FMPAC
Florida Migrant Advisory Council Meeting
The first meeting of the Florida Migrant Parent Advisory Council (FMPAC) for the 2019-2020 school year took place at the Embassy Suites in Orlando, Florida on November 15 & 16, 2019. Laura Beltran welcomed members and called the meeting to order; eleven members attended. The agenda and minutes from the May meeting were approved.
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Toxic Stress
Cathy DeVito Social Worker for the Center for Child Stress & Health Ms. DeVito explained to members the difference between regular stress and toxic stress. Members learned and practiced breathing techniques. Members received tips on how to help their children feel more confident on how to seek help. |
Florida Department of Education Update (FDOE)
Marlene Acosta Rodriguez
Migrant Assistant Coordinator
Ms. Acosta Rodriguez gave members an update from the Florida Department of Education. Ms. Acosta talked about the State Service Delivery Plan as the implementation plan for Title 1, Part C under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Marlene Acosta Rodriguez
Migrant Assistant Coordinator
Ms. Acosta Rodriguez gave members an update from the Florida Department of Education. Ms. Acosta talked about the State Service Delivery Plan as the implementation plan for Title 1, Part C under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
Marlene Aboytes and Rosie Mendoza
University of South Florida
Ms. Aboytes and Ms. Mendoza provided members with information on registration requirements are for each program. Both programs are for eligible migrant students.
High School Equivalency Program (HEP)
Marlene Aboytes and Rosie Mendoza
University of South Florida
Ms. Aboytes and Ms. Mendoza provided members with information on registration requirements are for each program. Both programs are for eligible migrant students.
Financial Aid
Pedro Hernandez
Florida Department of Education
Mr. Hernandez gave members a training on what to do once their students are ready to continue their education at a higher institution. He went over the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA).
Pedro Hernandez
Florida Department of Education
Mr. Hernandez gave members a training on what to do once their students are ready to continue their education at a higher institution. He went over the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA).
MALDEF - Orientation
Fabiola Garcia
Recruiter for PAEC Migrant Education
Mrs. Garcia went over the MALDEF chapters and explained to members how the chapters are broken down and will be adjusted to reflect information from the state of Florida.
Fabiola Garcia
Recruiter for PAEC Migrant Education
Mrs. Garcia went over the MALDEF chapters and explained to members how the chapters are broken down and will be adjusted to reflect information from the state of Florida.