Using H-2A housing lists and recent arrival information is especially important for strengthening your district’s ID&R outreach to out-of-school youth (OSY), helping recruiters locate newly arrived youth who may not be connected to schools or other community services. Districts are responsible for identifying and serving all eligible migratory children and youth, including OSY, making proactive outreach to these locations a critical part of effective ID&R efforts. 

Please review the H-2A housing list and recent arrival information for children and youth under age 22 who may now be present in your area. These resources can help you: 

• Update your district’s ID&R maps and planning documents 

• Identify new or returning camp locations 

• Begin outreach planning to sites where farmworkers are arriving 

Now is a great time to coordinate recruitment efforts, prepare and order outreach materials, and schedule early visits. Proactive outreach now helps ensure strong identification and support for migratory families and youth throughout the season. 

Please remember not to report the same service code more than once within a single MEP term. The two MEP terms are: 

• Regular School Year Term: September 1 – June 15 
• Summer Term: June 16 – August 31 

If a student receives an ongoing service (for example, Math or Reading support) over multiple months within the same term, the service code should be reported only in the first month the service begins, not in each subsequent month SSRs. 

Example: If tutoring begins in February and continues through March, report the service codes on the February SSR only, not again in March. If the same student receives tutoring again during the Summer Term, report the service codes on the June SSR, but not again in July. 

This helps ensure accurate reporting and prevents duplicate service entries in Infinite Campus.  

National Association of State Directors’ of Migrant Education (NASDME) will host the 2026 National Title I, Part C Convocation on April 27–30 in a new interactive digital format. 

This year’s event will include: 

• Live professional development workshops on key migrant education topics 
• General sessions with national leaders 
• Opportunities for collaboration with colleagues across the country 
• Vendor exhibits and interactive networking opportunities 

All sessions will also be available in a video library for three months following the conference, allowing participants to revisit sessions or watch additional workshops. 

Because the event is virtual, travel costs are eliminated, making it easier for more staff to participate.  

Using PRC 051 MEP funds for professional development opportunities are allowable use of funds.  

The NC MEP is exploring hosting an Abriendo Puertas training at DPI and want your input! This evidence‑based family engagement program supports parents as leaders and partners in their children’s education and aligns with serveral strategies in NC MEP Service Delivery Plan. 

 👉 Please take a moment to complete this short poll to indicate whether your district would be interested in participating. Once we gather responses, we will schedule training dates and share more information. 

The IDRC Invitational will take place this year and will focus on strengthening all areas of the Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program, not just identification and recruitment (ID&R). Sessions will include professional development on ID&R, data support, student services, and administrator leadership, with a focus on energizing programs with new strategies that respond to the challenges programs face today. 

During the initial registration window, North Carolina may reserve up to five seats before registration opens nationally. If your team may be interested in attending, please reach out to Juan Carlos.  

📌 As a reminder, it is allowable for districts to use PRC 051 MEP funds to support travel, transportation, and meal expenses. 

Applications are now available for the 2026 Al Wright Memorial Migrant Scholarship, offered by NationalAssociation of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME).

This scholarship supports eligible Title I, Part C students who are graduating seniors and plan to pursue postsecondary education, particularly those who have overcome mobility-related barriers. Please encourage and assist any eligible high school student to apply. 

📌 Application Deadline: Applications must be received at the following address by March 11 (not postmarked by that date). Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship, ATTN: Henry Manning. NASDME, 1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 915, Washington, DC 20036

The UNC Greensboro CHANCE Camp (Campamento Hispano Abriendo Nuestro Camino a la Educación) application is now open. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the camp.

This summer program provides rising high school seniors with a college exploration experience that is supportive, mentoring-focused, and culturally centered. 

We encourage districts to share this opportunity with eligible high school juniors who are interested in pursuing higher education. 

📄 See the attached flyer with the QR code and application link for more information. 

Did you know the Instructional Resources section of NC-MEP.net includes a Graduation Toolkit designed to support migratory secondary students as they work toward graduation? 

The toolkit includes practical resources that local programs can use when working with middle and high school students, including tools to help students track credits, plan for graduation, and explore post-secondary pathways. 

If your program works with secondary students or out-of-school youth, this is a great resource to review and share with counselors, tutors, and advocates. 

🔗 Explore the resources at NC-MEP.net → Instructional Resources