un placer diario y adelante hacia sus metas - a superar los retos y a construir vidas, hogares paises y un mundo feliz para todes!!!!

CALS NEW YEARS VIDEO.12.17.24 UVM's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences focuses on a "planetary health" approach, understanding that the health of people, communities, animals, plant...

Spanish: Preveniendo las picaduras de mosquitos.

09/03/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFAU6grGIe0

Spanish: Preveniendo las picaduras de mosquitos. Preveniendo las picaduras de mosquitos. Los mosquitos transmiten gérmenes a través de sus picaduras que pueden enfermarlo. En Vermont, los mosquitos son port...

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