| Migrant
Education Even Start (MEES) |
| Illinois MEES operates two projects
that are located in seven sites throughout the State: Project
MAX, Maximizing Family Literacy with Migrant
Education Even Start; and Successful Transitions Underscore
Bright Beginnings
for Students and Parents. |
| Migrant
Education Even Start is dedicated to the goal
of family literacy and features: |
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Early childhood education |
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Parenting education |
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Adult education |
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Intergenerational literacy
activities |
 Other
essential components include: |
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Needs-based instruction to help families
meet literacy goals and high content standards |
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Use of technology as a tool for learning |
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Professional development |
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Service delivery coordination |
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Dissemination of effective practices |
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Continuity of services for mobile families |
| Participants
are families with child(ren) from birth through age seven who
are eligible to participate in the Migrant Education Program. |