Tennessee
Migrant Education Program
Helping migratory children and out-of-school youth succeed and prosper
If you have a student who you think might qualify as a migratory student, please complete this digital referral form, contact the Tennessee MEP Outreach and Enrollment Team at idr@TN-MEP.net, or call (615) 238-9998.
WHAT IS THE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM?
The Tennessee Migrant Education Program (TN MEP) strives to ensure that all migratory students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment. The TN MEP works in close collaboration with school districts and community agencies to help migratory children and out-of-school youth meet the same academic standards expected of all students by coordinating and supporting services that sustain and accelerate their progress in school. For more information, download the Tennessee Migrant Education Program Overview PowerPoint
The Migrant Education Program was established by the federal government in 1966 to ensure that migratory students:
Receive appropriate education and support services
Are not penalized by academic content and achievement standards
Receive support services to address the challenges of mobility, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, and other factors that inhibit their ability to succeed in school
Benefit from state and local systemic reform
