The
Migrant Education Program is provided at all grades and campuses in
Canutillo Independent School District. This program is designed to
enhance the educational experience of Migrant students 3 to 21 years of
age. Services include: intensive academic tutoring, counseling and
referral services, school record transfer, and parent engagement
programs. The objective of this program is to provide supplemental
academic services for the migrant students in an effort to support and
enrich their school experience.
Eligibility
A
child is eligible if within the last 3 years he/she has moved from
one school district to another with the purpose of accompanying a parent
or guardian, who for a minimum of 3 days, seeks or obtains a job in
the agricultural or fishery related fields.
Some of the Benefits and Services Provided by the Migrant Program are:
- Intensive tutoring classes at all grades.
- School supplies
- Winter jackets through Operation Noel
- Scholarship and financial aid advisory services
- Summer program (Project SMART)
- Dental services
- Health services
- Educational field trips
- Parent leadership activities
Canutillo Migrant Parents
Parent
Advisory Council (PAC) meetings provide parents with information
about the Migrant Education Program and the activities scheduled.
Parents listen to guest speakers on different topics relating to
educational and health issues. Through this, they strengthen their
parenting skills and also learn about other educational programs
available to them and their children.