Migrant Education Even Start (MEES) is a statewide Migrant Education Program sponsored by the California Department Of Education and the Office of Migrant Education.  MEES is administered by the Butte County Office of Education, Don McNelis, Superintendent.

The 14th Annual Migrant Education Even Start Conference is Tu-Fri, Nov. 18-21, 2008
Location:  Holiday Inn Downtown Plaza, 300 J Street, Sacramento, CA
For more information, call the MEES Office at (916) 443-9225

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The California MEES Project Gives Emphasis to the Following

• Parents and project staff are a team dedicated to improving the education and meeting the needs of migratory children and their families.

• Assisting migratory parents to recognize the value of education for their children and themselves.

• Promoting the theme that “A family who learns together, will grow together.”

• Preparing parents to become teachers and advocates for their children.

• Developing a strong educational foundation for migratory children so that they may succeed in school.

 "A family who learns together, will grow together."

What is Migrant Education Even Start (MEES)?

The California MEES Project is a statewide home and school based family education model which assists migratory parents to increase their literacy and parenting skills, so that they in turn can prepare their children (birth to 7 years of age) to become successful learners.

What Services Does the MEES Program Provide?

The major thrust of services is that of providing literacy, parenting and English as a Second Language skills to migratory parents; early childhood development and kindergarten readiness skills to their children (birth to 7 years of age).

A major emphasis is given to providing interactive literacy activities between parents and their children. However, recognizing that migrant families have older siblings who also need services, participating regions provide tutorial and other support assistance to these students within the framework of their MEES Programs.

All services provided to migratory families in the California MEES Project are coordinated with local school districts, adult education programs, community colleges and other agencies.

Furthermore, the California MEES Project is committed to providing all services at times and locations selected by migratory parents, thus enabling them to actively participate in project activities.

How Do Families Qualify for Migrant Education Even Start Services?

Participating families must be classified as “migratory” under Migrant Education guidelines.  Participating children must be between 0 and 7 years of age.  Parents and children must participate together in project activities.

Where are MEES Services Being Provided in California?

Currently, the California MEES Project provides services at 232 sites within 23 Migrant Education Regions.

MEES Program Contacts 

MEES Project Models

Currently, the MEES Project is operating within the framework of two models:

• Home Based:   Project teachers and   aides work in the home with migratory parents and their children providing parenting skills and early childhood education services.
   

• School/Center Based:   Parents and children attending classes together conducted at a school or center site.  Classes include English as a Second Language, Literacy (English and native language), parenting skills for parents, early childhood education and kindergarten readiness skills for their children.

13th Annual Migrant Education Even Start Conference Information (Fall 2007)

• Conference Date - Tu-Fri., Nov. 13-16, 2007

• Conference Location - Holiday Inn, Capitol Plaza, 300 J Street, Sacramento CA  95814

• Participant List - Fax list to (916) 443-2734

• Email MEES for Conference Questions

 

For more information

Adriana Simmons  - State Coordinator
530 Bercut Drive, Suite J, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 443-9225
Fax: (916) 443-2734
Email: MEES