M-DCPS Division of Student & Family Support Programs, Migrant Education Program provides free supplemental services to help migratory students overcome barriers, meet academic goals, and thrive through tailored support and extended learning opportunities. Mission Statement: The mission of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Division of Student and Family Support Programs, Migrant Education Progr
am, is to provide comprehensive supplemental services that ensure maximum academic achievement while fostering excellence, purpose, and self-worth for our migrant students. About the Title I, Part C - Migrant Education Program:
The Migrant Education Program (MEP), through the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Division of Student and Family Support Programs, is dedicated to addressing the unique educational needs of migratory children and youth, aged 0–21. Funded through Title I, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the program is designed to reduce barriers to success and ensure that migratory students can meet the same challenging academic standards as their peers. Children of migrant farmworkers often face significant challenges, including frequent school changes, poverty, language barriers, and limited access to healthcare, that place them at greater risk of academic failure. MEP’s goal is to help migrant students meet the same rigorous academic content and performance standards as their peers. By addressing both academic and socio-emotional needs, the program supports student success from early childhood through graduation and beyond. M-DCPS’s Migrant Education Program offers a wide range of free supplemental services designed to address the barriers migrant students face:
- Early Childhood Education at Redland and South Dade Centers
- Extended-Day Programs at Redland Center, South Dade Center, Everglades Center, and Redondo Elementary School
- Academic Support, Tutoring, and Advocacy in select schools throughout Homestead and Florida City
- Summer Academic Enrichment
- Family Support Services, including health, nutrition, social services, and referrals to community resources
These services are tailored to meet the developmental, linguistic, and academic needs of migratory students while fostering a sense of stability and belonging. Since its creation in 1966, the M-DCPS Migrant Education Program has stood as a beacon of support and advocacy for the migrant farmworker communities of Homestead, Florida City, and South Dade. In partnership with dedicated community organizations and sponsors, the program continues to champion equity, inclusion, and the power of education to break down barriers and transform lives. By uplifting students and strengthening the bonds between schools and families, the Migrant Education Program ensures that migratory children are not left behind, but instead, empowered to achieve their fullest potential.
