Region One MEP

Migratory students from Mercedes, IDEA, Los Fresnos, and Triumph RGV were assisted with a JC Penny Voucher to purchase school clothing. The Migrant Education Program is able to provide students who have an identified need with both academic and supplemental services, such as tutoring, school supplies, or clothing. At today's clothing distribution, services were offered to over 100 students. Thank you JCPenny for collaborating with us in this event

Congratulations to our MEP Director Martha Hinojosa and our MEP Specialists Graciela Avila, Karim Briseño, Magdalena Ojeda, Dr. Nelly Pecina, & Veronica Rodriguez on their national presentations at the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Educators (NASDME) Conference.
Presentations included:
Gamify IDR: Networking & Sharing Ideas
IDR Synergy: A Texas MEP Region One Showcase
The Texas IDR Round Up!
Congratulations to our MEP team on representing Region One well!

Texas was represented at NASDME, the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education Conference in Portland, Oregon. There are over 1,500 participants in attendance who have some connection to Migrant Education Programs across the United States. A great opportunity to learn and network.

Congratulations to Ximena Ventura from Lasara ISD. One of the migrant students who was presented with the Albright Lee Wright Jr. Scholarship of 5 thousand dollars at the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME) Conference.
Ximena plans to attend UT Austin with a business major. Her career goal is to be a business entrepreneur with the dream of one day having her own business.
We are so proud of you Ximena!
Way to go on representing Region One!

The cats in the hats!
Celebrating Read Across America

Region One Education Service Center MEP staff celebrating Read Across America Week.

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose" Dr.Seuss

Last week Dr. Milton Gonzalez presented at the Migrant PAC Regional Leadership Spring Training. He spoke to our parents on developing stronger relationships with our children and connecting as leaders within those we serve. Parents also were empowered on how to be better prepared for Parent-Teacher Conferences and were given resources they could share with other migratory parents in their community.

🌟 Big shoutout to our specialists and Parent Advisory Committee officers for their dedication at our leadership training session!

👨‍👩‍👦 Your commitment to parent and family engagement is invaluable, and leading with excellence is no small task. 🙌

Collaborating with UMOS Program on their Food Farm Worker Relief Grant and distributing services for our migrant farmworker families at Region One.
Close to 100 people attended our event, equaling to approximately $60,000 in qualified funding.

Collaboration between Title I, Part C, MIgrant and Title 1 programs. Great innovation and learning for the Region One Migrant Education Program team. Thank you Jaime Huerta, TEA Division State Director, and Vivian Smyrl, TEA Program Director, for the learning opportunity.

The Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR] Program provides $600 relief payments
to eligible farm and food workers who incurred expenses preparing for, preventing
exposure to, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agricultural and meatpacking workers may receive one relief payment per person if
they worked in an eligible front-line job in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic
(between January 20, 2020, and March 11, 2023].

Application drive at Region One ESC on Saturday, January 27th 9:00 AM-12:00PM.

El Programa de Ayuda para Trabajadores Agrícolas y Alimentarios (FFWR)
proporciona pagos de ayuda de $600 a trabajadores agrícolas y alimentarios
elegibles que incurrieron en gastos de preparación, prevención de exposición y
respuesta a la pandemia de COVID-19.
Los trabajadores agrícolas y empacadores de carne pueden recibir un pago de ayuda
por persona si trabajaron en un empleo elegible de primera línea en los EE. UU.
durante la pandemia de COVID-19 (entre el 20 de enero de 2020 y el 11 de marzo
de 2023].

SOLICITUDES DE AYUDA disponible
el 27 de enero 9:00 AM -12:00PM

Collaborating with UMOS Program on their Food Farm Worker Relief Grant and distributing services for our migrant farmworker families in ROMA ISD.

Shout to all migrant farmworkers who are out harvesting before the cold front hits!
Gracias a los trabajadores migrantes de agricola que le estan hechando ganas al trabajo antes de que llegue el frente frio.
¡¡Gracias!!

Hidalgo County Space Heaters available _ Application open.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year on behalf of your Region One Migrant Education Program.

Our MEP System Specialist, Magdalena Ojeda presented at the Region One Education Service Center 13th Annual Assessment Conference on Using Targeted DMAC Data to Support Migratory Students. Thank you Ms. Ojeda for providing such valuable information.

Region One Education Service Center Migrant Education Program took part in the TEA Migrant ESC Cluster Meeting alongside Region 2 and Region 20. The purpose of the cluster meeting was to provide TEA with feedback on best practices in our regions and to connect and collaborate with other ESC staff across the state. Thank you TEA for this great session.

A special thank you to our Association for Migrant Educators of Texas Conference 2023 Student Performers:

Edcouch Elsa ISD High School Mariachi Azteca Juvenil

McAllen ISD
Nikki Rowe High School JROTC McAllen High School Mariachi Los Potrillos

Rio Hondo ISD
Middle School Jazz Band Elementary Folklorico

Thank you for your hard work in preparing for your performance!

The Association for Migrant Educators of Texas had a Fun Run followed by a Tailgate. Over 75 participants were in attendance. We would like to thank A Royal Celebration in Alamo, Tx for providing the giant fun games! We had a blast!

The Association for Migrant Educators of Texas Conference had two parent dance groups from PSJA ISD , PSJA Parental Engagement Program perform during the vendor reception.
Nuestras Raices Cesar Chavez Parent Center Folklorico and
Grupo Folklorico Tlotli from Ramirez Parent Center were amazing. The parents dances and outfits were so beautiful. ¡¡Gracias madres!!

The Association for Migrant Educators of Texas 2023 Conference was beautified by the parent volunteers from PSJA ISD Kennedy Middle School & Palmer Elementary. They showed up to the McAllen Convention Center the day before to set up. Conference participants arrived to see two balloon arches, 2 photo booth areas, set up for stage, and table centerpieces that went with our conference theme, Portraits of Excellence! Thank you PSJA Parental Engagement Program for your assistance. We are so appreciative of your time and dedication.

Congratulations to John Alvarez from Donna High School and Yaneli Segovia from Weslaco High School for winning the Association for Migrant Educators of Texas Essay Writing Scholarship Contest. They will received a $1,000 scholarship towards their college of choice.
We are so proud of you!! You represent Region One well!!

Congratulations to Mary Lou Trevino from Mission ISD Collegiate High School for winning the Association for Migrant Educators of Texas Art Scholarship Contest. Mary Lou received a $1,000 scholarship towards her college of choice and her art work set the theme for the 2023 AMET Conference, "Portraits of Excellence."
We are so proud of you Mary Lou!!

👋 That's a wrap on the Association for Migrant Educators of Texas Conference!

Thanks to AMET for continuing to provide us with professional development opportunities.

Our Migrant Specialist, Graciela Avila, presented alongside UTRGV CAMP Alumni on "The Difference the Migrant Education Program & CAMP Made in my Life" at the State Migrant Conference Association for Migrant Educators of Texas. Jennifer Peña, Joe Flores, & Yazmin Sanchez connected with students as they shared their experiences as migrants, CAMP students, & professionals out in the workforce.
Thank you!!!

Congratulations to our 2023 Association for Migrant Educators of Texas Service Award Recipients!! You are so deserving of these awards. We are proud to say that 5 of the 7 awards were presented to Migrant Education Program district staff in the Region One area.
Thank you for representing Region One!!

At the Migrant Festival at the Basilica supporting our migrant families across the Region One MEP .
TEXAS MIGRATORY FAMILY HELPLINE
LINEA DE APOYA PARA FAMILIAS MIGRANTES 1-888-984-6251

Promoting the Migrant Education Program at the Vive Tu Vida Event.