2021 Receiving State Summer Migrant Programs Directory

MINNESOTA
Department of Education
1500 Hwy 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113
State Contact Information Email Phone Number
Ms. Leigh Schleicher
State Program Migrant Director
Noemi Treviño
State Migrant Program Specialist
Lidibette Guzmán
Secondary Coordinator
Claudia Mladek
Identification & Recruitment
Leigh.schleicher@state.mn.us (651) 582-8326
Noemi.trevino@state.mn.us
mde.esea@state.mn.us
lguzman02@hamline.edu
Claudia.mladek@tvoc.org
(651) 582-8233
(651) 645-9005
Toll free (877) 891-6379
(952) 232-1210
Toll free (800) 890-4853
MINNESOTA STATE ASSESSMENTS
State tests are not considered part of Minnesota’s high school graduation requirements. State assessments
are given to students in a district once a year, based on their grade level and subject area.
• Reading: MCA or MTAS (grades 3-8, 10)
• Mathematics: MCA or MTAS ( grades 3-8, 11)
• Science: MCA or MTAS (grades 5, 8, and once in high school)
Graduation Assessments
Students are not required to achieve a specified score or level of proficiency on any statewide assessments
in order to graduate from high school.
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE POLICY
Minnesota compulsory education law requires that every child between 7 and 17 years of age must
attend and receive instruction unless the child has graduated from high school.
SUMMER MIGRANT PROGRAMS
Minnesota Summer Migrant Program is a K-12 grade program taking place in many regions of the
state where the migrant students are located. The dates of the programs vary according to the
harvest of the region but typically certain areas begin the second or third week June and operate for
five to six weeks. Migrant students are provided with a wide range of instruction according to their
needs by licensed teachers. Services may include, but are not limited to:
• Transportation and Meals
• Individualized Services Based on Students Needs
• Secondary Credit Recovery and Credit Advancement: Online Courses, Face to Face Instruction, UT Credit by Exam,
PASS/MiniPASS
• SAT/ACT Online Preparation
• Reinforcement of Academic Skills
• Emphasis on Reading and Math Instruction
• English Language Learner Instruction and Services
• STEM Skills
• Enrichment Activities
• College and Career Readiness and Exploration
• Out-Of-School Youth (OSY) Services and Referrals
• Out-Of-State Testing and Testing Preparation
• Health Services and/or Referrals
• Cultural and Family Activities
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