1. Completing the COE under the Every Student Succeeds Act
Presented by:
Jorge Echegaray
Senior Education Specialist
June 2017

2. Scenario 1
Monica Smith moved to Houma, LA (Terrebonne) when her parents decided to open a restaurant. She was 4 years old when they moved. At 15, Monica got pregnant and dropped out of school. She worked in her parents’ restaurant for a year, and then decided to travel to Breaux Bridge, LA (St. Martin) to work in the sugar cane harvest, on April 1st, Her one-year-old baby traveled with her. On May 15th, Monica began working in the sugar cane harvest. Only lasting one month, she and her babe return to Houma. It’s July 1st, 2017 and a recruiter interviews Monica. Who is eligible for the MEP?

3. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

4. COE for Monica Smith (youth eligible for the MEP)
St. Martin Breaux Bridge LA USA
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Terrebonne Houma LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
As the worker
Monica Smith
06/15/17 N
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
04/01/17
Terrebonne Houma LA USA
St. Martin Breaux Bridge LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

5. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Sugar Cane - Harvesting
Seasonal
Agriculture
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

6. COE for Monica’s child (baby eligible for the MEP)
St. Martin Breaux Bridge LA USA
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Terrebonne Houma LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
With the Worker
Monica Smith
Parent N
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
06/15/17
04/01/17
Terrebonne Houma LA USA
St. Martin Breaux Bridge LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

7. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Sugar Cane - Harvesting
Seasonal
Agriculture
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

8. Scenario 2
On March 15, 2017, Jorge and Alba Ibarra, both 20 years old, and their daughter Victoria, 3 years old, moved to Eunice, LA (St. Landry) from Mexico. Both Jorge and Alba dropped out of school after the 8th grade. They heard from relatives living in St. Landry about possible work with crawfish. When they arrived in Eunice, Jorge found part-time work as a janitor. Alba found work cleaning/ washing crawfish on 05/01/17. The recruiter interviews the family on 07/01/17.

9. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

10. COE for Alba as the worker
Mexico Mexico MEX
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
St. Landry Eunice LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
As the worker
Alba Ibarra N
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
03/15/17
03/15/17
Mexico Mexico MEX
St. Landry Eunice LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

11. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Crawfish – Cleaning/Washing
Seasonal
Fishing
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

12. COE for Jorge (Alba’s spouse)
Mexico Mexico MEX
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
St. Landry Eunice LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
With the Worker
Alba Ibarra
Spouse
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
03/15/17 N
03/15/17
Mexico Mexico MEX
St. Landry Eunice LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

13. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Crawfish – Cleaning/Washing
Seasonal
Fishing
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

14. COE for baby (Alba as the worker)
Mexico Mexico MEX
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
St. Landry Eunice LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
With the Worker
Alba Ibarra
Parent
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
03/15/17 N
03/15/17
Mexico Mexico MEX
St. Landry Eunice LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

15. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Crawfish – Cleaning/Washing
Seasonal
Fishing
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

16. Scenario 3
Every summer, Patty Hebert and her parents move from New Iberia (Iberia Parish) to Belle Chasse (Plaquemines Parish) to work at Ben & Ben Smith’s Orchards packing all sorts of fruits and vegetables. They have made this trip every year of Patty’s life, and she just turned 7. On 06/01/17, the family once again moved to Belle Chasse. This year, the orchard owner told Matthew Hebert (Patty’s father) that the orchard has already hired all the H2A workers to work the crops and no more worker were needed. Patty’s dad started working as a janitor at Burger King for the remainder of the summer. The recruiter interviews the family on July 1st, 2017, in Plaquemines Parish.

17. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

18. Iberia Parish New Iberia LA USA
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Plaquemines Belle Chasse LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
With the worker
Matthew Hebert
Parent
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
06/01/17 N
06/01/17
Iberia Parish New Iberia LA USA
Plaquemines Belle Chasse LA
Actively Sought new QW SAM and has Recent History of Moves
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

19. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Crawfish – Cleaning/Washing
Seasonal
Fishing
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
The worker applied for work at the orchard but was told no more workers were being hired.
The worker moved in 2016 and 2015 to Plaquemines Parish to do the same type of work.
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

20. Scenario 4
Jerry Jones grew up in Pineville, LA (Rapides). He dropped out of school at age 16 and decided to support himself. Unable to find a job, he moved to Jeanerette, LA (Iberia) on 08/01/16 and immediately applied at Ted Broussard Farms, Inc., for the sugar harvest. He submitted his application with the farmer, but he never heard back from the farmer because the farmer already had all the workers needed for the season. Jerry finally found work in Iberia with a local shrimper, on 11/09/16. The recruiter interviews Jerry on a shrimp boat in Jeanerette, on 07/01/17.

21. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

22. The youth is not eligible for the MEP

23. Scenario 5
Joshua and Jessica LeBlanc and their three school age children live Chauvin, LA (Terrebonne). Every summer Joshua and his two eldest son shrimp off the coast of the Grand Isle, LA (Jefferson). The three make a series of short duration moves during the season, on weekends. The first trip to Grand Isles was on May 29, 2016 and the three returned from the most recent trip on 11/06/16. They make more than 10 trips for 3 days each trip during the shrimping season. The recruiter interviews the family on 07/01/17.

24. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

25. Terrebonne Parish Chauvin LA USA
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Jefferson Parish Grand Isle LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
With the worker
Joshua LeBlanc
Parent
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
05/29/16 Y
05/29/16
Terrebonne Parish Chauvin LA USA
Jefferson Parish Grand Isle LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

26. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Shrimping – Catching
Seasonal
Fishing
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
The first trip to Grand Isles was on May 29, 2016 and the three returned from the most recent trip on 11/06/16. They make more than 10 trips for 3 days each trip during the shrimping season.
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

27. Scenario 6
Robert and his mom (Anna Acosta) live in Lafayette, LA (Lafayette). Rob is 15 years old, and has lived in Lafayette for as long as he can remember. His mom has always worked in housekeeping at a local hotel, but recently the hotel permanently closed. Robert’s mom has family that own a large cotton farm business in Clarkton, LA (Malden). Desperate to secure some type of employment, Anna and her son move to Clarkton, on 05/13/16, to work hoeing cotton. Anna was able to work for three months. In September 2016, Anna receives news about a new hotel that has open in Lafayette. Anna moves back to Lafayette on 09/15/16 to apply for the work at the hotel and secure housing. Robert then joins his mom at the end of the school semester, on 12/20/16. A recruiter interviews the family in Lafayette on 07/01/17.

28. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

29. Malden Parish Clarkton LA USA
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Lafayette Parish Lafayette LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
To join the worker
Anna Acosta
Parent
12/20/16
09/15/16
12/20/16 N
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
05/13/16
Lafayette Parish Lafayette LA USA
Malden Parish Clarkton LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

30. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Cotton - Hoeing
Seasonal
Agriculture
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
The worker moved before the child to secure work and housing.
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

31. Scenario 7
Anna and Jose Martinez, along with their two young children, moved to Opelousas, LA (St. Landry) from New Orleans because of a possible opening at a dairy farm. They all arrived to Opelousas on 03/03/17. The recruiter interviews the family on 07/01/17, in Opelousas. During the interview, Jose explains that he began working at a dairy farm feeding and milking cows. Jose also shares that he plans to work until the end of July when the family plans to return to New Orleans so his children can return to their old school.

32. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

33. Orleans Parish New Orleans LA USA
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
St. Landry Parish Opelousas LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
With the worker
Jose Martinez
Parent
03/03/17 N
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
03/03/17
Orleans Parish New Orleans LA USA
St. Landry Parish Opelousas LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

34. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Cow - Milking
Temporary
Agriculture
Worker Statement
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Bob’s Dairy Farm
The worker plans to work milking cows until the end of July 2017 so his children can return to school.
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

35. Scenario 8
Carlos Garcia moved on his own from San Antonio, TX to Natchitoches on 12/15/16 and immediately engaged in seasonal work, planting seedlings at a nursery. His wife and their four young children remained in San Antonio, TX until 05/01/17 when they moved to Natchitoches to be with Carlos. On 06/01/17, Carlos moved his family to Edgefield, LA (Red River) because he was able to secure larger and more affordable housing for his family. Mr. Garcia commutes every day from Red River to Natchitoches for work. A Recruiter interviews the mother in Red River on 07/01/17.

36. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

37. Natchitoches Parish Natchitoches LA USA
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Red River Edgefield LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
With the worker
Carlos Garcia
Parent
06/01/17 N
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
12/15/17
San Antonio SD San Antonio LA USA
Natchitoches Parish Natchitoches LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

38. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Nursery Plants - Seeding
Seasonal
Agriculture
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

39. Scenario 9
Juan Palomino, a 21-year-old youth travels from Mexico to Tallulah, LA (Madison) for the sweet potato season. The youth made this trip every year for the past two years (2015 and 2016), always arriving on May 30th. This is the only work he has ever done. This year, the youth arrived on 06/20/17. The recruiter interviews the youth on 07/01/17 in Tallulah. During the eligibility interview, the youth explains that the work won’t start until the following week.

40. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

41. Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Mexico Mexico MEX
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Madison Parish Tallulah LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
As the worker
Juan Palomino
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
06/20/17 N
05/30/16
Mexico Mexico MEX
Madison Parish Tallulah LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

42. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work Sweet Potato - Harvesting
Seasonal
Agriculture
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

43. Scenario 10
Matthew and his wife (both 19 years old) are Burmese refugees who arrived from Dallas, Texas and were placed to work at one of the local nurseries in Forest Hills, LA (Rapides Parish). Neither finished high school. They arrive in Forest Hills on 02/07/17 and Matthew worked at a local nursery transferring plants for 2 months. When his wife decides she wants to be near her extended family in Grand Isle, LA (Jefferson), Matthew asked his friends if there is any similar work in Grand Isle. He was told about possible work with local shrimpers. The couple moved to Grand Isle on 3/30/17, but when Matthew applied for work with local shrimpers, he is told they were not hiring. Matthew is still unable to find work. The recruiter interviews the couple on 07/01/17.

44. Is the child eligible for the MEP?
Is the child/youth entitled to a free/public education in the State?
Did the moves occur in the preceding 36 months of the eligibility interview (EI) ?
Is the child/youth under age 22?
Did the child make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Did the individual make a Qualifying Move (QM)?
Does the individual (I) (parent/guardian/ spouse or child/youth) meet the definition of a Migratory Qualifying Worker (MQW)?

45. COE for Matthew as the worker
Rapides Parish Forest Hills LA USA
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Jefferson Parish Grand Isle LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
As the worker
Matthew
03/03/17 N
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
02/07/17
Dallas School District Dallas TX USA
Rapides Parish Forest Hills LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

46. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work
Nursery Plants - Transplanting
Temporary Agriculture
Worker Statement
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Bob’s Nursery
Matthew worked at the nursery for two months.
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)

47. COE for Matthew’s wife Rapides Parish Forest Hills LA USA
Document the child’s most recent qualifying move
Jefferson Parish Grand Isle LA
Document whether the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
With the worker
Matthew’s wife Spouse
03/03/17 N
Document when the child moved as the MQW, with the MQW, or to-join the MQW
02/07/17
Dallas School District Dallas TX USA
Rapides Parish Forest Hills LA
Engaged in new qualifying work soon after the move
Document when the worker became a Migratory Qualifying Worker

48. Document the nature of the Qualifying Work
Nursery Plants - Transplanting
Temporary Agriculture
Worker Statement
Document the temporary employment information (if applicable)
Bob’s Nursery
Matthew worked at the nursery for two months.
Document comments for 2bi, 4b, and temporary employment (if applicable)