Thank you for your interest in serving on the Migrant Education Parent Advisory Committee. The Alaska Migrant Education Program requires that a local school district or educational agency receiving MEP funds and operating a full year migrant program must consult with a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of the local migrant education program.

The MEP PACs role is to provide advice and assistance to MEP administrators relating to MEP program goals, activities, resources and services to ensure that all migrant students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment. The MEP PAC meets quarterly and may:

✦ Assist by providing input on the educational priorities of the school based on achievement data
✦ Promote and encourage parent and community participation in the school
✦ Provide a communication link between the school and the community
✦ Help identify the concerns of students, parents, and community members and assist in developing solutions

MEP PAC applications are reviewed and candidates selected by the Chair and Co-Chair of the Committee.  
Consideration is given to the following criteria when selecting individuals for Migrant Education Parent Advisory Committee:


✅  Commitment to improving educational opportunities for MEP students.
✅  Sincere interest in the welfare of MEP children and in quality education.
✅  Community involvement and ability to network within the community.
✅  Working knowledge of the Anchorage community.
✅  Ability to function effectively as a team member, as well as a leader.
✅  Ability to motivate others to become engaged and involved.
✅  Commit to attend meetings regularly (TBD).


As a member of the Migrant Education Parent Advisory Committee you may:

✅ Work with school staff to identify the educational and supportive needs of the children
participating in the Migrant Education Program.
✅ Take an active role in promoting parental participation.
✅ Assist and advise the school district on the planning and implementation of the
Migrant Education Program.
✅ Assist in identifying community resources.
✅ Assist in providing information to parents about the Migrant Education Program.
✅ Listen to any person or group who may have questions, concerns, or recommendations
about the present Migrant Education Program.

Please note that committee members must be a parent/guardian of a Migrant eligible student.