Migrant Education

Federal Programs

Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Main Phone: 907.746-9200 | Fax: 907.746.9290

Migrant Education Program

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Migrant Education Program (MEP) provides services and resources for students and their families through the support of a federal grant. The MEP's goal is to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a GED) that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment.

Chasitie Wilkes - Director of Federal Programs

907-746-9276

Chasitie.cork@matsuk12.us

Holly Peters- Administrative Assistant

907-746-9276

Holly.peters@matsuk12.us

Mary Graham- Migrant and Indian Education Coordinator

907-746-9236

Mary.graham@matsuk12.us

Migrant Education Program Flyer

Preschool Information

Eligibility

Is this you?

Your family depends on subsistence activities to feed your family, and...

Your child(ren) has, in the past 3 years, participated in seasonal subsistence fishing, commercial fishing and/or berry picking and brought the food home (dates must fall within a one year period);

AND the activities were at least 20 miles away from your primary residence for 7 overnights or more (does not need to be consecutive);

OR your child(ren) traveled with you while you were logging and/or farming outside of the Mat-Su Borough School District (MSBSD) for 7 overnights or more (does not need to be consecutive).

Eligible youth must be under 20 years old but are not required to be registered in a school. Therefore, preschoolers, homeschoolers, and out of school youth are also eligible if they have not graduated.

If the answer is yes, your child(ren) may qualify for Migrant Education Services. All activities must meet economic necessity for program qualification. Please complete the Parent Request Form below.

Migrant Communication

2024-2025 MEP Events and Services:	Tutoring Opportunities
After-School Tutoring	Before or after-school tutoring offered at the following schools (Please check with your child's school for specifics) Big Lake Elementary Birchtree Charter Burchell High Butte Elementary Colony High Colony Middle Cottonwood Creek Dena'ina Elementary Finger Lake Elementary Goose Bay Elementary Houston Middle Houston Sr High Iditarod Elementary Knik Elementary Knik Charter Laron Elementary Machetanz Elementary Mat-Su Career Tech Meadow Lakes Elementary Palmer High Palmer Jr Middle Pioneer Peak Elementary Redington Jr/Sr High Shaw Elementary Sherrod Elementary Snowshoe Elementary Su-Valley Swanson Elementary Talkeetna Elementary Tanaina Elementary Teeland Middle School Valley Pathways Wasilla High Wasilla Middle
School Supplies/Winter Gear
Swim Lessons – Next Registration Dates: 9/26/24 – 7:30am (Palmer Pool) 9/30/24 – 10:00am (Wasilla Pool) 10/24/24 – 7:30am (Palmer Pool) 11/4/24 – 10:00am (Wasilla Pool)
Virtual PAC Meeting – Next Meeting Dates: 11/2/23 Migrant ED PAC Meeting PP 1/25/24 – 6:00pm-7:00pm 4/17/24 – 11:00am-12:00pm 4/17/24 PAC Meeting PP
Family Literacy Night - Next Event Dates: 10/29/24 Author Brooke Hartman 6:00pm-7:30pm December Author Pending 6:00pm-7:30pm March Author Pending 6:00pm-7:30pm
Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Certification – Next Class Dates: 11/4/24 – 9:00am-4:00pm 1/18/25 – 9:00am-4:00pm 3/7/25 – 9:00am-4:00pm 4/19/25 - 9:00am-4:00pm
Fall Book Distribution - October 26 - November 30th
Winter Book Distribution - February 1st-28th

Get online tutoring for subjects like math, English, and history. Work with a live tutor or use resources to study independently, all at no charge to you! Live Homework Help also provides all Alaskans free help finding and applying online for a job, writing resumes and cover letters, interview prep and applying for unemployment assistance. Live Homework Help

Parent Advisory Committee

Migrant Ed Program Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is open to interested parents/guardians of migrant eligible students. Parent input is vital to the Migrant Ed Program's operations - we welcome new members and encourage anyone with a migrant eligible student to join the Committee. The committee generally meets three times per year to discuss needs, offer ideas, and assist with program planning.

MEETINGS:

11/27/24 12pm-1pm via zoom 11.27.24 Migrant PAC Meeting
2/10/25 6pm-7:30pm 501 N Gulkana St. 2.10.25 Migrant PAC Meeting

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