What is a PAC November, 2010

What is the function of a PAC? A PAC advises LEAs on concerns of migrant parents that relate to the planning, operation, and evaluation of MEP programs and projects in which their children participate.

In particular, the LEAs must consult with the PAC about: • The comprehensive assessment of the needs of migratory children to be served; and • The design of the comprehensive service delivery plan.

Service Delivery Plan Math Reading/ELL Readiness Graduation Health Identification and Recruitment Intrastate and Interstate Coordination

Math Goal 1: Increase the % of migrant families who are able to provide their children with what they need to improve their mathematical ability from 67% to 80%. Goal 2: Increase the % of highly mobile migrant students, as well as other migrant students (Grades 9-12) who have access to comprehensive mathematics course work from 29% to 75%.

Reading Goal 1: ELL migrant students increase their reading state assessment (WASL) scores in grades 4/7/10 by ensuring appropriate Student Learning Plans are in place for each migrant student who does not meet standard on the reading state assessment (WASL). Goal 2: Increase the percentage of migrant families who actively support literacy development in the home from 42% to 75% Goal 3: Increase percentage of migrant students (Grades 3-12) who are accessing the Internet for academic purposes from 30% to 75%.

Readiness Goal 1: Increase Kindergarten readiness skills of migrant children and increase their participation in preschool programs from 45% to 75%. Goal 2: Increase the percentage of migrant families conducting reading and mathematics activities in the home with their preschool children from 50% to 75%.

Nationally Recognized Migrant Student Seven Areas of Concern Educational Continuity Instructional Time School Engagement English Language Development Educational Support in the Home Health Access to Services