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Binational Initiative Update. Annual Directors Meeting Hilton Old Town Alexandria March 1, 2012 Presented by Tara Ramsey and Jeanette Acosta. Objectives.
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Binational InitiativeUpdate Annual Directors Meeting Hilton Old Town Alexandria March 1, 2012 Presented by Tara Ramsey and Jeanette Acosta
Objectives • To provide Directors with information pertinent to the State administration and operation of the Migrant Education Program (MEP) as it relates to the identified needs of Binational (Mexican-American) migrant students, and • To promote understanding of, and coordination with, other initiatives and programs.
Highlights of Bibliography • The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program • Handbook for Educators who work with Children of Mexican Origin • Head Start Family Development Program, Inc. • J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program • The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) • University of Michigan International Center • University of Minnesota, Learning Abroad Center • Face The World Foundation • The Rotary InterCountry Teacher Exchange Program
Highlights of Draft Outline • Staff Development • Parent and Community Outreach Efforts Mexico – US Exchange Summer Program/Short Stays Mexico – US Exchange Year-Round- Programs/Long Term Stays US—Mexico Exchange Required Documentation
Schedule Overview • South Padre Island • Moderator Meetings • November 13 • Opening Ceremony • November 14,Afternoon • Closing Session • November 16
Jeanette Acosta, Extern Binational Research