FMPAC
Florida Migrant Advisory Council Meeting
The fifth meeting of the Florida Migrant Parent Advisory Council (FMPAC) for the 2020-2021 school year took place virtually on May 22, 2021. Dr. Maria Pouncey welcomed members and called the meeting to order; nine members and district representatives attended.
2021 National Migrant Education Conference Updates
FMPAC Parent Member Participants
Celia Mendoza, America Sainz and Claudia Landeros shared their thoughts on the National Migrant Education Conference and gave thanks for being given the opportunity to participate in such an important event full of valuable information.
FMPAC Parent Member Participants
Celia Mendoza, America Sainz and Claudia Landeros shared their thoughts on the National Migrant Education Conference and gave thanks for being given the opportunity to participate in such an important event full of valuable information.
Graduation Plus
Dani Higgins
Polk County School District
Ms. Higgins presented and talked to members of what 1.5 million dollars is and can do. To her it is 17 students receiving a scholarship. Ms. Higgins shared about opportunities and resources available for every student. Ms. Higgins presentation consisted of 4 students who shared their experiences of their journey to graduating and receiving scholarships.
Dani Higgins
Polk County School District
Ms. Higgins presented and talked to members of what 1.5 million dollars is and can do. To her it is 17 students receiving a scholarship. Ms. Higgins shared about opportunities and resources available for every student. Ms. Higgins presentation consisted of 4 students who shared their experiences of their journey to graduating and receiving scholarships.
School Readiness
Evelyn Suazo
Hillsborough County MEP
Ms. Suazo provided members a presentation on School Readiness. A program used for children to help them get ready for school. She mentioned to parents that their children should know their letters and sounds because it helps them know how to say the beginning and ending of a word. She also shared with parents how to take advantage of different situations to create a learning moment for their children.
Evelyn Suazo
Hillsborough County MEP
Ms. Suazo provided members a presentation on School Readiness. A program used for children to help them get ready for school. She mentioned to parents that their children should know their letters and sounds because it helps them know how to say the beginning and ending of a word. She also shared with parents how to take advantage of different situations to create a learning moment for their children.
Preparing for IEP Meetings
Josefina Gonzalez
Hispanic Outreach Coordinator
Mrs. Gonzalez provided members a presentation on how to prepare for an IEP meeting. She explained to members that an IEP means an Individual Education Plan. Mrs. Gonzalez explained to members who the IEP team consists of and the Special Education Process leads to the implementation; to an Evaluation; and then a Revision. She then mentioned parents of recommendations on what to bring to an IEP meeting like a notepad, pen, etc. She then provided resources for parents to access for additional help.
Josefina Gonzalez
Hispanic Outreach Coordinator
Mrs. Gonzalez provided members a presentation on how to prepare for an IEP meeting. She explained to members that an IEP means an Individual Education Plan. Mrs. Gonzalez explained to members who the IEP team consists of and the Special Education Process leads to the implementation; to an Evaluation; and then a Revision. She then mentioned parents of recommendations on what to bring to an IEP meeting like a notepad, pen, etc. She then provided resources for parents to access for additional help.