The NWESD Migrant program is eager to provide the support your migrant teams needs in order to build a successful program for your migrant students. We offer professional learning and resources for Migrant educators including para-educators, migrant graduation specialists/student advocates, migrant recruiters/record clerks, pre-school staff, teachers, administrators, and federal program directors.
Regional Convenings
These events are held twice a year (fall and spring) in both NW Washington and SW Washington. They are a great opportunity for migrant project districts to come together to share and support each other’s work.
Funds of Knowledge
An asset-based paradigm leveraging migrant community strengths to enhance student learning. Gaining a better understanding of a student’s funds of knowledge can enhance classroom practices for both teachers and students. Using a funds of knowledge approach to understanding students’ overall sets of abilities and experiences can help teachers draw on these skills in classrooms to enrich their understanding of academic content while also motivating them during classroom activities. Read more information on the OSPI Funds of Knowledge web page.
Migrant 101
Migrant 101 is a required, free, interactive training exploring the purpose of the Migrant Education Program, identifying unique needs of migrant populations that guide the structure of our work across and within districts. Migrant 101 helps to strengthen participants’ ability to advocate and support migrant students.
For more information or to schedule a training, please contact Ana Mendoza.
Federal Program Director (FPD)
Federal Program Directors oversee, manage and direct the implementation of Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program within their local school district. For support and guidance, please contact Enrique Lopez.
School Readiness
School success and the road to graduation begins with our student’s first experiences as learners. Our Migrant Services team offers a variety of trainings and resources that support the professional development of districts and schools to support the school readiness of our migrant students.
Dates and registration information for upcoming trainings are available on the NWESD Course Registration site. Our Migrant Services team always welcomes your questions.
For more information, please visit NWESD Early Learning.