2021 Receiving State Summer Migrant Programs Directory

MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Massachusetts Migrant Education Program
36 Middlesex Turnpike
Bedford, MA 01730-1404
MASSACHUSETTS STATE ASSESSMENTS
Massachusetts has a state assessment that is required for graduation called the Massachusetts
Comprehensive System (MCAS). It is given to all public school students in Massachusetts, including
students with disabilities and English Language Learners. Students must pass the grade 10 test in
English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and one of the four high school Science and Technology
Engineering tests as one conditions of eligibility for a high school diploma. The MCAS assessments
are administered starting in the 3rd grade.
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE POLICY
Massachusetts compulsory education law requires everyone between the ages of 6 –16 years of age
to attend school (unless they meet alternate accommodations or have graduated from high school).
SUMMER MIGRANT PROGRAMS
There are regionally based summer school programs for Migratory Children and youth in
Massachusetts. Three of the traditional sites are Chelsea, New Bedford and Springfield but
additional sites may be programmed based on student population and need. If an eligible migratory
student, including out of school youth (OSY) is unable to attend one of the site- based programs for
whatever reason, the MMEP will provide home-based summer programming or assist in enrolling
the student in a community based program. The dates of the program vary but typically are held in
the month of July and first week of August. Transportation and food are provided to participants.
Curricular materials vary but in recent past years the k-8 students have used Project SMART
mathematics and ELA, OSY have used interactive English from intercambio and preschool
curriculum has been structured on kindergarten readiness goals from the DEEC. If a student from
Texas resides in Massachusetts during the summer and is identified by Texas to have a need to
study for the Texas state-mandated assessment tests, individualized tutoring would be offered.
State Contact Information Email Phone Number
Ms. Christine Cowen
Migrant Education Specialist
ccowen@doe.mass.edu (781) 338-6301
Ms. Emily Hoffman
Migrant Education Program
ehoffman@edcollab.org
(339) 222-5607
(781) 290-4923 Fax
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