Parents/Families-Migratory Students
March /April/May 2025
Welcome, parents and families, to the TxMEP quarterly newsletter! The Texas Migratory Education Program, which publishes these newsletters, offers a variety of free information and resources for parents and families of migratory students to support academic success.
Our summer edition of the newsletter provides parents and families with resources to support their children. These ideas are designed to help whether your child is in prekindergarten or preparing for college. Below are two things you will learn more about in this newsletter:
Education Resources on the TxMEP portal
Resources to support your child’s mental health
If you are new to the Texas Migratory Education Program, join the TMEP Listserv to keep informed about the latest information regarding the Texas Migratory Education Program and visit the site designed for migratory families, TMEP.
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STAAR Progress
The STAAR progress measure provides information about the amount of growth a student has made from year to year. To find out which grades and subjects have a progress measure, review the STAAR Progress Measure Parent’s Guide. You can share the information with your child by accessing the Family Portal on TexasAssessment.gov. These conversations can encourage your child to continue learning over the summer to continue growing.
Empowering Parents with Free Mental Health Resources
Supporting a child’s mental and emotional well-being is just as important as their academic success. ParentGuidance.org is a free, online resource designed to help parents navigate the challenges of parenting by providing expert-led courses, professional advice, and tools to support children’s mental health.
This website offers self-paced courses, articles, and videos on topics such as child behavior, anxiety, depression, and family communication. Parents can access guidance from licensed therapists and gain practical strategies to support their children at home.
One of the most valuable features of ParentGuidance.org is its built-in translation tool, allowing families to access content in the language they feel most comfortable with. This ensures that all parents, regardless of language, benefit from the information.
Title I, Part C staff can share this resource with families to help them feel more confident and supported in addressing their children’s emotional and mental health needs. Encourage parents to visit ParentGuidance.org today to explore the available resources!
Educational Resources for Parents of K-12 Migratory Children
This online resource provides printable mini-lessons, tip sheets, interactive activities, and short videos that support students in grades K-12 in reading and writing, as well as math for grades K-5. The portal also includes information and links to resources for out-of-school youth, ensuring that all students have access to learning opportunities.
All resources are free of charge, and families can quickly create a free account for immediate access. Visit txmigrant.net/k12 today to explore the available materials!
Summer Moves
If your family will be in a different region of Texas or out-of-state during the upcoming June testing window, contact your Title I, Part C staff to complete the Migratory Student STAAR/EOC Testing Referral Form. TMIP staff will review the forms, follow up if needed, and coordinate testing for the students while they are away from their home base school district.
All testing will be conducted online, and priority for testing will be given to 12th-grade eligible migratory students who are retesting to meet Texas Graduation Requirements.
For more information about STAAR/EOC Out-of-State Testing, contact TMIP or view the information on the website.
Calling Student Artists
The 2025 Association for Migrant Educators of Texas (AMET) Conference Art Contest is accepting entries until May 15. The competition is open to high school students in grades 9 through 12 with a current, valid Certificate of Eligibility for the current school year. If chosen, the winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to the institution of their choice as well as having their artwork featured as the AMET Conference program cover. Artwork must be two-dimensional and no larger than 11 inches in height and 8 ½ inches in width. If you know of a talented high school artist, have them visit the AMET Art Contest page for more information.
