2. Southern Coastal Migrant Jackson County Schools

3. What is a Migrant child ? The child of a migratory agricultural worker or fisherman who has moved from one school district to another in the preceding 36 months in search of seasonal or temporary employment.

4. Migrant Occupations: Farm Workers Greenhouse/Nursery Workers Poultry Workers Forestry Workers/Tree Planters Commercial Fishermen/Shrimpers Seafood Factory Workers Fish Hatchery Workers

5. Migrants… We don’t have any, do we??? Jackson County Migrant Student Enrollment 2003-2004 336 Students 2002-2003 387 Students 2001-2002 344 Students

6. Jackson County Migrant Population

7. Southern Coastal Migrant Student Enrollment

8. How is Migrant Education Funded? U.S.D.E. allocates funds annually to states based on the number of migrant children residing in each state. M.D.E. reallocates funds annually to districts based on the number of migrant students residing in the district.

9. Why Give Special Help to Migrant Children? The Law Requires It!!!! Improving America’s Schools Act No Child Left Behind Act Migrant children are protected under the law because of the disadvantages and educational disruptions they encounter. Migrant children are among the most disadvantaged in the nation due to poverty, poor nutrition and health care, and educational disruptions.

10. What services are provided in Jackson County by the Migrant Education Program? Tutorial After-school Tutoring In-school Tutoring Summer Reading/Readiness Technical assistance/training for classroom teachers of migrant students

11. Health Vision and Hearing Screenings Health, Hygiene, and Dental Supplies Immunization Data Referrals to Local Healthcare Providers Health Presentations

12. Advocacy Enrollment Assistance and Interpreting Attendance Monitoring Communication between School and Home Basic School Supplies Assistance in obtaining Basic School Uniforms Coordination of Services G.E.D. and Adult Literacy Assistance Preschool Information and Referral

13. Jackson County Migrant Staff Cindy Cantrelle, Director Karen Henson, Asst. Director/Recruiter Nancy Ryan, Bookkeeper/Data Entry Specialist Gay Smith, Nurse/Advocate Kari White, Teacher/Advocate Arthemese Pope, Teacher/Advocate Kathryn Pouncey, Teacher/Span. Interpreter/Advocate Nguyet Milam, Recruiter/Viet.Interpreter Rebecca Adkerson, Recruiter/Advocate 2003-2004 After-School Tutors: Sandra Locke, St. Martin High School Linda Whiddon, St. Martin High School Jami Ryan, St. Martin High SchoolConnie Wright, St. Martin Upper Elem. Janice Seymour, St. Martin Upper Elem.Vicki Martin, St. Martin North Elem.

14. The Migrant staff would like to thank the Jackson County School Board and the Administration for their support in serving migrant children throughout the years.