Migrant Education

History and Background

Region 23 began operation in September of 1998. It encompasses San Joaquin County and eastern Contra Costa County and functions under the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE).

The program is structured to meet the needs and priorities of migrant students. The Regional Office is responsible for administration, health, ID&R, out-of-school youth, summer school programs, student leadership activities and, parent involvement.

Migrant Education supports and supplements educational and instructional services for districts in the following ways:

• Coordinates programs with the district based on migrant student needs;
• Supports Migrant Education school readiness for children ages 3-5;
• Supports K-12 educational programs: after school tutorial, transportation, and special programs;
• Coordinates an individual needs assessment (INA) and individual learning plan (ILP);
• Provides summer in-home educational services, Home Based Academy (HBA);
• Allows migrant staff to reach out to the out-of-school youth (OSY) and refer them to vocational programs, GED programs, adult school, ESL classes, or Network programs;
• Advocates for students when necessary; and
• Maintains close ties with the California Mini Corps to provide student-teachers to schools.