1. Background and Overview of the MEP
Trainer’s Resource Materials
Module 1 Level 2
Background and Overview of the MEP
The Identification and Recruitment Process
National ID&R Curriculum, Module 1 Level 2
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2. Trainer’s Resource Materials
Module 1 Level 2
Module 1 Level 2 Outline
Handouts, as needed
Pen or pencil
Highlighters
Post-its®
Trainer’s Note
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Talking Points
This module is based on the National ID&R Manual, Chapter 1: Background and Overview of the Migrant Education Program.
Use the Module 1 Level 2 Outline for this module.
The goals and objectives are listed in the box, with space for participants to take notes.
Participants will not receive a PowerPoint for the presentation, since the Outline provides the most pertinent information from the slides.
When participants are asked to record responses to questions, they should refer to their Outline.
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3. Trainer’s Resource Materials
Level 2: Goals
Module 1 Level 2
The participant will understand the identification and recruitment process.
The participant will know ways to address challenges that may arise in identifying and recruiting.
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4. Trainer’s Resource Materials
Level 2: Objectives
Module 1 Level 2
Participants will be able to
define the terms identification and recruitment;
explain the importance of identifying and recruiting for the MEP;
identify the challenges associated with identifying and recruiting; and
develop strategies for addressing the challenges of identification and recruitment for the MEP.
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5. Trainer’s Resource Materials
Level 2: Agenda
Module 1 Level 2
Purpose of the MEP
Identification and Recruitment
Importance
Challenges
Level 2: Assessment
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6. Trainer’s Resource Materials
Purpose of the MEP
Module 1 Level 2
True or False
Refer to your Outline.
Read each statement with a partner.
If you decide that the statement identifies one of the purposes of the MEP, place a “T” next to the statement.
If you decide that the statement does not identify one of the purposes of the MEP, place an “F” next to the statement.
Trainer’s Notes
Tell participants that before addressing the objectives for today, reviewing some statements will ensure everyone has a basic understanding of the purposes of the MEP.
Review the directions on the slide with participants. Participants will refer to their Outline (p. 2).
All statements are true; do not let participants know this prior to the activity as it is meant to generate discussion among the participants.
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Purpose of the MEP
Module 1 Level 2 T
To assist States in supporting high-quality and comprehensive educational programs and services during the school year, and as applicable, during summer or intersession periods, that address the unique needs of migratory children.
To ensure that migratory children who move among the states are not penalized in any manner by disparities among the states in curriculum, graduation requirements, and/or state academic standards. T
Trainer’s Notes
Click to display each statement. Discuss each statement, then click to see “T” appear.
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Purpose of the MEP
Module 1 Level 2 T
To ensure that migratory children receive full and appropriate opportunities to meet the same challenging state academic standards that all children are expected to meet.
To help migratory children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit the ability of such children to succeed in school. T
Trainer’s Notes
Follow instructions from the previous slide.
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Purpose of the MEP
Module 1 Level 2 T
To help migratory children benefit from state and local systemic reforms.
Trainer’s Notes
Refer participants to the Purpose of the MEP section of the National ID&R Manual, Chapter 1: Background and Overview of the Migrant Education Program for the five purposes of the MEP as stated in Title I, Part C, Section 1301 of ESEA as amended.
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10. Identification and Recruitment Importance
Trainer’s Resource Materials
Identification and Recruitment Importance
Module 1 Level 2
Why is it so important to identify and recruit all eligible migratory children, families, and youth?
Children and youth cannot receive MEP services without a certificate of eligibility (COE) a recruiter has completed and the State has accepted.
The longer it takes to find a migratory child and determine the child to be eligible, the longer it will take to provide the child with MEP services.
Trainer’s Notes
Now that the purpose for the MEP has been reviewed, help participants understand the terms identification and recruitment.
Ask participants to read the question displayed on the slide, write a response in their Outline (p. 3), and share with their neighbors.
Discuss with the whole group.
When done, click to display bullets and discuss points on the slide if not offered by participants.
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11. What if We Don’t Identify All Migratory Children?
Trainer’s Resource Materials
Module 1 Level 2
What if We Don’t Identify All Migratory Children?
Unidentified Migratory children may experience
delays in school placement or incorrect school assignments;
failure to receive partial credits or an inappropriate course sequence for graduation from the student’s home-based school; and
obstacles to receiving necessary supplemental services.
Children previously found eligible for the MEP who may not currently be receiving services need to be re-identified when eligibility can be updated so future services can be planned.
Trainer’s Notes
Ask participants to think about the question on the slide. Allow volunteers to share their thoughts and discuss with the whole group.
After the whole group discussion, refer participants to the bulleted list of common characteristics and challenges in the Children of Migratory Farmworkers and Fishers section in the National ID&R Manual, Chapter 1: Background and Overview of the Migrant Education Program.
Allow participants one minute to read through the list before clicking to display the bullets on additional concerns for migratory children not identified. Discuss as needed.
Click to display the final bullet and discuss.
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12. Identification and Recruitment: Importance
Trainer’s Resource Materials
Identification and Recruitment: Importance
Module 1 Level 2
Materials
Chart paper with the following title: Identification and Recruitment Methods
Markers
Trainer’s Notes
Ask participants to brainstorm any methods they have for identifying and recruiting families. Scribe responses on chart paper as they state their methods.
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Discussion Points
Following up on school referrals.
Making phone calls to farmers, schools, churches, and other agencies.
Securing contact information.
Beginning the process of determining eligibility.
Driving through camps and neighborhoods where families live and work.
Talking with migratory families who might know about other eligible families.
Collecting migratory family surveys.
Calling families whose eligibility has expired to see if they have started working again.
Interviewing families.
Asking the right questions.
Probing when information is unclear.
Going to the homes and meeting families face to face.
Going to work sites.
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13. Identification and Recruitment
Trainer’s Resource Materials
Identification and Recruitment
Module 1 Level 2
Identification
Actively looking for and finding migratory children and youth
Recruitment
Making contact with the family or youth and obtaining the necessary information to document the child’s eligibility and enroll the child in the MEP
Trainer’s Notes
Refer participants to the definitions for identification and recruitment listed on the slide.
Remind participants that two of the primary responsibilities of all recruiters are the identification and recruitment of migratory children.
Ask participants to look at the definitions for each of the terms in isolation above.
Tell participants that based on the PowerPoint definitions, they are going to categorize the ID&R methods they just listed into either an identification activity or a recruitment activity.
Review the list of activities on the chart paper and identify each with an “I” or an “R” based on participant feedback. Some recruiter activities could fall in both categories.
While debriefing, discuss the importance of each activity in relation to the ID&R process for the state.
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Discussion Points
Following up on school referrals. R
Making phone calls to farmers, schools, churches, and other agencies. R
Securing contact information. R
Beginning the process of determining eligibility. I
Driving through camps and neighborhoods where families live and work. R
Talking with migratory families who might know of other eligible families. R
Collecting migratory family surveys. I
Calling families whose eligibility expired to see if they have started working again. I
Interviewing families. I
Asking the right questions. I
Probing when information is unclear. I
Going to the homes and meeting families face to face. I
Going to work sites. I
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14. Identification and Recruitment: Challenges
Trainer’s Resource Materials
Identification and Recruitment: Challenges
Module 1 Level 2
One of the challenges of ID&R is __________________________.
One of the ways I overcome this challenge is by __________________________.
Materials
Eight sheets of chart paper posted around the room; one of the ID&R Challenges from pp. 3–10 in the Trainer’s Resource Materials taped to the top of each page; a sheet of blank copy paper covering each Challenge so participants cannot see what is written until directed
Markers
Trainer’s Notes
Let participants know they will now spend some time discussing the challenges of ID&R.
Ask participants to find the statements on the slide in their Outline (p. 3) and complete them independently.
When most participants are done, allow a five-minute table discussion so that everyone can share. Actively monitor discussions to keep participants on task.
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15. Identification and Recruitment: Challenges
Trainer’s Resource Materials
Identification and Recruitment: Challenges
Module 1 Level 2
Activity
Go to your assigned chart paper.
Record ONE way to overcome the challenge listed.
Move to the next chart paper when prompted.
Continue moving around the room until you have visited all challenges.
Trainer’s Notes
Now direct participants’ attention to the chart paper around the room and remove the blank paper covering each challenge. Let participants know these are some of the ID&R challenges identified by OME.
Divide participants into eight groups and assign each group to one chart paper.
Review the directions on the slide with participants.
Actively monitor participants to ensure they understand the challenges listed and provide guidance if necessary.
Refer participants to the bulleted list of challenges in the Importance of ID&R in Determining Eligibility section in the National ID&R Manual, Chapter 1: Background and Overview of the Migrant Education Program.
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16. Identification and Recruitment: Challenges
Trainer’s Resource Materials
Identification and Recruitment: Challenges
Module 1 Level 2
Debrief
Return to original chart paper.
Pick up key.
Add any solutions not already listed.
Visit each chart paper one more time and record any solutions your colleagues suggested that are not on your key.
Materials
Challenges of ID&R Key, p. 11 in Trainer’s Resource Materials, one copy per participant
Trainer’s Notes
Once participants have visited all chart papers, ask one person from each group to pick up copies of the Key for each group member. Make sure each person has a copy.
Click to display the next direction. Groups will look at their original chart paper and add any information from the Key that was not included by participants.
Debrief each challenge with the whole group.
Clarify as necessary.
Click to display next direction. Allow participants to re-visit each chart paper to record any additional solutions discussed.
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17. Trainer’s Resource Materials
Level 2: Assessment
Module 1 Level 2
Please complete the assessment independently.
When all participants are done, discuss answers with a partner; revise answers if needed.
We will review as a whole group and you will grade your own.
Materials
Level 2: Assessment, pp. 14–15 in Trainer’s Resource Materials, one copy per participant
Level 2: Assessment Key, pp. 14–15 in Trainer’s Resource Materials, one copy per trainer
Trainer’s Notes
Remind participants that the assessment is an indication of how well the content of the training was delivered, not an indication of how well they can recruit.
All resources given during the training may be used during the assessment.
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18. Identification and Recruitment
Trainer’s Resource Materials
Identification and Recruitment
Module 1 Level 2
In your Outline…
Based on what we learned and shared today, record one thing you pledge to take back and use in your role as a recruiter.
Trainer’s Notes
Ask participants to share their pledges with their table groups.
Ask participants to share with the whole group.
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