The purpose of the Education of Migratory Children Program (MEP) is to provide
supplemental educational services to eligible migratory children (age three to their
22nd birthday) who have not attained either a high school diploma or High School
Equivalency Diploma (GED). As defined in and in accordance with the state’s Service
Delivery Plan, all local educational agencies (LEAs) that have identified migratory
children with unmet needs are expected to implement supplemental instructional
and/or support services during the regular school year and summer months, using
funds awarded directly to Appling County by the Georgia Department of Education
or available through the state migratory consortium at Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College. Eligible migratory students to be served include preschool-age
participants (home or facility-based), students enrolled in grades K-12, and students
aged 16-21 not enrolled in school (out-of-school youth) and dropouts. Due to the
unique needs of migratory children and youth, the Appling County School System
monitors the needs of all participants residing in the District of Appling County
School System. For more information, contact Dr. Norma Nunez-Cortes, Director
of Federal Programs, at norma.cortes@appling.k12.ga.us, 912-705-8111.
